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
Director of Facilities & Operations
(815) 972-2841
michaelr@discoverycentermuseum.org
Sylvia Coogan
Marketing and Digital Media Coordinator
(815) 972-2832
sylviac@discoverycentermuseum.org
Mike Cook
Director of Exhibits
(815) 972-2833
mikec@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 Education Specialist
(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
Erin Marsch
Operations Coordinator
(815) 972-2849
erinm@discoverycentermuseum.org
Jeff Perkins
Exhibits Technician
(815) 972-2850
jeffp@discoverycentermuseum.org
Mia Spaid
Outreach Coordinator
(815) 972-2845
mias@discoverycentermuseum.org
Charlotte Walstead
Education Specialist
(815) 972-2852
charlottew@discoverycentermuseum.org
Lydia Wilson
Museum Program and Makerspace Manager
(815) 972-2826
lydiaw@discoverycentermuseum.org
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Get in touch with Discovery Center Museum
Thank you for visiting our website. If you have a question or need information about a specific area, a program at Discovery Center, or have a comment about a recent visit, please complete the form below and we will contact you during our regular office hours. You may also contact us by phone at (815) 963-6769.