Pioneers’ Museum board of directors selects new director

IMPERIAL, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The Pioneers' Museum Board of Directors has announced a new director.

In a press release, the Board has selected Caitlin Chavez after a nationwide search.

“The Board felt Caitlin was the best fit for this museum,” said Jurg Heuberger, Pioneers’ Museum curator.

Additionally, “Her professional background in higher education and museums, her enthusiasm and her ideas along with her personal charm seem to be exactly what the museum needs.”

After moving to the Imperial Valley from Southeast Texas, Chavez expresses excitement over her new job position.

“I have fallen in love with Imperial County’s landscape and local community,” Chavez said.

“It’s an honor to serve as Pioneers’ Museum’s director and continue our mission to share not only the stories of the people who settled in the desert nearly a century ago, but also the voices and experiences of us living here today.”

Furthermore, as the director, Chavez will oversee the museum's structures; 22 acres of park ground with historic buildings and a 50,000 square foot main facility.

Chavez will also oversee the growing all-volunteer museum staff, 10,000 archival books and documents, and more than 30,000 photos.

To learn more about Chavez and her roles as the director, read the press release below.