“Lorie is the consummate museum professional. Throughout her extensive career, Lorie has developed teams to take on new challenges and achieve exceptional results. Another superhero power of Lorie’s is her deep understanding that museums need to consistently change and evolve in good and powerful ways. She is at the forefront of helping the museum sector effectively and proactively manage transformation.”
— Mike Washburn, Former CEO, Thanksgiving Point Institute
Invitations & Clients
The Coalition of State Museum Associations
IMLS sponsored Common Service Model training module development, delivery, and support, 2026California Association of Museums
Board Governance leadership and consultation, 2026Sema Hadithi African American Heritage and Culture Foundation
Museum management and exhibition services, 2023 - ongoingThe Moulton Museum
Permanent exhibition Conceptual Design Package, 2026The Museum of Utah, Utah Historical Society
Change Leadership and Transitional Management, 2025 - 2026The University of Arizona Mining, Mineral, and Natural Resource Museum
Visitor Experience Master Plan development, 2024 - 2025;
Case For Support research and development, 2025;
Conceptual Design Solicitation, assessment strategies and tools, proposal review and assessment, 2026The National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum
First in Class: Educational curriculum development and assessment, 2026 - ongoing;
Yakyu: The Transpacific Exchange of the Game exhibition design consultation, 2025;
Souls of the Game - Black Baseball Initiative: Digital youth engagement strategies 2023 - 2024Institute of Museum and Library Services
Convening: Museum Leadership in Challenging Times, 2023The National LGBTQ+ Museum
Federal grant proposal and inclusive exhibit design consultation, 2023The Other Side Village
Design charrette and Museum project kick off, 2023 - 2024Bildung Strategie 2025+ Liechtenstein
Advisor to a nationwide explorative education program for teens and their families sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Education and Sport, Liechtenstein, 2020.The Art and Design of Museum Education - 2017 - 2025
Museum Studies course, Utah Valley University;
Brigham Young University;
Westminster College;
State University of New York, CooperstownThe Creative Life
The Other Side Academy Student Seminar, 2021
Marymount Manhattan College Senior Seminars, 2016Igniting Inquiry, How to Engage Students in Authentic Scientific
University of Utah pre-service Science Methods course, Department of Teaching and Learning, 2008 - 2013.Beyond Inquiry to Authentic Experience, Creating Education Programs that are Learner-Driven
Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida, 2009University of Utah Children’s Dance Theater “Scientia”
Science content expert and visiting instructor, 2008
Volunteer Service
Co-Chair, Board of Trustees - Sema Hadithi African American History and Culture Foundation 2026 -
Immediate Past President, Board of Directors - Western Museums Association 2024 - Present
Past President, Board Of Directors - Utah Museums Association 2008 - 2018
Vice President, Board Of Directors - Western Museums Association 2015 - 2024
Diversity Committee - American Alliance of Museums 2017 - 2020
Programming Committee - Western Museums Association 2013 - 2015
Steering Committee and Task Force 3 Museums United Phase II 2016 - 2018
Board of Directors - Coalition of State Museum Associations 2017 - 2018
Board Of Advisors - Utah Valley University Art Museum 2018 - 2023
Young Authors Board of Advisors - Utah Education Network 2015 - 2016
Lorie has helped many non-profits across the country and around the world develop ideas into reality. She has channeled her passion for the natural world, its people, objects, and the stories they represent into designing award-winning museum venues, exhibitions, educational programming, and community-centric experiences.
Samples of Previous Work Discovery Zone Gallery, Butterfly Biosphere
Rainforest Gallery, Museum of Natural Curiosity
Example of the elementary students' design & result. Costa Rica Climber Gallery, Butterfly Biosphere
Butterfly Conservatory, Butterfly Biosphere
Samples of Previous Work Our Backyard Gallery, Embedded Learning Labs, Natural History Museum of Utah
Our Backyard Gallery, Natural History Museum of Utah
Learning Lab, Natural History Museum of Utah
Select Publications
Museum Education for Today’s Audiences: Meeting Expectations with New Models
Empowering Educators (chapter).Cunningham, M., Porter, J. L. (editors), Millward, L. W., et, al. (2022). Rowman & Littlefield.
Positioning for Growth: Thanksgiving Point Restructures to Ensure Long-term Sustainability
Ashton, S.A., Hyatt, G., Millward, L., Washburn, M. Hand to Hand, Association of Children's Museums, June 2020.
Foundations of Learning and Instructional Design Technology
Careers in Museum Learning (chapter). West, R. (2018). Edtechbooks.org
Museums Involving Communities
Authentic Connections (chapter section) Kadoyama, M. (2018).