Interview with Tyler Green
Date22 July 2025
Mediumborn digital audio file
DimensionsDuration: 42 Minutes, 7 Seconds
ClassificationsInformation Artifacts
Credit LineCommunity History Project Collection
DescriptionAudio file of interview with Tyler Green. He was interviewed by Mayo Negron on 22 July 2025 in Hartford, Connecticut.
Tyler Green was interviewed as part of the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History's Community History Project discussing moments of change in his life.
As the Head of Visitor Experience, Tyler is deeply involved in shaping how people feel the moment they step into the museum. He is also happily engaged, and his personal life has influenced how he approaches change and growth.
Tyler discussed a huge turning point in his life, which was leaving his PhD program in Pittsburgh. It was a difficult choice after working so hard on that path, but it brought him clarity. He realized that fulfillment is not just about achievements on a piece of paper. Instead, it is about choosing himself, his relationships, his peace, and his purpose. It taught him to be kinder to himself and trust that life’s detours can lead to the most genuine and meaningful places.
Throughout the interview, Tyler stressed the importance of being present, reflecting on where you are, and pacing yourself in your career and personal life. He believes that true leadership and experience come from empathy. He discussed the emotional labor his job requires, as well as the ongoing effort to make every visitor feel truly welcomed and valued. Tyler stated, “When people visit museums, the interactions that they have with staff are always what stick out strongest in their mind.” Tyler believes that human connection shapes a visitor’s experience at the museum and leaves a lasting impression.
Tyler Green was interviewed as part of the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History's Community History Project discussing moments of change in his life.
As the Head of Visitor Experience, Tyler is deeply involved in shaping how people feel the moment they step into the museum. He is also happily engaged, and his personal life has influenced how he approaches change and growth.
Tyler discussed a huge turning point in his life, which was leaving his PhD program in Pittsburgh. It was a difficult choice after working so hard on that path, but it brought him clarity. He realized that fulfillment is not just about achievements on a piece of paper. Instead, it is about choosing himself, his relationships, his peace, and his purpose. It taught him to be kinder to himself and trust that life’s detours can lead to the most genuine and meaningful places.
Throughout the interview, Tyler stressed the importance of being present, reflecting on where you are, and pacing yourself in your career and personal life. He believes that true leadership and experience come from empathy. He discussed the emotional labor his job requires, as well as the ongoing effort to make every visitor feel truly welcomed and valued. Tyler stated, “When people visit museums, the interactions that they have with staff are always what stick out strongest in their mind.” Tyler believes that human connection shapes a visitor’s experience at the museum and leaves a lasting impression.
Object number2024.79.58
NotesSubject Note: The Connecticut Museum of Culture and History’s Community History Project (CHP) is a public-facing initiative, focused on contemporary collecting, gathering items of the recent past as well as from events happening today. This program developed community historians to identify, document, and preserve their experiences as residents of Connecticut, and to share these experiences during a series of community presentations. The project focused on the theme "Redefining Moments of Change." Conneticans share stories of people or events who have changed their lives or how they have sparked change in the lives of others.Cataloging Note: Digitization and access to this collection is supported by a Congressionally Directed grant through the U.S. Department of Education.
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