Staff
Meet Our Dedicated Team
At the Grand Forks Children's Museum, our staff is passionate about fostering creativity, learning, and community through playful exploration. Each team member brings unique skills and talents, working together to create and enriching environment where children and families can engage, discover, and grow. Get to know the people who make it all happen!
Katie Mayer
Executive Director
Katie Mayer comes to the museum with a strong foundation in elementary education, having served as both a kindergarten teacher and the principal of Holy Family-St. Mary’s. She brings a deep passion for learning, exceptional leadership skills, and boundless enthusiasm to our team. Katie is at the helm of our efforts, driving forward plans for construction, exhibit curation, and community engagement. Her vision ensures that every step we take enriches young lives and strengthens our connection to the community.
Betsey Aasen
Administrative Coordinator
Betsey brings a wealth of experience in nonprofit donor and donation management, complemented by a strong background in visual arts, graphic design, and communications. She oversees the museum's daily operations, handling donor communications, development efforts, and fundraising initiatives. We are thrilled to have Betsey on our team and look forward to the many talents she brings to the museum.
Kim Woods
Fundraising Director
Kim's experience in the world of fundraising has been instrumental in getting this project and our Capital Campaign off the ground. We are forever grateful for her expertise and leadership!
Alyssa Donacki
Administrative Support Specialist
Alyssa started with the Grand Forks Children's Museum during Full STEAM Ahead where she helped keep things organized and running smoothly. She has experience with event coordination and organization, and she has been a wonderful addition to the GFCM Team.
Pam Laffen
Fundraising Administrative Support
Pam is an instrumental fixture to the GFCM and our fundraising team. She keeps our donor records updated with all of the important information. She's also a wealth of information with many contacts in our community.
Ashley Stroble
Fundraising & Events Coordinator
Ashley has joined the GFCM with a wealth of Fundraising experience and knowledge. She has come in ready to hit the ground running with fundraising event ideas to help us reach our capital campaign goal! We are excited at the possibilities Ashley brings to the museum.
Diane Martinson
Fundraising & Event Coordinator
Diane joins the staff of GFCM with a long & strong background in education - from teacher to business manager to principal - she's done it all! We welcome her ideas and expertise as we continue to raise funds for our capital campaign.
Board of Directors
Our board is passionate about building a vibrant space in Grand Forks where children can explore, learn, and play. We're committed to making this goal a reality, creating a place that inspires curiosity and fosters lifelong learning for future generations.
Our Committees
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Building
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Finance
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Fundraising
Exhibit Committee
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Community Engagement
5
Grants
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Marketing
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Exhibits & Programming