The Children’s Museum is guided by a passionate Board of Directors and Senior Leadership Team who lead and support a dedicated team of creative, playful staff and volunteers committed to bringing our mission to life.

Executive Board

President: Joseph Oliveri
Vice President: Andrea McAvoy
Secretary: Jean Laws Scott
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
George Sanders, Retired & Community Volunteer Jamie Russell, CFP, CPFA, Rehmann Kerry Allabastro, Owner at Allabastro Designs Jean-Laws Scott, Global Sr. Contract Manager at CBRE

Honorary Board

Richard baron Peggy Wood
Ashley Vitale
Laura Schoppe
Paula Chamberlin
Christine DelVecchio

Follow Us On:

CEO- Creator of Curiosity
Tammy Calabria
Ext. 203
tcalabria@childrensmuseumtc.org
Started: June 2009
Board Member: 2002–2009
Favorite Event: Purse Party
Favorite Memory: Groundbreaking ceremony of The Children’s Museum & christening of the Marti Francis Spanish Galleon

Director of Operations- Play Engineer
John Sloan
Ext. 204
ops@childrensmuseumtc.org
Started: January 2024
Favorite Event: Summerpalooza
Favorite Memory: Opening the Fishing & Boating Exhibit

Education Director- Director of Discovery
Kayla Halle
Ext. 201
edu@childrensmuseumtc.org
Started: August 2025
Favorite Event: Trick or Treat Stroll
Favorite Memory: Making meaningful connections in our community!

Assistant Educator- Architect of Aha! Moments
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- Magic & Memory Maker
Christina McIntosh
Ext. 205
community@childrensmuseumtc.org
Started: January 2023
Favorite Event: Festival of Giving
Favorite Memory: Seeing memories being made by families with children with special needs at our expanded events, giving their children opportunities to enjoy new experiences in an environment where they can thrive.

Birthday Party Coordinator- Party Professor & Brain Builder
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- Keeper of the Treasures
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- Museum Mission Multitasker
Ext. 206
donations@childrensmuseumtc.org
Started: May 2019
Favorite Event: Children’s Ball
Favorite Memory: Staff Team Building Days

Floor Staff- Guest Experience Ambassador
Jorden Reid
Started: November 2020
Favorite Event: EarthFest
Favorite Memory: The Christmas Party