Who's Who at Explorit

... Board Members ... Staff ...
Explorit is an independent, nonprofit California Corporation governed by a volunteer board of directors (trustees) and operated by a professional staff with the assistance of many loyal volunteers.

Explorit Board of Directors

Our trustees (members of the Board of Directors) are elected to two year terms. They represent a geographical area that roughly represents our service area and they represent many areas of science, business, and professional expertise. Each trustee is required to make an annual cash contribution.

Dr. Rick Baker President,
Alan Bennett Vice President,
Jeff Dale Treasurer,
Kathleen Ayers Secretary,

Lars Anderson
Steve Bick
Pedar Bruce
Evelyn Buddenhagen*
Betsy Elzufon
Ken Gruys
Anne Hance*
Sandy Harcourt
Rich Healy
William Owens
Christie Rossi
Carl Schwedler
*ex officio

Explorit Staff

The education, training, and expertise of Explorit's staff includes that specific to the museum world, as well as the world of academia.

  • Lou Ziskind, Executive Director
  • Megan Chiosso, Program Director
  • Allison Cagley, Development Director


  • Karen Adams, Publications Coordinator
  • Tara Barbier, Bookkeeper
  • Jonathan Bell, Exhibit Developer, Education Specialist
  • Christina Buss, Education Specialist
  • Cara Crocker, Weekend Receptionist, Education Specialist
  • Gloria German, Education Specialist
  • Katey Glunt, Education Specialist
  • Anna Grace, Exhibit Coordinator
  • Sharon Navarro, Development Associate
  • Gina Nunes, Media Liaison, Executive Assistant
  • Kristen Pope, Education Specialist
  • Brady Price Education Specialist
  • David Roser, Exhibit Interpreter
  • Becca Rouas, Education Specialist
  • Kate Rowley, Exhibit Interpreter
  • Kristin Sizemore, Program Administrative Assistant
  • Robert Tyzzer, Education Specialist

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Explorit Science Center
P.O. Box 1288, Davis, CA 95617, USA
Phone: (530)756-0191     Fax: (530)756-1227
Page last updated: January 27, 2008