Committee
Chair
Jenni has been working for National Museums Scotland since January 2004 in various capacities. She holds an MA(Hons) in Scottish Ethnology & English Language from the University of Edinburgh, and an MA in Museum Studies from the University of Leicester. Jenni has previously done internships at the National Museum Wales, and the Smithsonian Institution. She has been a helper and member of the VSG committee since 2006.
Jenni Fuchs
Visitor Studies Officer
National Museums Scotland, Edinburgh
Deputy Chair
Yvonne is an evaluation and usability consultant with over ten years experience in developing and undertaking user research projects. Yvonne specialises in focusing on design and other issues affecting the quality of users' experience with interactive media, the arts and culture. Her clients include the DCMS, London Zoo, the British Library, Creative and Cultural Skills, Parliament and Ecsite-UK. Yvonne has been a member of the VSG committee since 2006.
Yvonne Harris
Evaluation and Usability Consultant
South East
Membership Secretary
Georgina has worked in evaluation for over five years and currently evaluates exhibitions and learning programmes at the Natural History Museum, London. She is a graduate of the Institute of Archaeology, UCL and has been a helper and member of the VSG committee since 2006. She is also a member of the US based Visitor Studies Association.
Georgina Bishop
Evaluation Programme Developer
Natural History Museum, London
Treasurer
Olga is a Research Associate at Audience Focus Ltd specialising in exhibit, programme and software evaluation using quantitative and qualitative methodologies. She has previously worked as curator at the National Historical Museum, Athens and at the Greek Ministry of Culture. Olga holds a BA in Archaeology and History of Art from Athens and an MA and PhD in Museum Studies from UCL. She has been a VSG committee helper and member since 2007.
Olga Fakatseli
Research Associate
Audience Focus Ltd, London
Committee Member
Katey completed her MA in museum studies at the University of Leicester in the UK in 2005/6. Currently she is the Assistant Curator Learning and Access at Inverness Museum and Art Gallery. In her role at IMAG she has developed and implemented a Gaelic Language policy that takes into account Multiple Learning styles, developed Intellectual Access Guidelines for the Highland Museums Service as well as working on many other projects.
Katey Boal
Assistant Curator (Learning and Access)
Inverness Museum and Art Gallery
Committee Member
Maggie has been with Chester Zoo for almost four years. Before that she was with Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust (Jersey Zoo). She has an MA in Education, Cert Ed HE/FE, Certificate in Health Education, Member of the Institute of Public Relations, and Member of the Chartered Society of Designers. She is currently in a Doctorate programme at Liverpool John Moores University. Her field of investigation is the role of zoos as education providers. Maggie has been a VSG committee member since 2008.
Maggie Esson
Education Programmes Manager
Chester Zoo, North of England Zoological Society
Committee Member (Web Content Officer)
Elin has worked in audience research since 2003. She is currently involved in developing, delivering and evaluating museum interpretation at the V&A in London. Elin was previously an Audience Researcher at the Science Museum, London, where she conducted audience research and advocacy for exhibitions, websites and events programming. Elin holds a BA in Archaeology and a MA in Public Archaeology from the Institute of Archaeology, UCL. She has has been a VSG committee member since 2007.
Elin Simonsson
Assistant Gallery Educator
Victoria & Albert Museum, London
Committee Member
Frazer was previously a museum learning consultant and Development Manager at London Museums Agency (now MLA London). He was at the Science Museum for ten years as a curator, Education Manager, Interpretation Unit Manager and Interactive Galleries Manager. He has written extensively for Museum Practice on learning, evaluation, interpretation and management issues. Frazer is an expert advisor to HLF, an Associate Tutor at the Department of Museum Studies, University of Leicester, and a Museums Association CPD mentor. He has been a VSG committee member since 2008.
Frazer Swift
Head of Learning
Museum of London/Museum in Docklands
Committee Helper (Partnerships Co-ordinator)
Elaine joined Amgueddfa Cymru in 2000. She is currently responsible for the Museum’s new public engagement and consultation scheme, which is part of its recently revised governance structure and Royal Charter. Since 1999, Elaine has been a Board member and freelance consultant for visual arts and craft organisations in England and Wales, and holds a BA in Photography (University of Wales Newport), and an Advanced Diploma in Arts Management (Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama). Elaine has been a VSG committee helper since 2008.
Elaine Cabuts
Public Consultation Co-ordinator
Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales
Committee Helper (Web Content Assistant)
Sofie works as an Audience Researcher at the Science Museum. She has conducted formative evaluation for the interactive Launchpad gallery, prototype testing exhibits, interpretation methods and the associated website. She has also been involved in researching audience needs for web projects, and evaluating teacher’s courses and Outreach programmes. Sofie previously worked freelance as a museum educator at institutions such as the Museum of Immigration and Diversity and the British Museum. She has been a VSG committee helper since 2008.
Sofie Davis
Audience Researcher
Science Museum, London
Committee Helper
Emily is a freelance evaluation consultant and researcher in Museum Education. She holds a Masters degree in Educational & Social Science Research (MRes) with the Centre for Informal Learning and Schools (CILS), and a BSc in Science Communication and Policy from University College London. Emily has been a member and helper of the VSG committee since 2006.
Emily Johnsson
Evaluation Consultant & Educational Researcher
Sweden
Committee Helper
Hannah is the Inclusion Manager at Thinktank, Birmingham science museum. Hannah supports the development of inclusive museum content and programmes, community engagement programmes and staff development. She holds a Masters degree in Inclusion & Special Educational Needs (MEd) from the University of Birmingham School of Education and a BSc in Earth Sciences also from University of Birmingham. Hannah has been a VSG committee helper since 2007.
Hannah Shepherd
Inclusion Manager
Thinktank Trust, Birmingham
Events
- Thursday 18 September 2008
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