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1350 El Prado, Balboa Park
San Diego, CA 92101
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A big congratulations to our beloved Director of D A big congratulations to our beloved Director of Decolonizing Initiatives, Brandie Macdonald, for receiving the Nancy Hanks Award for Professional Excellence by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) Board of Directors! As stated in AAM’s press release, “Her work has radically transformed the institution, and she is having an enormous impact on the larger field as well.” We are immensely grateful for the important work Brandie does, and proud of her for this well-deserved recognition! #DecolonizeMuseums
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Museum of Us

1350 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101
619-239- 2001

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