Cecilia Garibay

Cecilia Garibay



Cecilia Garibay is principal of Garibay Group, a multicultural audience research and consulting firm that provides research, evaluation, and strategic consulting services to museums and other cultural organizations. Dr. Garibay regularly consults with institutions on audience development and community inclusion. She brings a bicultural/bilingual perspective to her work and specializes in culturally responsive and contextually relevant research and evaluation approaches. She also regularly conducts research in Spanish and English. Her research focuses on exhibits and programs in informal learning environments, particularly those aimed at reaching underrepresented audiences. Some of her recent efforts have involved research with Latino and other immigrant communities—particularly regarding leisure values and informal learning, conceptions of museums, and perceptions of science. Email: cgaribay@garibaygroup.com