Executive Director Hired for Pratt Museum
Homer, Alaska (October 27, 2025)
The Pratt Museum Welcomes Whitney Harness as New Executive Director
The Board of Directors of The Homer Society of Natural History, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Whitney Harness as the Executive Director of the Pratt Museum. Her appointment was effective Friday, September 26, 2025. Harness has worked at the Pratt for the past two years, serving as the Visitor Services, Store, and Communications Manager and most recently as the Interim Co-Executive Director.
“Whitney brings a wonderful depth of knowledge and insight to her role at the Pratt Museum,” said Sue Fallon, President of the Board of Directors. “Her passion, empathy, and connections to the community are invaluable, and we are thrilled to welcome her leadership as the Pratt Museum moves forward into our next chapter.” As the Executive Director, Harness will oversee the Museum’s daily operations, strategic initiatives, and continued engagement with the local community and beyond.
Her work experience includes management positions in cultural and tourism-related industries in Alaska and her educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in History as well as graduate-level coursework in Education. Whitney was born and raised in Alaska and has lived in Homer since 2016.
“I am honored by the opportunity to serve as the Executive Director of the Pratt Museum,” said Harness. “The Pratt has been a beloved community anchor for over fifty years, and I am committed to both celebrating the Museum’s legacy and driving forward with fresh perspective to engage a new generation of museum patrons.”
About the Pratt Museum The mission of the Pratt Museum is to explore and preserve the culture, science, and art of the Kachemak Bay region. The Museum is open daily from 11am – 4pm every Tuesday – Saturday September 2, 2025 through May 23, 2026 and 10am-6pm from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Visit the Pratt Museum at 3779 Bartlett Street in Homer. Tel (907) 235-8635. More information is available at http://www.prattmuseum.org/.
Contact Sue Fallon, President, The Homer Society of Natural History, Inc. Board of Directors, email prattboard@prattmuseum.org
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