Museum Staff
Executive Director
Britt Thurman
Britt Thurman has led the museum since 2020 and has worked in the museum field for over 15 years. She was raised in Coeur d'Alene and is a proud Vikings graduate. Britt received her BA in History from the University of Idaho and MA in Museum Studies from the University of Kansas. She has worked at museums of varying sizes in multiple parts of the country, primarily in community engagement, accessibility, education, and exhibit design.
Contact: (208) 664-3448 x3
Development Director
Annette Nolting
Annette Nolting was born and raised in North Idaho and is now raising her own family here. She has her bachelors in Business Administration from Lewis-Clark State College and quickly took an interest in the non-profit field. Her career in non-profits most recently includes the Development Director for Safe Passage and previously with Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre as their Managing Director. At the museum, Annette is in charge of fundraising, membership management, and marketing.
Contact: (208) 664-3448 x4
Programs Manager
Autumn Borg Deuel
Autumn earned her BA in History from Concordia University Irvine, along with a Single Subject Teaching Credential. With over six years of professional experience, she has worked with students of all ages in both academic and summer camp settings. Most recently, Autumn managed the Ranch and Explorers summer camp at Shoshone Mountain Retreat in the Silver Valley. Autumn is responsible for all youth and public programs at MONI, in addition to volunteer coordination and event rentals.
Contact: (208) 664-3448 x2
Katelyn Peterson
Bookkeeper
Deborah Mitchell
Volunteer Archivist
Dorothy Dahlgren
Volunteer Collections Manager
"Was I ever impressed, by the individuals who are devoted to the Museum of North Idaho and all it has to offer. There is so much history to this area and the individuals who are committed to sharing it with the general public, need to be commended! Thank you for all you do and here's to many more years of educating the public with enjoyable information." - Ann B
Museum Board
The Museum is a private nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation. The organization is overseen by a nine-member Board of Directors.
Dan McCracken, Board President
Greg Thorhaug, Board Secretary
Stephen Towles, Board Member
Tanden Launder, Board Vice President
Rebekah Johnson, Board Member
Steve Widmyer, Board Member
Shannon Carroll, Board Treasurer
Kate Monroe, Board Member
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