Megan Lantz

Megan Lantz is the Director of Social Impact at the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). Here are some key details about her role and background:

Role at AAM

Megan is responsible for leading AAM's social impact initiative, which explores and advocates for museums' power to positively impact communities.1 Her work focuses on demonstrating how museums can:

• Enrich education systems
• Bolster local economies
• Improve people's wellbeing
• Contribute to resilient and sustainable communities

Professional Experience

• Joined AAM in 2015
• Has directed key initiatives related to global engagement, community engagement, and education
• Prior experience spans federal government and non-profit sectors
• Past projects involved international development, public diplomacy, arts education, youth leadership, and storytelling through media

Education

• Master's degree in Education from Harvard University
• B.A. in International Relations from the University of Virginia

Other Interests

• Avid traveler
• Enjoys playing in a musical quartet in her spare time

Megan plays an important role in helping museums measure and communicate their social impact. She has been involved in initiatives like the Measurement of Museum Social Impact (MOMSI) project, which developed tools to help museums assess their impact on visitors and communities.23