Siobhan Starrs

Siobhan Starrs is a Senior Exhibition Developer and Project Manager at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, where she leads the creation of analog and digital experiences that connect public audiences with the natural world. In her work on Bison: Standing Strong, Siobhan translates complex scientific research into engaging digital experiences, weaving together diverse stories on multiple platforms. With over two decades of experience and a master’s degree in exhibit development, she specializes in collaborative storytelling, working alongside scientists, Indigenous partners, and designers to bring the Museum’s collections to life.

Siobhan Starrs is speaking at the Digital Exhibitions Summit 2026 :

Cost-conscious Digital Innovation and Outreach

Meaningful digital innovation does not always mean new tools—it often means using existing ones more strategically. This session demonstrates how thoughtful development and reuse of assets, including the ESRI StoryMaps platform, and strategic development can drive innovation in environments with reduced funding and limited staff capacity. Using Bison: Standing Strong and the Bison Roadtrip as case studies, presenters share practical, proven methods for turning one digital project into sustained, multi-platform outreach that maximizes impact while minimizing cost and labor.