Staff

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Staff Directory

President/CEO Cindy Diehl Yang (563) 336-7310
Vice President of Operations (Accessibility Contact) Drue Curry, PHR (563) 336-7300
Vice President of Strategic Advancement Betsy Matt Turner (563) 336-7303
Vice President of Museum Experiences Kelly Lao (563) 336-7307
Director of Finance Shalene Huntley (563) 336-7289
Director of Marketing and Membership Scott Peake (563) 336-7284
Curator of History and Anthropology Christina Kastell (563) 336-7293
Curator of Natural History Christine Chandler (563) 336-7287
Director of Visitor Services Amanda Crosby (563) 336-7291
Visitor Services Assistant Manager Chelsey Wolf 563-336-7292
Facilities Manager Darren Chandler (563) 336-7305
Operations Project Manager Bridget Boyd-Carlson (563) 336-7308
Assistant Curator Nora Moriarty (563) 324-1933, ext. 295
Community Engagement Specialist Nancy Calzada (563) 336-7285
Digital Marketing & PR Coordinator Jessica Beshears (563) 336-7295
Strategic Advancement Manager Bridget Quesnell (563) 336-7297
Lead Education Specialist Lakin Sheeder (563) 336-7299
Education Programs Administrator Molly Franklin (563) 336-7290

Please Note: The Museum & Science Center will be closed for maintenance, cleaning, and updates January 8 -12.

We will resume normal hours on Saturday (1/13). Thank you for your patience, understanding and continued support!

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