MCN 2026

Since 2023, Miranda Kerr has been the Head of Learning Innovation at the Chicago Academy of Sciences/Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, whose mission is to create a positive relationship between people and nature. She is passionate about environmental education, museum-based learning, and innovative approaches to learning. She has over 20 years of experience developing learner-centered programs for diverse audiences in museums, classrooms, and online. Prior to joining the Nature Museum, Miranda spent 10 years at Shedd Aquarium, serving as the Manager of Digital Learning, and 3 years running her own consulting business, creating digital learning and science education experiences. Miranda lives in Chicago with her husband and two kids, and enjoys hiking, reading, and her native plant garden.