CLEVELAND—July 11, 2023—The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is pleased to welcome Byron DaSilva to its Board of Directors. DaSilva was unanimously elected during the Board’s June meeting.
“Our Board of Directors is composed of dedicated community leaders with a passion for our mission,” says Sonia Winner, the Museum’s President & CEO. “As the Museum continues its historic transformation, we are excited to welcome Byron and eager to channel his talent, expertise, and energy as the Museum connects people with the importance of the natural world.”
DaSilva is Vice President of Transformation at Sherwin-Williams, where he leads the tactical execution of the company’s Finance Transformation initiatives and overall strategy. He also manages the Automation Center of Excellence and the Global Process Owners for several key business processes. Before joining Sherwin-Williams, DaSilva spent more than two decades as a management consultant serving a diverse range of clients in strategy, transformation, organization design, and organization change management. Additionally, he has more than 20 years of nonprofit board experience with organizations committed to education, opportunity, and access. DaSilva received his J.D. from the University of Illinois College of Law after earning a B.A. in political science and Portuguese at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
“Byron’s nonprofit board service reflects his commitment to sharing his professional knowledge and experience,” says Sally Zlotnick Sears, Chair of the Museum’s Board of Directors. “Our talented and engaged Board of Directors values the insights he will contribute toward advancing the Museum’s strategic priorities.”
About the Cleveland Museum of Natural History Transformation Project
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History opened part of its transformed campus in December 2022, introducing a new Wade Oval Entrance, modernized Education Wing, and updated galleries. This opening is the latest milestone in the Museum’s $150 million transformation project, which features a LEED-certified expansion, a complete reimagining of the Museum campus and all its exhibits, and the addition of new public spaces. Pioneering a new model for natural history museums, the redesigned exhibits will place visitors at the center of the Museum experience—allowing them to better understand their connection with the natural world and the relevance of science to their daily lives. Slated for completion in late 2024, the transformation will showcase the Museum’s world-class assets while reflecting its role as a trusted resource that prioritizes engagement and responsiveness to its community. The
Transforming the World of Discovery campaign has raised more than $130 million for this project, which will expand the Museum's building and outdoor visitor areas to more than 375,000 square feet. The Museum appreciates the generous support from community members, corporations, foundations, and government grants that has helped to make this transformation a reality.
About the Cleveland Museum of Natural History
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History illuminates the world around us and inspires visitors to engage with the natural forces that shape their lives. Since its founding in 1920, the Museum has pioneered scientific research to advance knowledge across diverse fields of study and used its outstanding collections, which encompass more than 5 million artifacts and specimens, to deepen the public’s understanding of the dynamic connections between humans and nature. Through its Natural Areas Program, the Museum stewards more than 12,000 acres of protected ecosystems across northern Ohio. A community gathering place, educational center, and research institution, the Museum is a vital resource that serves Cleveland and the nation. For more information, visit
CMNH.org.
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