Staff
Interim Director and Professor of Museum Studies, Senior Curator of Archaeology, Biodiversity Institute
Professor Olsen is an Old World Prehistorian, specializing in zooarchaeology, the study of animal remains from ancient sites, and Arabian rock art. She was formerly the director of the Center for World Cultures at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History.
Brandy assists with recruiting and marketing efforts, office administration, and some student support duties for the Museum Studies Program. Contact Brandy to schedule a campus visit – we love visitors! A proud Jayhawk alum, Brandy graduated from KU with a bachelor's degree in advertising and broadcast management.
Bethany assists with graduate student policies and processes for the Museum Studies Program.