Childhood, sewing and the world we make: Jane Werner at TEDxCMU

For over three decades, Ms. Werner has worked in museum settings. Nearly half of that time has been spent as the Executive Director of the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, a nationally-recognized children's museum that has received numerous design awards, the National Medal from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and named to Parents Magazine's "Top Ten Children's Museum" list. Under Jane's leadership, the museum has expanded significantly and now enjoys 267,000 patrons annually. Highlighted achievements during her tenure also include the revitalization and reopening of the New Hazlett Theater and Buhl Community Park on the Northside.

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