Chevy Humphrey, DBA

Director

Dr. Chevy Humphrey, has been President and CEO of Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, one of the largest science museums in the world, since 2021. Dr. Humphrey is a distinguished figure in informal science education with previous experience as President and CEO of Arizona Science Center and Chair leadership roles in prestigious organizations such as the American Alliance of Museums and the Association of Science and Technology Centers. 

Dr. Humphrey contributes her expertise to the boards of several esteemed institutions, including the Argonne National Laboratory, the Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago, the Economic Club of Chicago, Helios Education Foundation, and the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute.  

Her exceptional leadership and commitment to mentorship have been widely recognized, earning her numerous accolades, including being named a Visionary Leader by the WNBA, Forbes 50 over 50, Crain’s Chicago Business’s Notable Women in STEM and one of the Most Admired CEOs by the Phoenix Business Journal and the inaugural recipient of their Mentor of the Year award. 

Dr. Humphrey’s academic achievements include a Doctorate in Business Administration from Grand Canyon University, along with executive education from Stanford University, The Wharton School of The University of Pennsylvania and at Yale University.