all you need to know
about Jem

Working with museums and cultural institutions over the last +20 years, Jem has met the many challenges and demands associated with the world of creative direction, production and installation of exhibitions. During the course of their studies and subsequent career, they acquired an intimate knowledge of museum practices, commercial design and architectural installation. Throughout their experiences, they have led multi-disciplinary teams to develop, design and execute promotional products, marketing campaigns featuring art, archaeology and historical collections. They have valuable knowledge in time and risk management incorporating responsiveness and flexibility; budget planning and execution; maintaining critical path and quality control; motivation and engagement.

They are currently the Manager, Design, Production and Operations at the Royal Alberta Museum. In this role, they liaise with various Arts, Culture and Status of Women partners and stakeholders to develop and implement various exhibitions, interpretive products and public programs. Prior to holding this position, they were managing the multidisciplinary creative team at the Canadian Museum of History who is responsible for all exhibition’s design aspects such as scenography, graphic design, media productions and learning programmes. They also played a central role in the building and establishment of the Aga Khan Museum, in Toronto. Through the capital project phases, they were responsible for all design aspects of construction of the building and park, from the planning, development and implementation of various design and architectural projects. From the museum’s official launch until their departure at the end of 2016, they supervised project teams responsible for all exhibition development, productions and installation, whilst maintaining design standards across all public spaces of the museum. 

Jem is committed to fostering creative workplaces that leverage diversity and inclusion in all its form, especially in regards of Indigenous relations and cultural sensitivity. Being a trans non-binary person themself provides Jem a personal understanding of how the diversity, equity and inclusivity perspectives are critically important in the public sector right now. Furthermore, they believe that translating all voices into better visitor experiences for a more diverse audience is pivotal. 

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