Our People
![Profile photo of Carter Arnot Polakoff, CEO of Port Discovery](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Leadership_Carter.jpg)
Carter Arnot Polakoff
President & Chief Executive Officer
![Board Chair Dennis Rasmussen](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Board-Chair-Dennis-Rasmussen.jpg)
Dennis F. Rasmussen
Board Chair
![Board Member Monica Brandes](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Board-Member-Monica-Brandes.jpg)
Monica Brandes
Board Treasurer & Vice Chair
![Board Member Mark Pollak](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Board-Member-Mark-Pollak.jpg)
Mark Pollak, Esq.
Board Secretary
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Annie Brown
Board Member
![Board Member Holly Carnevale](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Board-Member-Holly-Carnevale.jpg)
Holly Carnevale
Board Member
![Board Member Steve Canaras](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Canaras-Steve-1.jpg)
Stephen Canaras
Board Member
![Board Member Angela Celestin](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Board-Member-Angela-Celestin.jpg)
Angela Celestin
Board Member
![Board Member Bill Corey](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Board-Member-Bill-Corey.jpg)
William S. Corey, Jr.
Board Member
![Board Member Sal Dhanani](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Board-Member-Sal-Dhanani.jpg)
Sal Dhanani
Board Member
![Board Member Dan Fulmer](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Board-Member-Dan-Fulmer.jpg)
Daniel Fulmer
Board Member
![Board Member Jeffrey Graham](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Board-Member-Jeffrey-Graham.jpg)
Jeffrey Graham
Board Member
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Teri M. Guarnaccia
Board Member
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Gustin-Todd-JPEG-FILE-For-Web-e1687357538714.jpg)
Todd Gustin
Board Member
![Board Member Randy Guttman](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Board-Member-Randy-Guttman.jpg)
Randy Guttman
Board Member
![Board Member Kathleen Hardway](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Board-Member-Kathleen-Hardway.jpg)
Kathleen S. Hardway
Board Member
Ashley Hatter
Board Member
![Board Member Dana Henson](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Board-Member-Dana-Henson.jpg)
Dana Henson
Board Member
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Hoge-Pat.jpg)
Pat Hoge
Board Member
![Board Member Tony Imbraguglio](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Board-Member-Tony-Imbraguglio.jpg)
Anthony V. Imbraguglio
Board Member
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Jolin-Claudia-JPEG-FILE-For-Web.jpg)
Claudia Jolin
Board Member
![Board Member Dominique Kelly](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Board-Member-Dominique-Kelly.jpg)
Dominique Kelly
Board Member
![Board Member Chad Lane](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Board-Member-Chad-Lane.jpg)
Chad Lane
Board Member
![Board Member Willy Palmer](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Board-Member-Willy-Palmer.jpg)
William Palmer
Board Member
![Board Member Melanie Perreault](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Board-Member-Melanie-Perreault.jpg)
Melanie Perreault
Board Member
![Board Member Brice Phillips](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Board_Brice-Phillips-.jpg)
Brice Phillips
Board Member
![Board Member Tom Pilkerton](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Board-Member-Tom-Pilkerton.jpg)
Thomas S. Pilkerton III
Board Member
![Board Member Chris Ripley](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Board-Member-Chris-Ripley.jpg)
Christopher S. Ripley
Board Member
![Board Member Shantell Roberts](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Board-Member-Shantell-Roberts.jpg)
Shantell Roberts
Board Member
![Board Member Dan Russell](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Board-Member-Dan-Russell.jpg)
Daniel T. Russell, CPA.ABV.CFF, CVA, CFE, MSA
Board Member
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Board_AlexisThompson.jpg)
Alexis “Lucky” Thompson
![Board Member Morry Zolet](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Board-Member-Morry-Zolet.jpg)
Morry Zolet
Board Member
![Doug Becker, Port Discovery Board Member](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Becker-Doug.jpg)
Douglas L. Becker
Chair Emeritus
Kurt Schmoke
President's Advisory Council Member
Anirban Basu
President's Advisory Council Member
Nancy Grasmick, Ph.D
President's Advisory Council Member
Aris Melissaratos
President's Advisory Council Member
Janet Marie Smith
President's Advisory Council Member
Michele Whelley
President's Advisory Council Member
Elizabeth Greenblatt, Chair
Explorer's Council Member
Ben Ballard
Explorer's Council Member
Grace Beal
Explorer's Council Member
Katie Beltz
Explorer's Council Member
Brian Bourne
Explorer's Council Member
Zachary Bussey
Explorer's Council Member
Jessica Chernyavsky
Explorer's Council Member
Brian Cunningham
Ciera Gallub
Explorer's Council Member
Kyle Goodwin
Explorer's Council Member
Tim Hartnett
Explorer's Council Member
Kayleigh Keilty
Wendy LeNoir
Explorer's Council Member
Sean Sutherland
Explorer's Council Member
Paul Taylor
Debra Temple
Explorer's Council Member
Lea White Young
Explorer's Council Member
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Michel-Anderson-Staff-Bio.png)
Michel Anderson
Chief of Strategic Projects
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/kelli-coffman-0652-scaled-e1706199036813.jpg)
Kelli Coffman
Senior Vice President of Museum Operations
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Leadership-–-Rachel.png)
Rachel Demma, Ed.D.
Vice President of Learning, Visitor Experience & Community Engagement
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Leadership-–-Sonja.png)
Sonja Cendak
Vice President of Development & Marketing
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Hope.jpg)
Hope Myers
Vice President of Exhibits & Facilities
![image of Candice Jackson, director of sales at Port Discovery smiling in the Studio Workshop](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Staff-Candice-Jackson.png)
Candice Jackson
Director of Sales
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Kofi.jpg)
Kofi Jamal Simmons
Museum Safety Manager
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Ashley.jpg)
Ashley Smith
Museum Safety Specialist
![Photo of Emanuel Figueroa at Port Discovery Children's Museum](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Emanuel.jpg)
Emanuel Figueroa, CFRE
Director of Individual and Corporate Relations
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Caite-scaled-e1719604369440.jpg)
Caite Debevec
Director of Learning & Visitor Experience
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Aliyah.jpg)
Aliyah Howard
Events Manager
Kendra Wainright
Overnights Manager
![Picture of Angie Martin at Port Discovery](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Angie.jpg)
Angie Martin, MBA, SHRM-CP, PHR
HR Manager
![Image of Annette Smith at Port Discovery](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Annette.jpg)
Annette Smith
Housekeeping Manager
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Stephen-N-6-scaled-e1719604047346.jpg)
Stephen Nickens
Box Office Manager
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Chris.jpg)
Chris Brown
Public Programs Manager
![Photo of Catherine Allen at Port Discovery Children's Museum](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Cathrine-A.jpg)
Catherine Allen
Grants Manager
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/headshot-e1688575956804.jpg)
Kathryn Schmitt
Volunteer & Visitor Experience Manager
![Picture of Erin Wahl at Port Discovery](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Erin.jpg)
Erin Wahl
Public Events Manager & Executive Assistant to the CEO
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Grace.jpg)
Grace Diss
Group Sales Manager
![Image of Ka'la Watkins at Port Discovery.](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Kala.jpg)
Ka’la Watkins
Box Office Supervisor
Daniela Castillo Alvarado
Sales Administrative Assistant
Feliesha Engle
Box Office Expert
![Deborah Greengold at Port Discovery Children's Museum.](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Deb.jpg)
Deborah Greengold
Marketing & Communications Manager
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Kris-Garcia-Staff-Bio.png)
Kris Garcia
Marketing & Development Specialist
Catherine Jurado
Groups Program Manager
![Picture of Derek Cooper at Port Discovery Children's Museum](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Derek.jpg)
Derek Cooper
Learning Senior Specialist
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Dottie.jpg)
Dottie
Learning Experience Specialist
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Jessica.jpg)
Jessica Preactor
Learning Experience Specialist
London Drake
Learning Experience Specialist
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Sam.jpg)
Samantha Lapano
Learning Experience Specialist
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Seth-K.jpg)
Seth Adam Kallick
Learning Senior Specialist & Resident Musician
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Shelby.jpg)
Shelby Hiken, M.Ed
Training & Mentoring Manager
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Emily-2.jpg)
Emily Quan
Technician
Anthony Wilson
Technician
Mike Kastanakis
Senior Accountant
Elisa
Visitor Experience Assistant
![Picture of Kenneth Clemmons at Port Discovery Children's Museum](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Kenny.jpg)
Kenneth Clemons
Visual Arts Associate
Jasmine Cloud
Learning Specialist
![Picture of Kevin DiLegge at Port Discovery](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Kevin-G.jpg)
Kevin DiLegge
Greeter
Anne Fulwiler
Visitor Experience Assistant
Skylar Riveria
Visitor Experience Assistant
Katherine (Katii) Tusa
Learning Specialist
De’Andre Young
Visitor Experience Assistant
![Picture of Antonio Gudger at Port Discovery](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Antonio.jpg)
Antonio Gudger
Housekeeping Supervisor
![Picture of Darrell Allen at Port Discovery](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Darrell-A.jpg)
Darrell Allen
Housekeeping Expert
![Image of Kevin Norris at Port Discovery](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Kevin-N.jpg)
Kevin Norris
Housekeeping Expert
![Image of Theodus Wylie at Port Discovery](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Theo-W.jpg)
Theodus Wylie
Housekeeping Expert
Cameron Tyree
Housekeeping Expert
Board of Directors
![Board Chair Dennis Rasmussen](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Board-Chair-Dennis-Rasmussen.jpg)
Dennis F. Rasmussen
Board Chair
![Board Member Monica Brandes](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Board-Member-Monica-Brandes.jpg)
Monica Brandes
Board Treasurer & Vice Chair
![Board Member Mark Pollak](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Board-Member-Mark-Pollak.jpg)
Mark Pollak, Esq.
Board Secretary
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Annie Brown
Board Member
![Board Member Holly Carnevale](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Board-Member-Holly-Carnevale.jpg)
Holly Carnevale
Board Member
![Board Member Steve Canaras](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Canaras-Steve-1.jpg)
Stephen Canaras
Board Member
![Board Member Angela Celestin](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Board-Member-Angela-Celestin.jpg)
Angela Celestin
Board Member
![Board Member Bill Corey](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Board-Member-Bill-Corey.jpg)
William S. Corey, Jr.
Board Member
![Board Member Sal Dhanani](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Board-Member-Sal-Dhanani.jpg)
Sal Dhanani
Board Member
![Board Member Dan Fulmer](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Board-Member-Dan-Fulmer.jpg)
Daniel Fulmer
Board Member
![Board Member Jeffrey Graham](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Board-Member-Jeffrey-Graham.jpg)
Jeffrey Graham
Board Member
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Guarnaccia-Teri.webp)
Teri M. Guarnaccia
Board Member
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Gustin-Todd-JPEG-FILE-For-Web-e1687357538714.jpg)
Todd Gustin
Board Member
![Board Member Randy Guttman](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Board-Member-Randy-Guttman.jpg)
Randy Guttman
Board Member
![Board Member Kathleen Hardway](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Board-Member-Kathleen-Hardway.jpg)
Kathleen S. Hardway
Board Member
Ashley Hatter
Board Member
![Board Member Dana Henson](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Board-Member-Dana-Henson.jpg)
Dana Henson
Board Member
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Hoge-Pat.jpg)
Pat Hoge
Board Member
![Board Member Tony Imbraguglio](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Board-Member-Tony-Imbraguglio.jpg)
Anthony V. Imbraguglio
Board Member
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Jolin-Claudia-JPEG-FILE-For-Web.jpg)
Claudia Jolin
Board Member
![Board Member Dominique Kelly](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Board-Member-Dominique-Kelly.jpg)
Dominique Kelly
Board Member
![Board Member Chad Lane](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Board-Member-Chad-Lane.jpg)
Chad Lane
Board Member
![Board Member Willy Palmer](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Board-Member-Willy-Palmer.jpg)
William Palmer
Board Member
![Board Member Melanie Perreault](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Board-Member-Melanie-Perreault.jpg)
Melanie Perreault
Board Member
![Board Member Brice Phillips](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Board_Brice-Phillips-.jpg)
Brice Phillips
Board Member
![Board Member Tom Pilkerton](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Board-Member-Tom-Pilkerton.jpg)
Thomas S. Pilkerton III
Board Member
![Board Member Chris Ripley](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Board-Member-Chris-Ripley.jpg)
Christopher S. Ripley
Board Member
![Board Member Shantell Roberts](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Board-Member-Shantell-Roberts.jpg)
Shantell Roberts
Board Member
![Board Member Dan Russell](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Board-Member-Dan-Russell.jpg)
Daniel T. Russell, CPA.ABV.CFF, CVA, CFE, MSA
Board Member
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Board_AlexisThompson.jpg)
Alexis “Lucky” Thompson
![Board Member Morry Zolet](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Board-Member-Morry-Zolet.jpg)
Morry Zolet
Board Member
![Doug Becker, Port Discovery Board Member](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Becker-Doug.jpg)
Douglas L. Becker
Chair Emeritus
Explorer's Council
Elizabeth Greenblatt, Chair
Explorer's Council Member
Ben Ballard
Explorer's Council Member
Grace Beal
Explorer's Council Member
Katie Beltz
Explorer's Council Member
Brian Bourne
Explorer's Council Member
Zachary Bussey
Explorer's Council Member
Jessica Chernyavsky
Explorer's Council Member
Brian Cunningham
Ciera Gallub
Explorer's Council Member
Kyle Goodwin
Explorer's Council Member
Tim Hartnett
Explorer's Council Member
Kayleigh Keilty
Wendy LeNoir
Explorer's Council Member
Sean Sutherland
Explorer's Council Member
Paul Taylor
Debra Temple
Explorer's Council Member
Lea White Young
Explorer's Council Member
President’s Advisory Council
Kurt Schmoke
President's Advisory Council Member
Anirban Basu
President's Advisory Council Member
Nancy Grasmick, Ph.D
President's Advisory Council Member
Aris Melissaratos
President's Advisory Council Member
Janet Marie Smith
President's Advisory Council Member
Michele Whelley
President's Advisory Council Member
All Staff
![Profile photo of Carter Arnot Polakoff, CEO of Port Discovery](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Leadership_Carter.jpg)
Carter Arnot Polakoff
President & Chief Executive Officer
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Michel-Anderson-Staff-Bio.png)
Michel Anderson
Chief of Strategic Projects
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/kelli-coffman-0652-scaled-e1706199036813.jpg)
Kelli Coffman
Senior Vice President of Museum Operations
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Leadership-–-Rachel.png)
Rachel Demma, Ed.D.
Vice President of Learning, Visitor Experience & Community Engagement
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Leadership-–-Sonja.png)
Sonja Cendak
Vice President of Development & Marketing
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Hope.jpg)
Hope Myers
Vice President of Exhibits & Facilities
![image of Candice Jackson, director of sales at Port Discovery smiling in the Studio Workshop](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Staff-Candice-Jackson.png)
Candice Jackson
Director of Sales
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Kofi.jpg)
Kofi Jamal Simmons
Museum Safety Manager
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Ashley.jpg)
Ashley Smith
Museum Safety Specialist
![Photo of Emanuel Figueroa at Port Discovery Children's Museum](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Emanuel.jpg)
Emanuel Figueroa, CFRE
Director of Individual and Corporate Relations
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Caite-scaled-e1719604369440.jpg)
Caite Debevec
Director of Learning & Visitor Experience
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Aliyah.jpg)
Aliyah Howard
Events Manager
Kendra Wainright
Overnights Manager
![Picture of Angie Martin at Port Discovery](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Angie.jpg)
Angie Martin, MBA, SHRM-CP, PHR
HR Manager
![Image of Annette Smith at Port Discovery](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Annette.jpg)
Annette Smith
Housekeeping Manager
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Stephen-N-6-scaled-e1719604047346.jpg)
Stephen Nickens
Box Office Manager
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Chris.jpg)
Chris Brown
Public Programs Manager
![Photo of Catherine Allen at Port Discovery Children's Museum](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Cathrine-A.jpg)
Catherine Allen
Grants Manager
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/headshot-e1688575956804.jpg)
Kathryn Schmitt
Volunteer & Visitor Experience Manager
![Picture of Erin Wahl at Port Discovery](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Erin.jpg)
Erin Wahl
Public Events Manager & Executive Assistant to the CEO
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Grace.jpg)
Grace Diss
Group Sales Manager
![Image of Ka'la Watkins at Port Discovery.](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Kala.jpg)
Ka’la Watkins
Box Office Supervisor
Daniela Castillo Alvarado
Sales Administrative Assistant
Feliesha Engle
Box Office Expert
![Deborah Greengold at Port Discovery Children's Museum.](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Deb.jpg)
Deborah Greengold
Marketing & Communications Manager
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Kris-Garcia-Staff-Bio.png)
Kris Garcia
Marketing & Development Specialist
Catherine Jurado
Groups Program Manager
![Picture of Derek Cooper at Port Discovery Children's Museum](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Derek.jpg)
Derek Cooper
Learning Senior Specialist
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Dottie.jpg)
Dottie
Learning Experience Specialist
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Jessica.jpg)
Jessica Preactor
Learning Experience Specialist
London Drake
Learning Experience Specialist
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Sam.jpg)
Samantha Lapano
Learning Experience Specialist
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Seth-K.jpg)
Seth Adam Kallick
Learning Senior Specialist & Resident Musician
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Shelby.jpg)
Shelby Hiken, M.Ed
Training & Mentoring Manager
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Emily-2.jpg)
Emily Quan
Technician
Anthony Wilson
Technician
Mike Kastanakis
Senior Accountant
Elisa
Visitor Experience Assistant
![Picture of Kenneth Clemmons at Port Discovery Children's Museum](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Kenny.jpg)
Kenneth Clemons
Visual Arts Associate
Jasmine Cloud
Learning Specialist
![Picture of Kevin DiLegge at Port Discovery](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Kevin-G.jpg)
Kevin DiLegge
Greeter
Anne Fulwiler
Visitor Experience Assistant
Skylar Riveria
Visitor Experience Assistant
Katherine (Katii) Tusa
Learning Specialist
De’Andre Young
Visitor Experience Assistant
![Picture of Antonio Gudger at Port Discovery](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Antonio.jpg)
Antonio Gudger
Housekeeping Supervisor
![Picture of Darrell Allen at Port Discovery](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Darrell-A.jpg)
Darrell Allen
Housekeeping Expert
![Image of Kevin Norris at Port Discovery](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Kevin-N.jpg)
Kevin Norris
Housekeeping Expert
![Image of Theodus Wylie at Port Discovery](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Theo-W.jpg)
Theodus Wylie
Housekeeping Expert
Cameron Tyree
Housekeeping Expert
Leadership Team
![Profile photo of Carter Arnot Polakoff, CEO of Port Discovery](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Leadership_Carter.jpg)
Carter Arnot Polakoff
President & Chief Executive Officer
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Michel-Anderson-Staff-Bio.png)
Michel Anderson
Chief of Strategic Projects
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/kelli-coffman-0652-scaled-e1706199036813.jpg)
Kelli Coffman
Senior Vice President of Museum Operations
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Leadership-–-Rachel.png)
Rachel Demma, Ed.D.
Vice President of Learning, Visitor Experience & Community Engagement
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Leadership-–-Sonja.png)
Sonja Cendak
Vice President of Development & Marketing
![](https://www.portdiscovery.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Staff-Hope.jpg)
Hope Myers
Vice President of Exhibits & Facilities
Administration & Finance
Learning & Visitor Experience
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Rachel Demma, Ed.D.
Vice President of Learning, Visitor Experience & Community Engagement
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Caite Debevec
Director of Learning & Visitor Experience
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Chris Brown
Public Programs Manager
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Kathryn Schmitt
Volunteer & Visitor Experience Manager
Catherine Jurado
Groups Program Manager
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Derek Cooper
Learning Senior Specialist
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Dottie
Learning Experience Specialist
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Jessica Preactor
Learning Experience Specialist
London Drake
Learning Experience Specialist
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Samantha Lapano
Learning Experience Specialist
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Seth Adam Kallick
Learning Senior Specialist & Resident Musician
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Shelby Hiken, M.Ed
Training & Mentoring Manager
Elisa
Visitor Experience Assistant
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Kenneth Clemons
Visual Arts Associate
Jasmine Cloud
Learning Specialist
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Kevin DiLegge
Greeter
Anne Fulwiler
Visitor Experience Assistant
Skylar Riveria
Visitor Experience Assistant
Katherine (Katii) Tusa
Learning Specialist
De’Andre Young
Visitor Experience Assistant
Operations
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Kelli Coffman
Senior Vice President of Museum Operations
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Hope Myers
Vice President of Exhibits & Facilities
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Candice Jackson
Director of Sales
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Kofi Jamal Simmons
Museum Safety Manager
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Ashley Smith
Museum Safety Specialist
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Aliyah Howard
Events Manager
Kendra Wainright
Overnights Manager
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Annette Smith
Housekeeping Manager
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Stephen Nickens
Box Office Manager
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Grace Diss
Group Sales Manager
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Ka’la Watkins
Box Office Supervisor
Daniela Castillo Alvarado
Sales Administrative Assistant
Feliesha Engle
Box Office Expert
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Emily Quan
Technician
Anthony Wilson
Technician
Development & Marketing
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Sonja Cendak
Vice President of Development & Marketing
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Emanuel Figueroa, CFRE
Director of Individual and Corporate Relations
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Catherine Allen
Grants Manager
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Erin Wahl
Public Events Manager & Executive Assistant to the CEO
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Deborah Greengold
Marketing & Communications Manager
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Kris Garcia
Marketing & Development Specialist