Our People

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THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE MAGIC

Alicia Bay

Executive Director

executivedirector@acgilbert.org

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Tami Goertzen

Business Manager

accounts@acgilbert.org

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Briana Lee

Promotions Coordinator

promotions@acgilbert.org

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Llayne Ngo

Community Relations Coordinator

outreach@acgilbert.org

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Zach St. Lawrence

Education Coordinator

education@acgilbert.org

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Julia Golden

Programs Lead

programs@acgilbert.org

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Didi Johnson

Education Lead

educationlead@acgilbert.org

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Cameron Harrington

Exhibits Lead

experiencelead@acgilbert.org

Cafe Coordinator

cafe@acgilbert.org

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Kiera Coffelt

Experience Coordinator

operations@acgilbert.org

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Rosa Hernandez

Membership Coordinator

membership@acgilbert.org

Allison Hardin

Welcome Desk Lead

admissions@acgilbert.org

The team that makes play happen.

We show up every day with big energy, warm welcomes, and a whole lot of love for what we do — so every family can walk in and just enjoy.

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Our Board

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THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE MAGIC

Philip Nickel

Board Chair

Term March 2024 - 2027

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Stephanie Palmblad

Board Vice Chair

Term April 2022 - 2028

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Lilly Davidson

Board Treasure

Term February 2025 - 2028

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Amanda Davenport

Board Secretary

Term September 2024 - 2027

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Erin Hickman

Term January 2025 - 2028

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Aimee Rosen

Term November 2025 - 2028

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Kelle England

Term April 2026 - 2029

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Jillian Lowery

Term June 2025 - 2028

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Tiffany Hoesterey

Term May 2026 - 2029

Peter Hoelter

Term April 2026- 2029

Kassi Garner

Term September 2023 - 2026

Rooted in this community, committed to its kids.

Our board members bring a wealth of experience and a shared belief that every child deserves a place to explore, imagine, and grow.

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