BEACHWOOD – December 2, 2024 - The Maltz Museum today announced the appointment of Jennifer Jensen to Deputy Director, effective December 2, 2024. This new position is part of the Museum’s strategy to continually evolve its offerings to bring greater value to its visitors and the Northeast Ohio community.
“We’re thrilled that Jennifer Jensen has agreed to join the Museum. She’s an award-winning curator with extensive expertise at high-profile institutions. Her creative vision, passion for storytelling, and commitment to creating meaningful experiences promise to take the Museum to new heights, ” said Aaron Petersal, Executive Director of the Maltz Museum. “Adding this position is another step forward for the Museum, and Jennifer has the background to help our organization thrive.”
Jennifer was the Inaugural Curator and Vice President of Museum Collections and Exhibitions at the Jackie Robinson Museum in New York City. She has successfully designed and developed museum content, exhibits, inaugural programs, and digital experiences for New York City’s first museum dedicated to Civil Rights. Her specialization is creating innovative exhibits, programs, and digital products that connect visitors to material culture and its history.
“I’m grateful for the opportunity to create meaningful visitor experiences at this important institution,” said Jensen. “My goal is to find fresh, innovative ways to share stories that resonate with diverse audiences. We want the Museum to be a place that inspires curiosity, promotes dialogue, and actively engages visitors in the storytelling process. By continually bringing that value to the community, the Maltz Museum can continue to play an essential role in our city, region, and beyond.”
Before her time in New York, Jennifer held significant positions at the Cincinnati Museum Center and the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. She played a crucial role in a $3 million move of collections from the Cincinnati History Museum and Museum of Natural History and Science during the renovation of Cincinnati Union Terminal in 2016. She also developed the highly successful “Curate My Community” initiative, where artifacts from the Museum Center’s collections throughout Greater Cincinnati. This earned the prestigious Alliance of Midwest Museum Best Practice Award in 2018.