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EPISODE · Jul 1, 2026 · 12 MIN

Museum of Us CEO Micah Parzen reflects on 16 years

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After 16 years, Micah Parzen is moving on from his role as CEO at Balboa Park's Museum of Us.During his time there, he led the museum's decolonization efforts, taking the institution from the Museum of Man to the Museum of Us.Now, he's headed to Berkeley to take on a new role as director of the Hearst Museum of Anthropology.On KPBS Midday Edition, we sit down with Parzen to reflect on 16 years at the museum and what he envisions for its future.Guest:Micah Parzen, CEO, Museum of Us

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