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Conrad Froehlich  Director
Director of the Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum since 1989, Froehlich holds a B.A. and M.A. in Anthropology with a focus on Museum Studies from Miami University. Froehlich is honored to have served during important phases in the museum’s growth including the move to Chanute’s renovated depot, expansion of staffing and educational services, and development of important partnerships and licensing collaborations. In recognition of his work at the Safari Museum® the American Alliance of Museums awarded Froehlich its Nancy Hank Memorial Award for Professional Excellence (one of only 22 individual recipients since 1985). He is a past President of the Kansas Museums Association. Froehlich has served on national museum committees and is a presenter at professional conferences. Froehlich enjoys visiting with all guests, museum supporters, and Martin and Osa Johnson fans.
Staff Email: osajohns@SafariMuseum.com

Jacquelyn Borgeson Zimmer  Curator
Jacquelyn (Jacque)  Borgeson Zimmer is curator emeritus (active) of the museum. Hired in 1995, she develops curriculum, conservation programs, and coordinates the Safari Film Festival. Jacque curated a national touring exhibition based on the lives of explorers and filmmakers Martin and Osa Johnson and she remains the liaison between the museum and its sister museums in Burkina Faso, West Africa and in Sabah, Malaysia.  She has presented museum lecture programs across the US, in Chile, in Ireland, in the Czech Republic & in Vanuatu. Jacque is currently developing a donated 1890’s photograph collection by Elizabeth Burnaby Main Le Blond and working on the 1917-1921 Anniversary ceremonies and exhibitions concerning Martin + Osa Johnson's expeditions to Oceania, Southeast Asia & East Africa.
Staff Email: osajohns@SafariMuseum.com

Constance DeBarea  Interim Museum Shop Manager
Constance (Connie) had worked through the SER Jobs Service as the museum's receptionist for four years before being retired from of that work program in April of 2019.  She was hired as the interim Osa’s Ark Museum Shop manager and assistant treasurer in December 2019. Connie is responsible for product selection and development of products that fits the mission of the museum for resale in the shop. 
Staff Email: osasark@SafariMuseum.com


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