Kiryn Hoffman is President and CEO of National Children’s Museum, a one-of-a-kind hybrid science center and children’s museum dedicated to sparking curiosity through playful, hands-on STEAM experiences for children. Located in Washington, DC, it serves more than 225,000 visitors annually from all 50 U.S. states and over 75 countries. With 20 years of leadership experience in nonprofit organizations focused on scientific research and education, Kiryn has developed educational programs, led fundraising campaigns, and built community partnerships. Kiryn is trained as a physical chemist and holds a bachelor’s degree from Barnard College and a master’s from New York University. She assisted Nobel laureate James D. Watson in writing and editing his book, DNA: The Secret of Life, and curated an international touring exhibit about his writing career. She has published articles in Scientific American Mind, The National Academies Press, Nature Nanotechnology, and Journal of Physical Chemistry B.