5 Questions with Julie Stein

We sit down with Dr. Julie K. Stein for a Q&A before she heads off to start her next chapter and begin her well-deserved retirement. Julie is a trailblazer with countless contributions to the fields of archaeology, museums, and teaching.

After an illustrious career at the Burke Museum, Julie looks back at her 16 years as Executive Director. She reflects on her career, leadership, and lasting legacy—from building a new flagship museum of natural history and culture for the Northwest to bringing the Burke's Inside-Out model to life. Through Julie's inspired leadership, she shares her focus and dedication to opening up the Burke to more community collaboration and partnership, creating greater museum access for all, and upholding the Burke Museum's mission.

(*Video notice: The footage of visitors experiencing the new Burke Museum was filmed during the 2019 Grand opening, and captured pre-pandemic.)

[aaronjmccanna]

Our museum and our field is in a better place because of you! Thanks Julie!

[philipstoller]

Thank you Julie for your years of amazing leadership, you will be missed. Susie Stoller

[brokenrulerlabs]

I wish the message you are sharing also goes out to the archaelogical and collections professionals in Washington state. Land owners at large need help understanding and caring for what they find on their properties. Seems like those relationships are important as well.