Hello. I’m Kathy Fredrickson. As Chief of Curatorial Affairs and Director of Exhibition Research and Publishing at the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) in Salem, Massachusetts, I led cross-functional teams including curators, writers, editors, photographers, designers, and content experts, collaboratively defining problems, and implementing thoughtful, creative solutions that delivered measurable results.
As a design thinker, I am curious, optimistic, and systems driven. As a content creator, I translate complex ideas into dynamic and accessible language. As a leader, I am empathetic and believe that empowerment is the best route to success. I am committed to lifelong learning and creating mission-driven work that is socially relevant.
In the past, I was a partner at Studio Blue, Chicago. I also worked at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Art Institute of Chicago.