Lori Bettison-Varga

Lori Bettison-Varga (born c. 1962) is an American geologist and academic administrator. She is the president of the Los Angeles Museum of Natural History.[1] Previously, she was president of Scripps College, and held positions at Pomona College, the College of Wooster, and Whitman College.[1]

She earned her PhD from UC Davis, in 2022, Bettison-Varga was honored as an American Association for the Advancement of Science fellow and in 2025 was named to the American Alliance of Museums' board.[2][3][4]

References

  1. ^ a b Boehm, Mike (2015-07-08). "Lori Bettison-Varga named new president of L.A. County's Natural History Museum". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  2. ^ Fuller, Elizabeth (2023-02-02). "Natural History Museum's President/Director Receives Prestigious Science Honor". Larchmont Buzz - Hancock Park News. Retrieved 2025-05-09.
  3. ^ "Lori Bettison-Varga". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2025-05-09.
  4. ^ "AAM Welcomes New Board Leadership and Seven New Board Members". American Alliance of Museums. 2025-04-29. Retrieved 2025-05-09.


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