Andrew Walker

About Andrew Walker

Experienced environmental educator with a demonstrated history of working in the museums…

Experience

1. Manager of Learning Innovation and Impact

   National Aquarium

   Apr 2019 — Present · Baltimore, MD, US

   Managed day-to-day operation of youth and school programs; Henry Hall Fellowship, Henry Hall Memorial Scholarship, environmental literacy initiatives, School Programs and Youth Exhibit Guides. Maintained familiarity with all program areas in order to provide support as needed.Coordinated and led hands on learning experiences for diverse audiences including; Students Pre-K to High School, Scouting Groups, Homeschool Groups, Families, Senior Center Residents and Campers. Managed budget for each program overseen including multi-year federal grants and other federal funding opportunities. Managed supplies for all program areas to ensure all programs materials were stocked and in working order. Planned, developed, led, implemented, and evaluated long-term, multi-year education programs and special initiatives.Assisted in strategic planning for Conservation Education, under the guidance of the Director and in alignment with organizational priorities.Collaborate with Philanthropy and other internal teams to obtain and maintain program funding through grants and donors.Served on internal and external facing Diversity Equity Inclusion and Justice programs including the Inclusion Ambassadors, DEIJimplementation plan task force, Community Engagement Strategy Workgroup and Industry Diversifying Partnership Initiative.Coordinated a multi-department team to bring a school that serves students with disabilities to the Aquarium.Represented the National Aquarium as a Steering Committee member and Executive Order co-editor for Project Green Classrooms.Oversaw the establishment of annual goals for team and direct reports and contributed to multi-year goals for Learning and Development Department.Provided formal and informal feedback to team members on program execution and planning to support individual and team goals.Coordinated and conducted multiple hiring cycles to keep the Conservation Education Team fully staffed.