What I Bring to the Table

I am a results-driven Exhibits Project Manager with nearly 20 years of experience leading multi-disciplinary teams through the full lifecycle of high-complexity museum exhibits and experiences. I specialize in harmonizing technical mastery, with strategic institutional foresight. Recognized for fostering a culture of collaboration, I excel at managing diverse stakeholder interests and navigating compressed development timelines to deliver world-class, award-winning results.

Core Competencies

Strategic Planning + Foresight: Skilled in trend analysis, future visioning, and aligning project execution with long-term organizational health.

Fiscal Management + Budgeting: Deep experience in multi-million dollar budget oversight, cost forecasting, and grant reporting compliance. I have consistently identified significant operational savings through data-driven work management.

Scheduling + Lifecycle Planning: Expert in managing day-to-day project schedules and resource allocation for micro to large scale exhibitions. I juggle multiple projects with ease, and work across teams to reduce strain on individuals and teams. I define precise fabrication and installation schedules that are clear and useful, not just within operational frameworks, but for on-the-ground teams.

Concept Development + Experiential Design: Expert in leading teams from ambitious, large-scale concepts into integrated visitor experiences. I specialize in multi-disciplinary storytelling that harmonizes creative vision with institutional missions.

Prototyping + Fabrication: Mastery of hands-on project execution across all development phases, from initial prototyping and visitor testing to final production. My technical stewardship includes oversight of fabrication and finishing, graphic workflows, and systems integrations.

Logistics + Installation: Specialized in management of complex, multi-site logistics and installation schedules for both permanent and traveling exhibitions. This includes touring exhibits, site-to-site transitions, tenant improvements, and on-site construction oversight.

My Signature Style: Curiosity, Community, Creativity

Spreadsheets are my love language.

Yes, really! Deep curiosity and a drive to build community define my approach to project management. Through rigorous practice, I can provide strong scaffolding for creative teams. My work is rooted in the belief that project management provides a universal "foundation for excellence," allowing for a seamless blend of standards with the creative, iterative needs of exhibit and experience builders. I view project management not as a series of isolated tasks, but as a highly structured, collaborative practice that is essential to sound operations and long-term success.

People-First

I’ll help you connect the dots from creatives to community engagement.

Quality, Always

I hold my work to the highest standard, because your audiences will, too.

Dependable and Accountable

You can count on me to deliver projects big and small—on time and on budget.

Detailed Process, Strategic Collaboration

I can see the forest and the trees. Together, we’ll chart the right path through.

  • "Megan was consistently the person in the room who connected the dots between where an institution had been and where it might go. She asked better questions, she pushed our team to pressure-test our assumptions."

    Strategic Planning Consultant

  • "... ruthlessly efficient."

    Installer, Expo Astana

  • "[Megan] is brilliant at problem-solving fabrication issues from detailing to value engineering and is knowledgeable about all aspects of production... She's diligent, smart, creative and thoughtful—always keeping in mind the goals of the project and the mission of the nonprofit. Her dedication to public service and creating accessible, welcoming experiences for all makes her an invaluable member of the community."

    Director