Museum of Life and Science
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.
Museum of Life and Science
The Museum of Life and Science is one of North Carolina’s top attractions. Situated on 84-acres, our interactive science park includes a science center, a butterfly conservatory which is one of the largest in the world and beautifully-landscaped outdoor exhibits which are safe havens for rescued black bears, lemurs, and endangered red wolves. Our mission is to create a place of lifelong learning where people, from young child to senior citizen, embrace science as a way of knowing about themselves, their community, and their world.