Our Team
Randy Carey,
CEO and Visionary Founder
The Bahamas Museum of History and Natural Science is the brainchild of Randy Carey, whose deep connection to the country’s history and culture drives this pioneering initiative. Growing up in the 1960’s during the political transition to majority rule in 1967 and observing the bold stance of a visionary leader introducing the concept of independence into our national dialogue, Randy was too young to actively participate but was keenly attuned to the national conversations about the Bahamas’ future. This formative experience, combined with the Bahamas’ rise as a global sporting power in the 1970s and 1980s, shaped his passion for enshrining the nation’s legacy.
Randy’s early exposure to museums sparked a lifelong appreciation for Bahamian heritage, and by 2010, he began collecting stories for what he envisioned as a dedicated museum. Despite facing challenges in garnering support, he remained steadfast in his belief that the Bahamas needs a top tier museum to preserve and share its unique history with the millions of people who visits the Bahamas annually. In 2013, Randy took the initiative into his own hands, seeking governmental backing.
Ten years later, Randy remains steadfast in overcoming the obstacles to bring this vision to life. In 2023, the vision was formally transposed by a professional team of museologist and digital development consultants into a plan that has been and vetted by AMMC and subsequently endorsed by the Rt. Hon. Philip Davis, Prime Minister of the Bahamas, marking a pivotal moment in the museum’s development. Today, with a formal proposal that clearly defines the goals and strategies in hand, Randy is leading the effort to introduce the Bahamas Museum of History and Natural Science to the Bahamian public as a vital cultural and educational institution, and to solicit public support.
Lauren Ritchie,
Strategic Communications and Development
Lauren Ritchie is a climate justice storyteller from The Bahamas. She has organized coastal clean-ups and creative environmental workshops on her island, Grand Bahama. She graduated from Columbia University with a degree in Sustainable Development where she created the panel series, Columbia Climate Conversations, to bring diverse activists and scientists to speak on environmental justice issues. She also founded The Eco Justice Project, a digital publication dedicated to uplifting the stories of underrepresented communities, namely small island nations, and promoting intersectional climate advocacy through creative mediums.
In 2023, she was a Future Rising Senior Fellow and led a summer camp in Eleuthera engaging adolescent girls through photography, writing, art and film, to give voice to their experience of changing culture and island environment. Most recently, she became a PADI Advanced Scuba Diver and traveled across islands with The Bahamas National Trust to capture ecosystem conservation and Bahamian heritage. She produced a short film reflecting on the loss of biodiversity due to climate change and exploitation as a loss of Bahamian ecological wisdom and cultural identity.
In her role with The Bahamas Museum of History and Natural Science, she shapes the museum’s online presence, curating digital exhibits that highlight Bahamian culture and natural history, while leading stakeholder engagement to drive the museum’s growth and visibility. Her work has been featured by Vogue España, Refinery29, Global Citizen, Columbia Spectator, AJ+ Español, and The Michelle Obama Foundation.
Dr. Zeina Dghaim,
PhD, Museum Development Consultant
Zeina is a museum development expert and scholar in the field of Digital Humanities, working at the intersection of art, history, and technology. She transforms digital cultural programming and exhibitions into vibrant, inspiring experiences that deepen cultural appreciation, enhance visitor engagement, decolonize narratives, and broaden access to knowledge.
With over 15 years of experience, her work decolonizes mainstream narratives surrounding cultural identities and deepens our appreciation for diverse cultures and our shared natural world. Her projects in interpretive strategies and digital heritage include work at the Aga Khan Museum, Qatar Museums Authority, New York Historical Society, and Opera Atelier. She holds a PhD from Western University and an MA from the University of Toronto. Zeina teaches courses on Digital Ethics and Digital Creativity at Western University in Canada and frequently shares her innovative practices at international conferences.
Micah Carey,
Business Development and Growth
Micah Carey is a Bahamian professional with a proven track record in business development, client services, and market research. After spending seven years in Canada, Micah has returned home, ready to apply his international expertise to drive innovation and growth in The Bahamas. During his tenure at The Learning Bar, a leading educational research organization, Micah honed his skills in strategic problem-solving and client engagement. His role involved collaborating with school district leaders across Canada to explore new market opportunities and deliver data-driven insights that supported literacy recovery—a mission critical to the company’s success.
Micah holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics with a Minor in Business Administration and an Associate Degree in Computer Science from the University of New Brunswick. His expertise lies in aligning technology and strategic solutions to meet organizational objectives, with a passion for fostering innovation that benefits communities. As head of Business Development, he strategizes how young people can be encouraged to learn with the aid of digital technology through extensive research across schools’ districts and social demographics.
