Meet our Play Ambassador

Our Mobile Museum is making so many stops, we had to expand our team! Here’s your chance to learn about our Play Ambassadors and why they are the perfect fit for our museum. They are hyped and ready to bring PLAY to a place near you!

Name: Nicole

Hometown: Vernon Center

1. Tell us about yourself and why you wanted to join the Utica Children’s Museum team!

I joined the UCM team to help kids of all ages come together to have a safe and nurturing environment to express themselves through play and engagement. I have always had a love for children and working with youth through different capacities. I have worked with children and families professionally for the past 9 years.   

2. Everyone brings something special to the team! What unique qualities or experiences do you bring to the UCM team that will help bring great experiences to children and families?

I believe that my history of working with children has given me a wide variety of skill sets including patience, understanding and a genuine care and concern for any client or child I may be working with.

3. What exhibit are you most looking forward to seeing when we open?

I think that The Cove is one of the exhibits I am looking forward to the most. I believe that everyone could benefit from taking a few minutes to rest and recharge. I think this is a great exhibit to offer at the UCM.

4. Why do you believe Children’s Museums are important to communities?

I believe that Children's Museums are important because they offer a unique way for children to learn and express themselves all while being supported by staff who also have a passion for connection and play.

5. When you’re not entertaining kids with the Mobile Museum, what activities or hobbies do you do for FUN?!

I enjoy playing volleyball, thrifting and like to go camping.

6. What was your favorite thing to do or play with as a kid?

I think I was your "typical little girl" growing up. I enjoyed playing with Barbies, playing with dolls and playing house or grocery store worker.

7. Give us 3 random fun facts about yourself!

I have pet goats. I've swam with sharks before. I've walked across the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in North America.