San Diego Maritime Museum Names New President/CEO

Image: Maritime Museum of San Diego.

Christina Connett Brophy, a seasoned executive in museum management, has been appointed the new president and CEO of the Maritime Museum of San Diego, the museum announced Jan. 29.

Connett Brophy is expected to lead the nonprofit organization, which is dedicated to “collecting, preserving, and presenting the rich maritime heritage connections with the Pacific world.” The museum boasts a substantial collection of National Historic Landmark Vessels, including sailing ships, steam-powered and submarine.

Connett Brophy’s experience in museum leadership spans more than a decade, including as senior vice president of the Mystic Seaport Museum and the Douglas and Cynthia Crocker Endowed Chair for the Chief Curator at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, according to the announcement.

“Dr. Connett Brophy’s leadership and collaborative approach will enhance the Maritime Museum of San Diego’s partnerships with educational institutes, community organizations and businesses all while keeping the organization at the forefront of adventure and preservation,” Maritime Museum of San Diego Board Chair Kenneth Stipanov said.

Connett Brophy said she’s looking forward to an exciting future on the West Coast.

“San Diego is inextricably linked to the sea, and the Maritime Museum is the gateway to public engagement and personal connection,” Brophy said in a statement.

By Karen Robes Meeks