Code,401012
Subject,Toni Mullee
Date,1/24/11
Interviewer,Michelle Epps
Abstract,Toni Mullee is the executive director of the International Women's Air and Space Museum. Mullee shares the history of the museum and her experiences as executive director there. 
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Minutes: ,14 minutes
0,Mullee is the executive director at the International Women's Air and Space Museum. Applied for open position. Original position was Director of External Affairs. 
1,"Hired as Director of External Affairs, began 4/1/2005. Focused on marketing and grant writing along with duties of an Executive Director. Board voted her into the position. Makes sense for the museum to be in Cleveland. "
2,"Aviation history, industry, and air races. Burke Lakefront Airport is a logical location. Being in Cleveland allows for an larger outreach. "
3,"One of the most important aspects is to encourage girls to consider aviation careers and also careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Still underrepresented. Sensible cause to stand for. Also asks as a resource for people and exposes them to history they are not aware of."
4,Rarely turn girls away from camps. Girls don't think about aviation as an opportunity. 
5,"The most interesting feature is the stories of the women. Mercury 13, WASPS during WWII, the wall full of women astronauts. "
6,The museum is all about the stories of these women. Encourages young girls to consider careers. 
7,You may find a mention or two at other aviation museums. A lot of people don't know what to expect. They complement the exhibits and information presented. 
8,Astronaut wall makes an impact on people. 
9,"The wall has over 50 women on it, and visitors are shocked to see something like that. Also, the artifacts stand out. Mercury 13 was her favorite, and now the WASP exhibit has taken over. "
10,Meeting the women give the exhibits a new meaning. 
11,"Goals for the future would be to have their own building, do more with exhibits, but believes they are in a good place right now. Education center is a huge milestone. "
12,Cuyahoga Arts and Culture funding for the museum. 
13,"The grant proved that they are doing things the way they are supposed to be doing them. Another highlight was the opportunity to be on NPRs ""All Things Considered."" "
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