Valerie Huaco

Valerie Huaco serves as the Deputy Director, Collections & Research, and Chief Innovation Officer at the Royal Ontario Museum since April 2022. Previously, Valerie worked at the Oakland Museum of California from February 2010 to April 2022, holding roles including Deputy Director & Chief Content Officer, Director of Collections, Senior Registrar, Registrar of Exhibitions, and Objects Conservator, leading a diverse team in exhibition design and collections management. Valerie's expertise also extends to resource development for the California Connecting to Collections Initiative, supporting preservation organizations. Valerie's earlier experience includes roles in conservation and management at various prestigious institutions, complemented by a Master’s degree in Museum Studies/Collections Management and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Textiles and Sculpture.