Executive Team & Board of Directors

Dianne has a bachelor of science in chemical engineering and a master of public affairs from the University of Minnesota. She focused the first 18 years of her career on research and development, including director of innovation at General Mills. Prior to joining the museum, she led fundraising efforts as managing director of development at Minnesota Public Radio and its national affiliates. Dianne’s favorite ways to play involve golf and photography.

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Prior to joining the museum, Bob led accounts at an integrated marketing agency in Minneapolis and served as a reporter and editor at news organizations in St. Paul, New York City and Dallas. Bob earned a journalism degree from the University of Minnesota. Fun fact: Bob’s “other car” is a 1967 Plymouth Barracuda convertible.

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Michelle has been with the museum for more than 25 years and considers herself a lifelong experience maker. She began her career at the museum as a Visitor Assistant and quickly moved into programs, transforming the museum’s visitor offerings. Michelle has held numerous positions and led various projects, including serving as the lead developer on three galleries during the capital expansion, Smart Play Spots and the Creativity Jam prototypes.

Outside the museum, Michelle has held the roles of gallery director at the College of Visual Arts, art education coordinator at the Hawaii Children’s Discovery Center and lead toddler teacher at the University of St. Thomas. She holds a bachelor of arts in arts management with a minor in education and a master’s in human development with a focus on creativity. Michelle is a passionate artist and can often be found teaching the art of paper marbling at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts or working in her studio.

Jessica joined the museum in September 2020 after working as the Director of Digital Communications for an integrated marketing communications agency. Prior to that, she oversaw all internal and external communications for the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, one of the largest nonprofit performing arts centers in the country.

With more than a decade of experience in marketing and communications, Jessica has a passion for helping organizations use social media, online content and other digital communications tools to tell their stories and authentically connect with people. Outside of work, Jessica is a big supporter of the arts, loves exploring the city with her family and hopes to someday visit every national park in the country.