An image of the Nature House, from the outside

People: Staff and Board

Our Staff | Our Board | Employment

Our Staff

Our staff members are passionate about the natural world. They're caring and talented educators, hard working, dedicated professionals, and experts in how wild things live, grow, adapt, and survive.

Ariel Heldt - Educator
Batsheva Glatt - Educator
Brea Haywood - Front Office Manager
Cathy Dyer - Program Coordinator
David Clipner - Director of Education and Wildlife

Delainey O'Donnell - Educator

Etta Heisler - Director of Programs

Karen Rendell - Operations Director

Kim Messer - Educator

Lannis Smith - Wildlife Programs Manager

Lauren Pickard - Educator

Lisa Usselman - Program Coordinator

Melissa Selva - Educator

Susan Westhoff - Executive Director

Zach Wood - Camp Programs Manager

Trustees of the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum and Leslie Science & Nature Center

Leslie Science & Nature Center is governed by our united Ann Arbor Hands-On Board of Directors, who provide oversight and work in partnership with staff to achieve our mission.

David Esau, Chair	Architect, Cornerstone Design, Inc.
Michael Cole, Vice Chair	Technology Industry Group President, Bank of Ann Arbor
Becca Nielsen, 2nd Vice Chair	Owner & Consultant, Nielsen Ed Consulting; Program Director, SEMIS
Cynthia L. Gardner, Treasurer	Senior Vice President/Regional Manager, PNC Bank
Laura Wonch, Secretary	Deli Manager, Zingerman’s Delicatessen
Mel Drumm, President	Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum and Leslie Science & Nature Center
William Gosling, Member at Large	University Librarian, Emeritus, University of Michigan
Chris Imwalle, Member at Large	Manager, Amcor Rigid Plastics
Anne Marsan, Member at Large	Senior Software Architect, CareEvolution Inc.
Ryan Noel, Member at Large	Division Administrator – Metabolism, Endocrinology & Diabetes, University of Michigan
Don Burke	Principal, Rehmann
Brett Chouinard	CEO, Altair Engineering
Lyle F. Dahlberg	First Vice President, Bank of Ann Arbor
Donna Doleman	Senior Vice President, Operations and Communications, Ann Arbor SPARK
Laura Florence	Curriculum Coach, Great Lakes and STEM Education
Anthony J. Frasca	Senior Attorney, Dykema Gossett PLLC
Anne Glendon	Community Leader
Kristina Glusac	Project Manager, Smith Group JJR
Alan Jackson	Radiation Safety Officer, Henry Ford Health System
Kris Korvun	Senior Vice President, CORE Partners
Rohan Kheterpal	Student, Skyline High School
Wendy Lawrence	Freelance Writer
Andrew Lund	Chief Engineer, Toyota Motor Engineering & Mfg NA Inc.
Tom McKarns	President, ECO PHYSICS, INC
Timothy McKay	Professor of Physics and Astronomy, University of Michigan
Allison Pinto	Student, Greenhills School
David Rock	CEO/President, NovoDynamics, Inc.
Allen Samuels	Professor and Dean of Art & Design, Emeritus, University of Michigan
James R. Scapa	CEO, Chairman, Founder, Altair
Richard Sheridan	CEO, Chief Storyteller, Menlo Innovations LLC
Ron Sniderman	Director of Innovation & Programming, Community Telecommunications Network
Evan Ufer	Partner, Plymouth Ventures
Mahya G. S. Wood	Toxicologist, NSF International
Karl L. Zinn	Research Scientist Emeritus, Information Technology, University of Michigan

Work with us!

We are currently hiring the following positions:

Part-Time Educator: Facilitate our field trip, birthday, preschool, and outreach programming in order to increase participants' enjoyment and understanding of the cultural and natural resources of southeast Michigan ecosystems, promote environmental awareness, and foster responsible stewardship. Applications are only accepted through this online webform. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and filled as openings are available.
Bookkeeper: The Bookkeeper is responsible for providing financial administration in the areas of accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, bank deposits and grant support. The bookkeeper also provides backup support for payroll.
Science Labs Program Manager: Develop and supervise innovative educational lab programs and experiences for school age children at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum and partnership programming sites through in person workshops and via video conferencing technology. The Science Labs Program Manager is responsible for the long-range planning, execution, and success of ScienceWorks Lab programs, Distance Learning programs and relevant partnership program offerings.

Our partner organization, the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is currently seeking several positions. Please click to their site for more information and applications.

We have many wonderful opportunities for volunteers, and can accommodate individuals as well as groups.