Creating a resilient, forward-thinking museum ecosystem.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

We believe in shaking things up.

Let's break down those old-school structures that no longer serve us. It's time to decolonize institutions not just in their missions, but also in their methods.

WORKLOAD MANAGEMENT

Say goodbye to chaos and hello to smooth sailing.

INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS

When everyone’s on the same page, magic happens.

WORK-LIFE BALANCE

Happy, healthy employees are the heart of any successful museum.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Because empowered museum professionals fuel transformative museums.

OUR SERVICES

When it comes to tackling your challenges, we're not afraid to roll up our sleeves and get creative. We'll not only craft tailored solutions that fit your museum but guide you in executing them, paving the way for success.

Mini-Strategy Sessions

Got a work-related headache that won't quit? Jump on a video call with us, and we'll whip up a cure in just 90 minutes.

Audits

Let us take a peek under the hood of your museum and see what's really going on.

Strategic Consulting

Strategic overhaul in progress? We’ve got your back. We’ll work one-on-one with your team team to tackle those pesky problems head-on.

Workshops

From problem-solving to project management, we've got workshops that'll have your team feeling like superheroes in no time.

HI, I’M UMA

I’m the founder of The Strategic Museum.

Photo of Uma Nair, founder of The Strategic Museum


With twenty years of experience spanning the tech, non-profit, and museum sectors, I've garnered a wealth of insights about organizational management, inclusive work culture, and work-life balance. From my tenure at Google to my contributions at Getty, I've conjured up organizational strategies, created award-winning digital projects, and transformed museum operations.

Now, I bring this expertise to your museum.

Through strategic consulting and coaching, I endeavor to cultivate environments where authenticity, empathy, and innovation thrive, fostering a more inclusive future in the museum field.

I welcome the opportunity to discuss museums, inclusion, and organizational culture further. Please feel free to reach out to me at ✉️ uma@thestrategicmuseum.com

  • Consistently exceeding my expectations, Uma played a key role in developing a strategic plan that considered various factors such as capacity, resources, advancing DEAI initiatives, and gaining senior leadership buy-in.

    Michele Ciaccio

    Managing Editor, Getty Research Institute

  • Uma has the initiative to see what needs to happen, what she wants to happen, and makes it happen.

    Angela Williamson

    Volunteer Manager, Hagley Museum and Library