Meet the Museum Staff
Our staff is wholly dedicated to Discovery Center’s vision of providing an enriching, challenging, and fun environment designed to promote interest in the arts and sciences.
To get in touch with a specific staff member, contact us at the email address or phone number below:
Lana Paris
Executive Director
(815) 972-2834
lanap@discoverycentermuseum.org
Mike Rathbun
Associate Director
(815) 972-2841
michaelr@discoverycentermuseum.org
Gina Brown
Manager of Engagement
(815) 972-2828
Ginab@discoverycentermuseum.org
Mike Cook
Director of Exhibits
(815) 972-2833
mikec@discoverycentermuseum.org
Chase Fischer
Makerspace Manager
(815) 972-2842
Chasef@discoverycentermuseum.org
Lee Ann Gill
Education Specialist
(815) 972-2843
leeanng@discoverycentermuseum.org
Amanda Gray-Orlando
Associate Director of Staff Development and DEI
(815) 972-2839
Amandago@discoverycentermuseum.org
Heidi Holcomb
Manager of Community Partnerships
(815) 972-2835
heidih@discoverycentermuseum.org
Michele Larson
Director of Engagement
(815) 972-2838
michelel@discoverycentermuseum.org
Renee Linstead
Office Manager
(815) 972-2830
reneel@discoverycentermuseum.org
Mackenzie Loescher
Early Childhood Educator
(815) 972-2836
mackenziel@discoverycentermuseum.org
Cheryl Maggio
Accountant
(815) 972-2840
cherylm@discoverycentermuseum.org
Meredith MacKay
Director of Advancement
(815) 972-2837
meredithm@discoverycentermuseum.org
Jeff Perkins
Exhibits Technician
(815) 972-2850
jeffp@discoverycentermuseum.org
Mariana Rosales
Assistant Manager of Engagement
(815) 972-2849
marianar@discoverycentermuseum.org
Mia Spaid
Education Specialist
(815) 972-2845
mias@discoverycentermuseum.org
Ann Marie Walker
Director of Marketing & Communications
(815) 972-2832
annmariew@discoverycentermuseum.org
Charlotte Walstead
Education Specialist
(815) 972-2852
charlottew@discoverycentermuseum.org
Lydia Wilson
Education Specialist
(815) 972-2826
lydiaw@discoverycentermuseum.org
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