The Children’s Museum is led by a passionate Board of Directors and Senior Leadership Team who oversee a committed group of creative, playful staff members and volunteers.
Senior Leadership Team - (772) 225-7575
Executive Director - Ext. 203; tcalabria@childrensmuseumtc.org
Operations Director- Ext. 204; ops@childrensmuseumtc.org
Education/Programs (field trips & outreach) & Camp - Ext. 201; edu@childrensmuseumtc.org
Birthday Parties - Ext. 208; birthday@childrensmuseumtc.org
Donations - Ext. 206; donations@childrensmuseumtc.org
Events & Community Relations- Ext. 205; activities@childrensmuseumtc.org
Visitor Services & Memberships - Ext. 207; info@childrensmuseumtc.org
Gift Shop Manager- Ext. 212; giftshop@childrensmuseumtc.org
Marketing- Ext. 205; marketing@childrensmuseumtc.org
Volunteers- Ext. 205; volunteer@childrensmuseumtc.org
Executive Board
President: Richard Baron
Vice President: Andrea McAvoy
Secretary: Allyson Ahal
Treasurer: Jason Read
CEO: Tammy Calabria
Board of Directors
Marsha Cetta, Business Owner & Philanthropist
Kira Libratore, Community Volunteer
Andrea McAvoy, Community Volunteer & Philanthropist
Joseph Oliveri, PNC Wealth Management
Allyson Ahal, CPA, Carr, Riggs & Ingram CPA’s & Advisors
George Sanders, Retired & Community Volunteer
Jason Read, Senior Financial Analyst at CTDI
K.C. Daniels, Auctioneer at Associate Auctions
Kerry Allabastro, Owner at Allabastro Designs
Jean-Laws Scott, Global Sr. Contract Manager at CBRE
Honorary Board
Peggy Wood
Ashley Vitale
Laura Schoppe
Paula Chamberlin
Christine DelVecchio
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CEO
Tammy Calabria
Ext. 203
tcalabria@childrensmuseumtc.org
Started: June 2009
Board Member: 2002-2009
Favorite Event: Purse Party
Favorite Memory: Ground breaking ceremony of The Children’s Museum & christening of the Marti Francis Spanish Galleon
Director of Operations
John Sloan
Ext. 204
ops@childrensmuseumtc.org
Started: January 2024
Favorite Event: Summerpalooza
Favorite Memory: Opening the Fishing & Boating Exhibit
Education Coordinator
Nancy Benzenberg
Ext. 201
edu@childrensmuseumtc.org
Started: August 2022
Favorite Event: Shipwrecked 2022
Favorite Memory: Dressing up for Trick or Treat Stroll
Assistant Educator
Denise Slovak
Ext. 202
outreach@childrensmuseumtc.org
Started: December 2021
Favorite Event: Trick or Treat Stroll
Favorite Memory: Dressing up as a dinosaur for a dinosaur themed outreach
Events & Community Relations
Christina McIntosh
Ext. 205
community@childrensmuseumtc.org
Started: January 2023
Favorite Event: Festival of Giving
Favorite Memory: Memories being made by our families with children with special needs at our expanded events to give their children the opportunity to have new experiences in an environment that allows them to thrive
Birthday party coordinator
Sharon Swenson
Ext. 208
programs@childrensmuseumtc.org
Started: June 2023
Favorite Event: Haunted Maze
Favorite Memory: Summer outreaches with the Passport Program
gift shop manager
Colleen Holmes
Ext. 212
giftshop@childrensmuseumtc.org
Started: February 2022
Favorite Event: Children’s Museum Gala
Favorite Memory: Watching kids learn how to juggle at Autumn Adventure
administrative Assistant
Gina Palagonia
Ext. 206
donations@childrensmuseumtc.org
Started: May 2019
Favorite Event: Children’s Ball
Favorite Memory: Staff Team Building Days
Visitor Services
Kailey Ouellette
Ext. 207
info@childrensmuseumtc.org
Started: August 2019
Favorite Event: Haunted Hotel
Favorite Memory: Hosting Birthday Parties
Floor Staff
Jorden Reid
Started: November 2020
Favorite Event: Earthfest
Favorite Memory: The Christmas Party
Weekend staff/party hosts
Jerri McGuigan- Weekend Manager
Anna Raio
Gianna Slown
Genevieve Waters
Isabelle Ouellette
