Michelle Cheng

Michelle Cheng has a diverse and extensive work experience in the museum and education sector. Michelle recently served as the Deputy Director for Programs at the Fairfield Museum and History Center, where they planned and implemented strategies for delivering educational programs and managing teams. Prior to that, they were the Director of Education & Community Partnerships at the Frye Art Museum, where they provided leadership for inclusive education programs and managed a team. Michelle also worked as the Professional Development Manager at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, overseeing a national program for K-12 educators. Michelle has held various education roles at the New Haven Museum, Newport Restoration Foundation, Providence Preservation Society, RISD Museum of Art, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and Roberson Museum & Science Center. In these positions, they supervised interns and volunteers, designed educational materials, conducted evaluations, and facilitated art workshops and discussions. Michelle has a strong background in education and community engagement in the museum field.

Michelle Cheng attended Binghamton University and obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree with a focus on Art History and Comparative Literature. Michelle then pursued further education at the Rhode Island School of Design, where they earned a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Art + Design Education. In addition to their degrees, Michelle has obtained a certification in "Engineering is Elementary: Integration of STEM Subjects in Elementary Classrooms," although specific details regarding the institution and the date of completion are not provided.