PRIYA MOHABIR

For over two decades, Priya Mohabir, has been an integral part of the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI), embarking on a remarkable journey from her role as an Explainer to her current position as the Senior Vice President of Youth Development and Museum Culture. Priya’s trajectory within NYSCI reflects her commitment to transforming STEM education into an exciting and accessible endeavor for youth. As a leader, she extends NYSCI’s mission, overseeing programs that present STEM as a viable career path for NYC’s youth and conducting research on the short- and long-term impacts of their involvement.

As part of NYSCI’s leadership team, Priya works to build a positive internal work culture characterized by open communication, continuous learning, and recognition of diverse talents. Priya Mohabir is a formidable advocate, championing Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (DEAI) practices and promoting distributed leadership as central tenets of successful institutions.