The Britannia Mine Museum has announced a new executive director.
Cheryl Hendrickson will join the museum as the Executive Director on December 7.
Her appointment follows the planned retirement of Kirstin Clausen, who has been at the Museum’s helm for the past 20 years.
Cheryl has been the Retail and Visitor Services Manager at the Britannia Mine Museum since 2016, and has more than 25 years of experience in sales and marketing programs for tourist attractions, the museum said in a statement.
She has worked at Vancouver International Airport as the Director of Airport Butler, a first-of-its-kind VIP concierge program in Canada.
Cheryl also has extensive experience working with non-profit organizations including the Vancouver Folk Music Festival, the Vancouver International Children’s Festival, Abreast In A Boat Regatta and was Board Chair of YVR for Kids, helping fundraise close to $2 million through sponsorships and donations.
“I am excited for the opportunity to lead the Museum towards this new chapter and deliver fresh ideas to our public programming, operations and revenue opportunities especially in this challenging COVID world,” said Cheryl Hendrickson.
The outgoing executive director, Kirstin Clausen, said she is proud of the Museum’s growth in providing meaningful and entertaining education programs.
“It has truly been an honour and privilege to work side-by-side amazing staff and Board members in our collective effort to build a great museum throughout the years,” says Kirstin Clausen.
“Cheryl brings a strong business acumen from working in the travel and tourism industry and as a successful entrepreneur, as well as excellent leadership and familiarity with the Museum,” says Leonie Tomlinson, Board Chair of the Britannia Mine Museum.
