Museum Leadership

President & CEO 
Deborah Gilpin
(608) 256-6445, ext. 553
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Director of Development
Dani Luckett
(608) 256-6445, ext. 534
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Director of Education
Kia Karlen
(608) 256-6445, ext. 541
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Director of Exhibits
Brenda Baker
(608) 256-6445, ext. 545
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Director of Facilities
Luke Schultz
(608) 256-6445, ext. 150
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Director of Marketing & Communications
Jonathan Zarov
(608) 256-6445, ext. 149
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Administrative Staff

Controller
Melanie Patterson
(608) 256-6445, ext. 164
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Executive Assistant
Mary Jo Elert
(608) 256-6445, ext. 383
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Operations Manager
Jessie-Rae Starr
(608) 256-6445, ext. 385
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Development Staff

American Girl Benefit Sale Event Manager
Lisa Clark
(608) 256-6445, ext. 777
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Associate Development Director
Anna Strand
(608) 256-6445, ext. 537
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Grants and Database Manager
Joe Bazler
(608) 256-6445, ext. 535
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Special Events Manager
Stephanie Sabo
(608) 256-6445, ext. 536
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Campaign Coordinator
Amanda Strobel
(608) 256-6445, ext. 550
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Education Staff

Art Studio Manager
Laurie Rossbach
(608) 256-6445, ext. 146
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Early Learning Manager
Heather Davis
(608) 256-6445, ext. 145
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Volunteer & Teen Coordinator
Allie Dunham
(608) 256-6445, ext. 444
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Environmental Education Manager
Cheryl DeWelt
(608) 256-6445, ext. 142
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Visitor Experience Manager
Hanna Lichtenstein
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(608) 256-6445, ext. 552
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Exhibits Staff

Exhibit and Graphic Designer
Nadia Niggli
(608) 256-6445, ext. 547
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Exhibits Fabricator
George Bruhn
(608) 256-6445, ext. 151
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Exhibit Maintenance Technician
Sarah Deppe
(608) 256-6445, ext. 387
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Project and Maintenance Manager
Tim Dreyer
(608) 256-6445, ext. 379
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Senior Exhibits Designer and Fabricator
Jon Edwards
(608) 256-6445, ext. 549
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Technology Integration Specialist
James Schrader
(608) 256-6445, ext. 546
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Facilities Staff

Facilities Technician
John Laurence
(608) 256-6445, ext. 152
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Marketing Staff

Communications Coordinator
Florence Edwards-Miller
(608) 256-6445, ext. 539
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Data & Process Specialist
Ted McManus
(608) 256-6445, ext. 156
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Facility Rental Coordinator
J. Belmont
(608) 256-6445, ext. 540
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Graphic Designer
Josie Drake
(608) 256-6445, ext. 538
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Marketing Supervisor & Gift Shop Manager
Nicole Ziehm
(608) 256-6445, ext. 444
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Marketing Supervisor & Membership Assistant
Taylor Flesch
(608) 256-6445, ext. 444
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Membership Manager
Lily Hoyer-Winfield
(608) 256-6445, ext. 550
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Visitor Services Manager
Matthew Shutler
(608) 256-6445, ext. 382
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