Eugene Science Center is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors consisting of dedicated community members who are passionate about our mission and vision.
Officers of the Board
Josh Marinacci | Chair
Julie Coren | Vice-Chair
Abbie Stillie | Secretary
Kevin Walters | Treasurer
The Board of Directors is a volunteer, governing body that provides legal, fiducial, and strategic oversight for the nonprofit organization. We seek individuals who are passionate about the community service the science center provides and want to be a part of its success. Persons with wide knowledge of the Eugene-Springfield community or with experience in financial professions, sales, the media, fundraising, or government are of particular interest.
For more information, contact Tim Scott, Executive Director, at tscot[email protected].
Board Members
Julie Coren | Grant Writer, Eugene-Springfield Youth Orchestras
Sona Hodaie | Development Manager, Parenting Now!
Allison Kreider | 3rd Grade Teacher, Howard Elementary Technology Immersion School
Josh Marinacci | Engineering Manager, Lyft
Nancy S. Mills, Ph.D. | Retired, Professor of Chemistry, Trinity University
Kevin O’Brien | Owner, O’Brien Construction
Scott Rogers | Director of Business Advocacy, Eugene Chamber of Commerce
Abigail Stillie | Communications Coordinator, Wayne Morse Center for Law and Politics, University of Oregon
Kevin Walters, J.D. | Accountant, Moss Adams LLP
Advisory Board
Sarah Cheesman, Ph.D. | Development Director, Ophelia’s Place
Lynn Dierking, Ph.D. | Professor in Free-Choice Learning, Department of Science & Mathematics Education, College of Science, Oregon State University
Monica Careaga-Houck, Ph.D. | Retired, Biochemist
Kate James, R.Ph., FIACP | Former Co-owner, Broadway Apothecary
William James | Former Co-owner, Broadway Apothecary
Catherine Rainwater, Ph.D. | Retired, Professor of Biology, Our Lady of the Lake University
Geraldine Richmond, Ph.D. | Professor, Chemistry and Materials Science Institute, University of Oregon
Lucy Vinis | Mayor, City of Eugene