Carrie M Heinonen

Carrie M Heinonen has a diverse work experience in various industries and roles. Carrie M is currently serving as the President and CEO of the Museum of Life and Science since April 2021. Prior to this, they had their own consultancy, providing cultural and corporate strategy consulting services from 2011 onwards. In the past, they held positions such as Director and CEO of the Museum of Northern Arizona from 2014 to 2019, President and Director of MIM, Musical Instrument Museum in 2013, and VP for Marketing and Public Affairs at The Art Institute of Chicago from 2005 to 2011. Before transitioning to the museum industry, Carrie worked in marketing roles at Wm Wrigley Jr Co and Quaker Oats/PepsiCo. Carrie M started their career as a Curatorial Assistant at The Heard Museum in 1994.

Carrie M Heinonen holds a Master's degree in Strategy from Yale School of Management. Carrie M also obtained a Bachelor's degree in Art History from Dartmouth College. Additionally, Carrie has studied Maori Art at the University of Canterbury.