Megan Clancy
About Megan Clancy
Megan Clancy is a Senior Registrar at the Obama Foundation, where she oversees registration work streams at the Obama Presidential Center Museum. She has a background in museum studies and has held various roles in museums across California, including positions at the Museum of Us and the Museum of Photographic Arts.
Current Role at Obama Foundation
Megan Clancy serves as the Senior Registrar at the Obama Foundation, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she oversees project management of all critical registration work streams at the Obama Presidential Center Museum located in Chicago, Illinois. Her responsibilities include developing and managing the museum's registration program, which ensures the physical, legal, and administrative control of the museum's collections. Clancy collaborates with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders to support the museum's mission as a model collecting, educational, and cultural resource.
Previous Experience in Museums
Megan Clancy has extensive experience in the museum sector. She worked as the Registrar at the Museum of Us in San Diego, California, from 2010 to 2013. Prior to that, she held the position of Collections Manager at the Museum of Photographic Arts from 2013 to 2015, and also served as the Manager of Collections and Exhibitions for a brief period in 2015. Additionally, she was a Student Committee Member at the University of California, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive from 2005 to 2007, gaining valuable insights into museum operations.
Education and Academic Background
Megan Clancy holds a Master of Arts in Museum Studies from San Francisco State University. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Classical Civilizations from the University of California, Berkeley. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her work in museum registration and collections management.
Roles in Digitization and Technology
Before her current role, Megan Clancy worked as a Digitization Coordinator at Academic Technology, San Francisco State University, from 2008 to 2010. This position involved overseeing digitization projects, which are essential for modern museum practices. Her experience in technology and digitization complements her extensive knowledge of museum collections and exhibitions.
Supervision and Leadership
In her current position at the Obama Presidential Center Museum, Megan Clancy supervises registration staff, contractors, and interns. Her leadership role is crucial for maintaining the integrity and organization of the museum's collections, ensuring that all registration processes are effectively managed.