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Andrea is responsible for the museum's collection of artifacts and for the development of all our exhibits.She brings a rich experience in Mennonite history and curatorial work to MHV. Andrea earned her BA (Hons) in History at the University of Winnipeg and her MA in Mennonite History at the University of Manitoba and University of Winnipeg. She also currently holds a part-time position with the D. F. Plett Historical Research Foundation.

Barry gives oversight and leadership to the entire organization. He is the face of the museum in the community and the broader constituency. He brings years of experience in the business and not-for-profit worlds to MHV.

As Manager of Village Books and Gifts, Jo-Ann comes to MHV with many years of business, communication and customer service experience. Her bubbly personality is contagious and is a person who works tremendously hard to ensure complete customer satisfaction. Whether you are looking for that perfect souvenir or exciting book, Jo-Ann is always ready to lend a helping hand.

Robert is a lifelong resident of the Steinbach area and has been involved in various aspects of community life, including work, recreation and church. He has a bachelor’s degree in history, with particular interest in Mennonite history. We are pleased to have Robert on our team to lead this important part of MHV’s work.

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Jenna comes to us with valuable experience in the field of community museums and has an academic background in immigration and ethnicity history, focusing on Russian-descendant Mennonites. She is currently working on her Master of Arts in History and one of her primary research sources is MHV’s collection of Russländer artefacts. Jenna will be continuing her MA research as she takes on the Assistant Curator role here.

Jared is coming into his third season, overseeing maintenance of the museum grounds this year. You'll find him working with volunteers on various projects on the grounds as well as overseeing the barnyard, tinkering on old vehicles, fixing pipes, and helping to set up various exhibits, among numerous other things.

Patricia will be responsible for our fundraising events, sponsorship programs, and promotional materials and activities. She brings experience from a variety of administrative and volunteer roles. Patricia grew up in southeastern Manitoba and has been involved in numerous community events over the years.

On most days, Nita is the first face you’ll see when you walk into the museum. She serves as the receptionist for MHV and assists in the day to day running of Village Books & Gifts. She loves books and the arts and brings many years of retail experience to the shop.