Cleveland, OH—September 20, 2022—The Cleveland Museum of Natural History has welcomed two new members to its Board of Directors—Dr. Edward Barksdale and Jamie Lambo.
“The Museum is committed to selecting leaders to serve on our Board who believe in our mission and reflect the community we serve,” said Sonia Winner, the Museum’s President & CEO. “We are thrilled to have Dr. Barksdale and Mr. Lambo’s expertise in service of our role as a vital and treasured community asset.”
Dr. Barksdale is Surgeon-in-Chief at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital and the Robert J. Izant, Jr. Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. A nationally recognized leader in pediatric surgery, he is well known outside the operating room for extensive community service in child welfare, violence prevention, and the reduction of health disparities. Dr. Barksdale received his undergraduate degree from Yale University, where he was also an NCAA All-American fencer. He earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and trained in general surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Lambo is Vice President Internal Audit at The Timken Company in Canton. He is an experienced chief audit executive with diverse global experience and proven expertise in the areas of accounting, auditing, information systems, and risk management. Earlier in his career he held internal audit positions with Diebold Nixdorf and The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. Lambo is a graduate of John Carroll University.
“This is a very exciting time for our Museum,” said Sally Sears, the Museum’s Board Chair. “Through the major transformation of our campus and visitor experience, we are pioneering a new model for natural history museums worldwide—and the insights and guidance of each member of our Board will continue to be critical to our success.”
About the Cleveland Museum of Natural History Transformation Project
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History broke ground in June 2021 on a $150 million transformation project, which features an expansion, a complete reimagining of its campus and all its exhibits, and the addition of new public spaces. Pioneering a new model for natural history museums, this bold reinvention will place visitors at the center of the Museum experience—allowing them to better understand their connection with the natural world and the relevance of science to their daily lives.
The transformed space will reflect the Museum’s world-class assets while serving as a trusted community resource that prioritizes accessibility and engagement. The Transforming the World of Discovery campaign has raised more than $115 million for this project, which will expand the Museum's building and outdoor visitor areas to more than 375,000 square feet. The Museum appreciates the generous support from community members, corporations, foundations, and government grants that has helped to make this transformation a reality.
About the Cleveland Museum of Natural History
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History illuminates the world around us and inspires visitors to engage with the natural forces that shape their lives. Since its founding in 1920, the Museum has pioneered scientific research to advance knowledge across diverse fields of study and used its outstanding collections, which encompass more than 5 million artifacts and specimens, to deepen the public’s understanding of the dynamic connections between humans and nature.
Through its Natural Areas Program, the Museum stewards nearly 12,000 acres of protected ecosystems across northern Ohio. A community gathering place, educational center, and research institution, the Museum is a vital resource that serves Cleveland and the nation. For more information, visit CMNH.org.
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