Meet the Team

  • Jenn Malone

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Jenn is passionate about the museum and the creative exhibits it has to offer! Her favorite thing about the museum is YOU! Jenn loves children and enjoys having the opportunity to provide a space that is unique, creative, fun and family based. Her mission is to foster family and youth inspired learning by creating experiences to explore ourselves, our valley, our world and beyond. Partner with Jenn in her love of discovery and be on the lookout for our monthly calendars and special events!

Meet the Museum Board

  • Dave Machin

    Dave founded several software companies in the mid to late 90’s - eventually selling the largest one to Utah based inContact inc. where it served as a core product for over 20 years.

  • Todd Sanders

    Todd Sanders is an educator in the Santa Maria Bonita School District with over 30 years of experience helping kids discover the wonders of the world. He is the father of 5 grown children and grandfather of 2 so far. He has a passion for helping young people find their purpose.

  • Nisa Morey

    Dr. Nisa Morey is a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. She has lived in Santa Maria since 2017 and also serves in various roles with the Orcutt Academy K-8 PTSA and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) committees at Cal Poly.

  • Jeff Barnes

    Jeff co-founded CafeFX in the early-90s and created VFX for over 90 movies including Flubber, Armageddon, Panic Room, Pan’s Labyrinth, Sin City, The Mist, and Alice in Wonderland.

  • Jessa Brooks

    Jessa Brooks is the Vice President of Philanthropy at the Marian Regional Medical Center Foundation’s and her leadership has been instrumental in securing principal major and planned gifts, as well as transformational grant awards. Among her many accomplishments, Jessa is a graduate of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, was named as one of the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy's top 40 Under 40 in 2018, is a member of the Santa Maria Valley YMCA Board of Directors, and serves on the California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo’s Journalism Advisory Board.

  • Rebecca Pohlman

    Rebecca Pohlman is the Assistant Vice President of Marketing at CoastHills Credit Union, and has more than 20 years’ experience in the banking sector. As a mother of three and native of the Central Coast, Rebecca is dedicated to making a positive impact for the children of our community.

  • Jason Francia

    Jason Francia is a dedicated real estate professional and owner of the Francia Team. Living in Santa Maria since 1988, Jason has always felt a strong connection to the community. After moving away for college, he returned to his roots, bringing a wealth of experience from his work in nonprofits, marketing, and entrepreneurship.