Laura Sims PeckSenior Operations Manager for the Nancy M. Bruce Center for Design and Material Cultureshe/her/hers

My professional and research interests have revolved around object collecting. My graduate research focused on Christian icons and their collecting history in the United States in the first half of the 20th century, and my professional work has included curation, art collections management, business development, public relations, operational planning, and administrative management. I hold a deep appreciation for objects and the stories behind their creators and collectors, and strive to make museums and cultural repositories accessible learning environments for all. The Nancy M. Bruce Center for Design and Material Culture within the School of Human Ecology is an incredible opportunity for students and the community at large to engage with objects in new and unexpected ways, while fostering research, collaboration, and experimentation. I am so glad to be a part of this center and the Human Ecology community.