The United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum (USOPM) named Marisa Wigglesworth as its new CEO, effective in July.
Wigglesworth is currently the president and CEO of the Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences and has a proven track record in the museum and attraction industry, specializing in philanthropy, strategic and project planning, and operations. She received her bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University and master’s degree from New York University.
“I am excited and honored to play a role in highlighting and advancing the Olympic and Paralympic values and celebrating Team USA athletes,” Wigglesworth said. “The USOPM is an amazing facility, and I look forward to working with the community to continue to elevate the museum to its rightful place as one of our country’s leading visitor destinations.”
Wigglesworth will take over as CEO from Pam Shockley-Zalabak and Phil Lane, who have served as acting CEOs since the summer of 2021