Paige Simpson

Interim Executive Director and Director of the Balboa Park Learning Institute

Paige Simpson began working with the Balboa Park Cultural Partnership in February 2007 and was selected for her current role as Director of the Balboa Park Learning Institute in July 2009. This role brings together Paige's 15 years in museum education, her experience in and studies of nonprofit leadership and management, and her love of learning and collaboration. An east coast native, Paige has worked in museums such as the National Gallery of Art (DC), North Carolina Museum of Art, Reynolda House Museum of American Art (NC), and Kettle's Yard (UK). She holds a masters in museum education from the George Washington University and a masters in nonprofit leadership and management from the University of San Diego.

The Balboa Park Cultural Partnership serves as the collaborative body and collective voice for 26 arts, science, and cultural institutions in Balboa Park. Together we achieve greater effectiveness, innovation, and excellence and contribute to the vitality and sustainability of Balboa Park. Our collective 500 trustees, 7,000 volunteers, and 3,500 staff serve more than 6.2 million visitors annually.