Adler Planetarium
Ryu Mizuno has a comprehensive work experience in various industries, including nonprofit organizations and the entertainment sector. In 1998, Mizuno began their career as an Assistant Manager of Marketing at Tiffany & Co., where they worked until 2003. Following this, they joined Major League Baseball as a Marketing Manager and successfully promoted the inaugural World Baseball Classic tournament. Their responsibilities included developing advertising campaigns, coordinating market research, and implementing grassroots promotional activities. In 2007, Mizuno became the Managing Director of Marketing at UNICEF USA, leading all marketing and branding activities for the organization. Ryu then joined Catholic Relief Services in 2013 as the Vice President of Marketing and Communications, overseeing global marketing efforts for an international humanitarian aid agency. At YMCA of the USA, Mizuno served as the Senior Director of External Relations from 2015 to 2017, driving strategic marketing and partnerships to elevate the organization's brand reputation and fundraising capabilities. Currently, Mizuno holds the position of Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Adler Planetarium, where they are responsible for revenue generation and marketing strategies. Their diverse experience in marketing, communications, and leadership roles showcases their proficiency in developing and implementing strategic marketing activities to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
Ryu Mizuno obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from Boston University. Later, from 2010 to 2012, Ryu pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at NYU Stern School of Business, specializing in Strategy/Marketing.
Adler Planetarium
The Adler Planetarium connects people to the universe and each other. Whether it is introducing a guest to the Ring Nebula, a neighborhood school to a community partner, a research team to a network of citizen scientists, or one staff member to another, the Adler’s focus on meaningful connections dates back nearly a century. The museum typically hosts more than half a million visitors each year and reaches millions more through youth STEAM programs, neighborhood skywatching events, people-powered research, and other outreach efforts. Today, the Adler is bringing our unique approach—scientific exploration rooted in community and connection—to guests from around the world who can enjoy the digital Adler from their own homes, libraries, schools or offices. With the Adler’s support, people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities gain the confidence to explore their universe together and return to their communities ready to think critically and creatively about any challenge that comes their way.