Sponsored by The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

Director Aube Giroux (Modified) talks with Niki Stewart (Academy Chief Learning Engagement Officer) about food, health and GMOs.

Niki Ciccotelli Stewart, Chief Learning Engagement Officer, ANS

Niki Ciccotelli Stewart has 25 years’ experience as an artist, educator, and administrator.  She is the chief learning and engagement officer at The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University in Philadelphia, overseeing the exhibits, learning, visitor services, and volunteer departments. She is charged with the overall visitor experience, and creating outstanding, meaningful, and relevant visitor experiences for every person that visits – and, in the course of this work, reimagining what a natural history museum can be in the 21st century. Prior to this, Niki spent 11 years at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas. Her work helped take the museum from idea to reality, building exhibitions and programming. She co-led early project teams on the opening of a Frank Lloyd Wright house, the expansion of the museum (The Momentary), and the founding of Art Bridges. She has also worked at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and with The Walt Disney Company. Niki holds a BFA from Ringling School of Art and Design, and has studied at Johns Hopkins University, The College of New Jersey, Moore College of Art and Design, and the Getty Leadership Institute.