Emma Morris
Regina,Canada
Summary
Dynamic executive professional with a proven track record in driving impactful organizational change and strategic initiatives. Expertise in leading and inspiring teams to align with organizational policies and goals while fostering a culture of excellence. Recognized for adaptability and a strong commitment to achieving measurable results through effective collaboration and leadership. Instrumental in spearheading province-wide development and investment in the heritage sector, notably through the establishment of the Heritage Coalition.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Museums Association of Saskatchewan
Regina, SK
01.2022 - Current
- Provide high-level strategic direction for the organization that supports the sustainability of museums in Saskatchewan
- Lead organization to provide excellence through Certificate Program in Community Museum
- Maintain excellent awareness of best practices, challenges, opportunities, international trends, and guiding principles in museums and cultural heritage
- Maintain and build relationships between members, public, funders, and government
- Speak on behalf of museums in Saskatchewan
- Manage funding, day to day operations, and financial accountability/reporting
- Advocate for and to museums in Saskatchewan, Canada, and globally
- Work with policy governance Board of Directors
- Maintain strong partnerships with organizations that share similar mandates
Community Consultant, Art and Cultural Heritage
City of Regina
Regina, SK
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Developed Civic Art and Cultural Heritage Policy (CACCP) for management and care of civic art collection, harmful legacies, and associated assets.
- Manage annual budgets: capital public art and operating civic art collection.
- Developed and initiated Annual Indigenous Artist in Residence program and secured annual budget to support one full-time artist and all related expenses.
- Manage public art projects including call for artists, adjudication, contract management, on-site supervision and inter-departmental logistics, and media releases.
- Coordinated the removal of John A Macdonald statue and subsequent/ongoing issues.
- Prepare reports for Management, Executive Leadership Team, and Council.
- Day-to-day management of Civic Art and Cultural Heritage Collection.
- Provide consultation on cultural heritage, public art, and collection standards.
Sessional Instructor, Art History
University of Regina
Regina, SK
01.2025 - 2025
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
Museum Development Assistant
Winchester College
Winchester, UK
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Assisted in creating design layouts and exhibit space for permanent collection
- Adhering to Grade II listed Heritage Property requirements
- Design reflected the unique requirements of diverse collection including Cycladic pottery, Tang Dynasty sculpture, Parthenon Frieze plaster casts, and Pre-Raphaelite stained glass.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate - Non-Profit Leadership for Impact
University of Toronto, School of Continuing Studies
12.2024
Master of Arts - Cultural Heritage and Resource Management
University of Winchester
11.2015
Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree - Art History
Luther College at the University of Regina
06.2014
Italian Language Certificate - Intensive Italian Language Course
Lorenzo de’ Medici Institute
06.2013
Skills
- Strategic visioning
- Innovation and creativity
- Global perspective
- Strong communication skills
- Operational excellence
- Strategic planning
- Operations management
- Relationship building
- Effective decision making
- Mergers and acquisitions
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Italian
Limited Working
Latin
Limited Working
Timeline
Sessional Instructor, Art History
University of Regina
01.2025 - 2025
Executive Director
Museums Association of Saskatchewan
01.2022 - Current
Community Consultant, Art and Cultural Heritage
City of Regina
01.2017 - 01.2022
Museum Development Assistant
Winchester College
01.2014 - 01.2015
Master of Arts - Cultural Heritage and Resource Management
University of Winchester
Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree - Art History
Luther College at the University of Regina
Italian Language Certificate - Intensive Italian Language Course
Lorenzo de’ Medici Institute
Postgraduate Certificate - Non-Profit Leadership for Impact
University of Toronto, School of Continuing Studies