Kathleen Mullins

Kathleen Mullins has a diverse and extensive work experience. Kathleen began their career as the Executive Director at the Northern Indiana Center for History in 1982 and held this position until 1996. From 1990 to 1999, they served as a Board of Trustees member at the Indiana Historical Society. In 1996, Kathleen became the President of Montpelier at the National Trust for Historic Preservation, where they remained until 1999. Kathleen then transitioned to become the President of the Strawbery Banke Museum from 1999 to 2003. In 2004, they earned their Ph.D. from Purdue University and joined the American Association of Museums as a member. From 1995 to 2010, they were also involved with the American Association for State and Local History as a Council and Member. Kathleen's career continued to progress as they became the President and CEO of Historic Ford Estates: Edsel & Eleanor Ford House and Henry Ford Estate in 2008. Lastly, in 2018, they retired.

Kathleen Mullins holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in American Studies from Purdue University, which they obtained from 2004 to 2012. Prior to that, they completed their Master of Science in Non-Profit Business Administration (MSA) at the University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business, from 1989 to 1992. Additionally, Kathleen attained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History from Indiana University South Bend, where they studied from 1978 to 1982.