Staff

Alexandra Smaridge, Interim Director

Alex has been working with events and programmes sharing engaging stories in museums for several years. She first came to the Museum as part of the NLHF ‘Museum Making’ project working with community engagement and exhibitions. As Interim Director, she oversees the implementation of all programming, events and marketing as well as facilities and operations.

Contact: alex.smaridge@museumofcambridge.org.uk

Sum Yin Wong, Interim Development Manager and Communications and Retail Officer

Sum Yin is passionate about the educational role museums play in presenting history to the public. She studied History at King’s College London before arriving to Cambridge for an MPhil in Politics and International Studies at Peterhouse. As the Interim Development Manager and Communications and Retail Officer she oversees the fundraising management, manages the Museum’s marketing and communications and continuous shop development.

Contact: sumyin.wong@museumofcambridge.org.uk

Beau Brannick, Collections Officer

Beau is a passionate museum and heritage professional with a keen interest in uplifting LGBTQ+ histories and voices. Beau is attending Goldsmiths University of London for their Masters in Queer History and hopes to bring this exciting work into the projects they undertake at the Museum of Cambridge. As the Collections Officer Beau looks after the objects within the museum and work to conserve, document, and engage the wider communities with the fantastic collection the Museum holds.

Contact: beau.brannick@museumofcambridge.org.uk

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.

Contact: alex.horn@museumofcambridge.org.uk

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.

Contact: milly.westbrook@museumofcambridge.org.uk

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.

Contact: julia.moore@museumofcambridge.org.uk