Wednesday, July 30
There are three types of registration for this year’s conference – Virtual Only, Virtual + Single Day, and Virtual + In-Person. No matter which one you selected, you may purchase tickets for add-ons like pre-conference tours, pre-conference workshops, and evening events.
Disruption by Design: Rethinking Workplace Culture
2:00 – 4:00 PM
Presenters: Hillary Spencer, Agency; Jennifer Foley, Horizon Insights; Edward Rodley, The Experience Alchemists
Discover how to transform your workplace culture with expert insights, interactive tools, and collaborative activities. Explore equity-focused practices, assess organizational readiness for change, and engage in the dynamic Disruption Bingo game. Leave with actionable strategies and resources to build a more human-centered, inclusive, and purpose-driven organization.
About the Presenters:
Hillary Spencer is an experienced museum leader with over two decades of experience transforming science, children’s, art, and natural history museums. She is an advocate for co-creation, diverse narratives, and innovative business strategies. A graduate of the Getty Leadership Institute’s NextGen program (2016), Hillary has been at the forefront of redefining the future of museums by championing visitor-centered experiences and organizational change. She was previously the CEO and President of the Children’s Museum of the Upstate, and the CEO of the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature. She is currently the chief instigator at Agency, a consultancy for museum transformation.
Ed Rodley is an award-winning experience designer with over 25 years of expertise in creating visitor-focused projects for cultural organizations. As a graduate of the Getty Leadership Institute’s NextGen program (2016), Ed has been a leading voice in integrating emerging technologies into museum practice. He has held key roles at institutions like the Peabody Essex Museum and the Museum of Science, Boston, collaborating with iconic brands such as Disney/Pixar and National Geographic. A celebrated thought leader, Ed teaches museum experience design at Harvard Extension School and is currently authoring a book on playful engagement in museums.
Jennifer Foley, PhD, brings over 20 years of expertise in the non-profit cultural sector, with a focus on museum interpretation, education, audience research, and evaluation. A Getty Leadership Institute NextGen program graduate (2016), Jennifer has redefined museum practices through her work at leading institutions such as the Cleveland Museum of Art, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. As Principal at Horizon Insights, she specializes in advancing equitable, visitor-focused strategies. Jennifer holds a PhD in art history, is a certified project manager, and serves as board president of the Association for Art Museum Interpretation.
Capacity: 20
Ticket: $10
Location: German American Heritage Center and Museum
Getting Around: Free on-site parking is available. There is a parking lot on the north side of the GAHC building accessible from Gaines Street. The museum prides itself on being welcoming to everyone. Learn more about their accessibility features here: https://gahc.org/accesibility/.