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The People Behind the Vision

The Grand Forks Children’s Museum is guided by a dedicated team of staff, board members, volunteers, and community leaders who believe in the power of play, learning, and possibility.

Together, they are helping shape a museum rooted in our region, built for children and families, and designed to grow with the community for generations.

Our Staff

Our staff leads the day-to-day work of building partnerships, creating programs, supporting donors, coordinating events, and preparing the museum for the future.

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Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors provides leadership, oversight, and community connection as the museum moves from vision to reality. Their guidance helps ensure the museum is built with care, sustainability, and long-term impact in mind.

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Alex Reichert

President

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Brittany Caillier

Art Committee Chair

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Alexandra Quanrud

Exhibit Chair

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Sally Miskavige

Vice President

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Dr. Tricia Lee

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Kelly Quigley

Community Engagement

Co-Chair

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Jared Vigen

Treasurer

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Jill Nelson

Marketing Chair

Destination Park Chair

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Maura Tanabe

Fundraising Chair

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Natalie Muth

Secretary

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Dean Opp

Building Chair

Community Engagement

Co-Chair

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Carmen Wald

Grant Chair

Leadership in Action

Board and committee members support the museum through fundraising, community engagement, exhibits, marketing, operations, events, and long-term planning.

Building relationships and supporting the museum’s continued growth.

Connecting the museum with families, schools, businesses, and regional partners.

Helping guide experiences that support curiosity, creativity, and hands-on learning.

Sharing the museum’s story with clarity, warmth, and consistency.

Supporting the systems, planning, and stewardship needed for a strong future.

What Guides Our Work

Every person helping lead the Grand Forks Children’s Museum shares a commitment to children, families, learning, and community.

We believe play is powerful. We believe children deserve spaces created with them in mind. And we believe this museum can become a lasting place of connection, discovery, and joy for the Grand Forks region.

Help Bring the Museum to Life

The museum is growing because people across the community continue to share their time, talents, ideas, and support.

Whether you are interested in volunteering, serving on a committee, partnering with the museum, or learning more about ways to get involved, we would love to connect.

Grand Forks Children's Museum

Campaign Headquarters & Office

515 DeMers Ave

Grand Forks, ND 58201

Mailing Address:

Grand Forks Children's Museum

P.O. Box 5126

Grand Forks, ND 58206

Office Phone: 701-746-4326

Registered Charity: 87-0865807

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