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our team

Our team leverages experience and expertise to achieve outstanding results and propel our mission forward. Meet the passionate individuals driving our success.

office of the president


kiryn hoffman
communityCaptain

president + ceo

favorite childhood activity:

magic tricks

aubrey  vaughan birks
mightyMeteorologist

aubrey vaughan birks

chief of staff

favorite childhood activity:

jumping off the swing set

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rebbeca krupa wilcoski

project coordinator

favorite childhood activity:

telling stories with my littlest pet shop toys

education + guest experience


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arborAvenger

jessica harvey

director of education + guest experience

favorite childhood activity:

imagining stories with Playmobil

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waterWarrior

sanetra garland

guest experience coordinator

favorite childhood activity:

bike rides + barbies

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communityCaptain

david gomez

guest experience coordinator

favorite childhood activity:

hide + seek

jasmin
mightyMeteorologist

jasmin mccallum

guest experience coordinator

favorite childhood activity:

riding my bike + swimming

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pollinatorPatrol

laurel sandage

guest experience manager

favorite childhood activity:

exploring the woods and camping

elana slaveter
pollinatorPatrol

elana slaveter

museum educator

favorite childhood activity:

dancing, making clothes for dolls, and swinging

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exhibits + facilities


smith
waterWarrior

vice president of exhibits + facilities

favorite childhood activity:

fishing

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pollinatorPatrol

langley lease

senior manager of exhibits + facilities

favorite childhood activity:

building cities with legos

external affairs + advancement


meredith hamme
mightyMeteorologist

vice president of external affairs

favorite childhood activity:

playground 4-square

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pollinatorPatrol

sarah brutschy

advancement + membership manager

favorite childhood activity:

kickball + flashlight tag

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arborAvenger

alex galiatsatos

communications + digital manager

favorite childhood activity:

searching through “I SPY” books

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waterWarrior

mk mccann

advancement coordinator

favorite childhood activity:

lemonade stands + arts and crafts

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arborAvenger

emilee schroeder

senior manager of brand + marketing

favorite childhood activity:

roller blading

akanshya
waterWarrior

akanshya upadhyay

junior graphic designer

favorite childhood activity:

basketball, roller skating, and pretend playing

finance + administration


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waterWarrior

vice president of finance + administration

favorite childhood activity:

sailing

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josé gonzález

administrative support specialist

favorite childhood activity:

building forts

jackie rucker
pollinatorPatrol

jackie rucker

senior manager of human resources

favorite childhood activity:

writing + kickball

media and community partners

If you're a media representative or community partner interested in collaborating with us, we'd love to hear from you! For all inquiries, please visit our contact page.