Staff

Alex Smaridge, Director

Alex has been working in museums for over 10 years and has a passion for sharing real-life stories that inspire others to be curious about their local history. She studied at McMaster University before working in Cambridge. She achieved her Associate of the Museums Association in 2023 and is keen to explore new ways of making museums relevant and engaging for all. As Director, she oversees and implements the Museum’s collections, engagement and learning strategies, as well as fundraising, historic building care and operations.

Beau Brannick, Collections Officer

Beau is a heritage professional with a keen interest in uplifting underrepresented voices and histories within museum collections. Beau works part-time at the Museum of Cambridge and part-time as Exhibitions and Displays Manager (Assistant Curator) at Queer Britain and holds an MA in Queer History from Goldsmiths University of London. As the Collections Officer, they are currently working on an Esmée Fairbairn funded project focusing on disability heritage across Cambridge and Cambridgeshire.

Sum Yin Wong, Development, Communications and Retail Officer

Sum Yin is passionate about the educational role museums play in presenting history to the public. She has a BA in History from King’s College London and an MPhil in Politics and International Studies from the University of Cambridge. As the Development, Communications and Retail Officer, she oversees individual giving and fundraising management, manages the Museum’s marketing and communications and curates the Museum shop offer.

Alex Horn, Engagement and Learning Officer

Alex is an educator and storyteller with a passion for connecting people to the stories of the past. They have experience teaching historically engaging content from the Stone Age to the present and look forward to continuing that work as Engagement Officer at the Museum of Cambridge, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the stories of the past whilst also bringing that history to local communities on the Museum on a Bike.

Milly Westbrook, Volunteer and Operations Officer

Milly is an enthusiastic historian and specialises in fashion and dress history. She studied a BA in Fashion and Dress History and an MA in History of Design and Material Culture at the University of Brighton. Milly’s association with the Museum of Cambridge started as a Collections Volunteer. As Volunteer and Operation Officer, Milly coordinates the museum’s fantastic team of volunteers ensuring they feel confident, uplifted and empowered to reach their full potential. She also helps widen the scope of the museum’s services by administering venue hire and group visits.

Julia Moore, Finance and Administration Officer

Julia was born in Cambridge and has lived in Cambridgeshire for most of her life. Having previously worked for the University of Cambridge Development and Alumni Relations Office and Lucy Cavendish College she has always maintained a keen interest in all things to do with the city of Cambridge and the people and stories that make up its rich history. As Finance and Administration Officer Julia supports the team with all aspects of financial administration.