MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation has named three members to its Board of Directors: Heather Hambleton, Mark Korte-Nahabedian and Cáitrín McKiernan.
Leading the board will be Kelly Almeroth, who continues in her second year as chair; Graham Bell, vice chair, Angela Krablin, treasurer; and Casey Summar, secretary.
“These new board members join us at an exciting moment for MOXI,” said Robin Gose, MOXI president/CEO.
“Their diverse perspectives, expertise, and shared belief in the power of museums will help guide our work as we advance our mission, deepen impact, and continue to serve our community with excellence,” Gose said.
Hambleton, a Santa Barbara resident for some 20 years, said she is grateful for the opportunity to serve the community.
She has been on the the Junior League of Santa Barbara Board, currently serves as chair of Cottage Hospital’s Tiara Ball, and is on the advisory committee for Hope Refuge and the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.
A parent of three young children who enjoy exploring and learning at MOXI, Hambleton said she looks forward to helping inspire the next generation of curious thinkers, problem-solvers, and creators, with the goal of igniting a lifelong love of science, technology, engineering, art and math.
Korte-Nahabedian is Chevron’s corporate affairs advisor for the West Coast Decommissioning Program. He has worked in diverse roles at Chevron, including as an energy transition advisor, and geologist.
Before Chevron, he worked as an exploration and development geologist specializing in subsurface resources across California.
Hambleton serves on the board of directors for the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce, United Boys and Girls Club of Santa Barbara County, and Goleta Education Foundation.
He is a member of the Sanctuary Advisory Council for the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary. He and his family live in Santa Barbara.
McKiernan is a partner at the international law firm Steptoe LLP, where she advises multinational companies on anti-corruption compliance and internal investigations.
A former Fulbright scholar to China and Rotary ambassadorial scholar to Taiwan, Cáitrín received her B.A., with highest honors in Chinese history, from Stanford University.
She earned a J.D. from UC Berkeley, School of Law, with a certificate of specialization in international law.
Cáitrín grew up in Santa Barbara and attended the Midland School in Los Olivos.
Beyond her law practice, she is dedicated to fostering dialogue and building bridges.
She founded and hosts The Steptoe Coffee Club for Women in Law, a monthly gathering that facilitates discussions among legal experts in a fireside chat setting before a select audience of in-house counsel.
“MOXI provides magical, innovative STEAM-based experiences for kids across Santa Barbara County. I’m thrilled and honored to join MOXI’s board and to support its important mission,” she said.
Located at 125 State St. in Santa Barbara, MOXI is LEED-certified Gold and serves curious minds of all ages through its hands-on exhibits and education programs.
MOXI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supported by its daily guests, members, facility rentals, and donations from individuals, foundations, and corporate partners.
For more, visit moxi.org.