President & CEO
Anna Hawley joined the museum in February 2019 with nearly 30 years of leadership, strategic planning and growth management experience.
She began her role as VP of Marketing & Communications, elevated to Chief Marketing Officer and then to Chief Operating Officer. In addition to her leadership experience, she is skilled in museum operations, visitor experience, market strategies, CRM, and employee retention.
Anna has worked with both major non-profit organizations, corporate and tourism groups and government agencies including the Greater Houston CVB/HoustonFirst, George R. Brown Convention Center, The Health Museum, University of St. Thomas, City of Houston, Uptown Management District, JSC, Hilton Worldwide/IHG Group among others.