Muri Dueppen
About Muri Dueppen
Muri Dueppen serves as the Corporate Relations and Sponsorship Manager at the National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland, where she focuses on collaborative efforts to achieve mission-driven results. With over a decade of experience in scientific non-profit management, she has held various roles in organizations such as AOAC International and the American Society of Hematology.
Current Role at National Aquarium
Muri Dueppen serves as the Corporate Relations and Sponsorship Manager at the National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland. In this role, which began in 2022, she focuses on building partnerships and securing sponsorships that align with the aquarium's mission. Her work involves engaging with corporate entities to foster collaborative relationships that support the aquarium's initiatives and programs.
Previous Experience in Non-Profit Management
Muri Dueppen has over a decade of experience in scientific non-profit management, particularly within the zoo and aquarium community. Prior to her current position, she held various roles that contributed to her expertise in marketing and business development. Notably, she worked as the Marketing Manager at the Association of Zoos and Aquariums from 2008 to 2012 and later served as the Director of Integrated Marketing at the same organization from 2012 to 2013.
Educational Background
Muri Dueppen studied at William & Mary, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from 1987 to 1991. She furthered her education at the University of Maryland University College, completing graduate coursework in Marketing from 2006 to 2008. This educational background supports her extensive career in marketing and non-profit management.
Career History at AOAC INTERNATIONAL
Muri Dueppen's career includes significant experience at AOAC INTERNATIONAL, where she held multiple roles. She started as a Marketing Coordinator from 1996 to 1997, then progressed to Director of Marketing & Membership from 1997 to 1999, and later served as Database Manager from 1999 to 2001. These positions provided her with foundational skills in marketing and membership management.
Business Development Experience
In addition to her marketing roles, Muri Dueppen worked as a Business Development Specialist at the American Society of Hematology for five months in 2021-2022. This position allowed her to enhance her skills in relationship management and revenue generation, which are critical to her current role at the National Aquarium.