Megan Watt

Megan Watt is an experienced professional in public programs and museum management, currently serving as Assistant Director of Public Programs at the American Museum of Natural History since March 2022, having previously held the position of Manager of Public Programs. Prior experience includes roles as Development Assistant at the American Federation of Arts and Senior Museum Assistant at de Saisset Museum, Santa Clara University. Additional experience encompasses event staffing at Mischief Management, program assistance at the University of San Francisco School of Law, and an internship in Public Programs and Education at the American Museum of Natural History. Educational credentials include a Master's degree in Arts and Cultural Management from Pratt Institute and a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from New York University, along with ongoing studies in Irish Language, History, and Literature at Ulster University. During a tenure with AmeriCorps, Megan contributed to early childhood education by developing lesson plans to enhance language and literacy skills among young students in under-resourced day care centers.