Bridging Across Language: Workshopping New Approaches to Multicultural Engagement

Saturday, September 6, 2025

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM US PT

Location: 2018

Language is often a barrier to inclusion and accessibility initiatives. While translating educational and engagement materials is a great start, we need to delve deeper to build authentic partnerships with our communities. In this presentation, participants are invited to discuss and workshop new approaches to engaging diverse, multicultural audiences.

Olivia Poulos

Community Engagement Manager
San Diego Natural History Museum, United States
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Nick Stong

Manager of Public Programs
Monterey Bay Aquarium, United States
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Melissa Mair

Manager of Interpretive Planning
Houston Zoo, United States
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Carla Herrán

Research and Evaluation Associate
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, United States
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Scott Randol

Participatory Research & Evaluation Manager
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, United States
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Yerlany Mendez

Monterey Bay Aquarium