Burnout, Boundaries, and Belonging

Burnout is real—and in museums without dedicated HR support, it can feel especially difficult to address. This session explores practical, people-first strategies that institutions of any size can use to build healthier boundaries, foster belonging, and support staff well-being. Through real-world examples and crowd-sourced solutions, attendees will gain actionable tools to make museum work more sustainable and human-centered—no HR department required.

Coy Mozingo is an experienced Human Resources leader with more than a decade of HR expertise and over 20 years of experience leading and developing people. As the Senior Director of Human Resources & Professional Development at the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, Coy partners closely with executive leadership to guide strategic HR initiatives supporting nearly 300 employees. His work focuses on strengthening organizational culture, modernizing HR systems, and advancing belonging across the agency.

Before stepping into senior HR leadership, Coy led teams in the retail and service sectors beginning in 2005, shaping his people-centered approach to coaching, communication, and employee engagement. He holds a Master of Human Resources Management from Colorado State University and is a SHRM‑CP certified professional