Staff & Board

Museum Staff

Sandra Parrish

Executive Director
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Catherine Knutsson

Executive Assistant
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Amy Vandal

Curator

Megan Purcell

Collections Manager

Lorna Carlson

Visitor Services Coordinator

Lori Geneau

Museum Shop Manager

Alison Liebel

Promotions & Membership

Ellie McKown

Education Programs

Tara Third

Bookkeeper

Museum Board of Trustees

Jack Turley

President

Dennis Fitzgerald

Vice President
Sarah Samson

Sarah Samson

Treasurer
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Lewis Nguyen

Secretary

Anne Koebel

Trustee
Brendan Mason

Brendan Mason

Trustee
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Kerry McGourlick

Trustee

Lynn Geary

Trustee

Vacant

Trustee

The Museum at Campbell River is a non-profit society and we gratefully acknowledge the support of the City of Campbell River, the Province of British Columbia through the BC Arts Council, the Regional District of Strathcona – Areas C & D, the BC Gaming Commission and our Sponsors, Donors and Members.

Why museums matter

Museums are dynamic hubs of social engagement that respond to their communities’ needs

According to a 2022 national study, 96 per cent of Canadians view museums as essential spaces for community education. Museums make a difference in the lives of British Columbians – there’s a reason that 9 out of 10 Canadians believe that museums matter. They are educational spaces for life-long learners from all walks of life. They stimulate the economy and attract tourism. They help us grapple with big, difficult questions. They preserve the past, so we can see ourselves in the present, and work towards building a better future.
-Ryan Hunt, BC Museums Association Executive Director

Museum at Campbell River respectfully acknowledges the Liǧʷiɫdax̌ʷ First Nation, on whose traditional lands we work to preserve, interpret and share the collective human history of North Vancouver Island. The Liǧʷiɫdax̌ʷ First Nation is comprised of the We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum and Kwiakah First Nations. Our closest neighbors are the Coast Salish Xwemalhkwu, Klahoose and K’ómoks First Nations.

These nations have close connections to the land where Campbell River is located today.

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