Buffalo Bill Center of the West
Kirsten Michael is an accomplished museum professional with extensive experience in visitor engagement, collections management, and content creation within various cultural institutions. Currently serving as the Visitor Engagement Manager at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Kirsten oversees the Exclusive Tours Program and frontline operations, previously coordinating over 800 tours and generating substantial program revenue. Kirsten's background includes roles such as Director of Creative Content for the Fremont County Museums, where a museum-based podcast was launched to enhance audience engagement, and Collections Manager at the Dubois Museum & Wind River Historical Center, where Kirsten managed extensive artifact collections and educational programming. Kirsten holds a Master of Arts in Museum Studies and has contributed significantly to educational initiatives and program development across several museums in Wyoming and Illinois.