Staff

Executive Director — John Noonan

A former environmental attorney with substantial experience advising nonprofit organizations, John was a volunteer member of the Museum’s community design team for the original facility. His legal and nonprofit backgrounds facilitate the Museum’s efficient administration and operation. He has made presentations at national conferences for the Association of Children’s Museums and the American Association of Museums.

Museum Educator – Anne Drake

Anne has twenty years’ experience delivering children’s hands-on programming in nature centers. Her enthusiasm for inquiry-based learning and her talent for inspiring curiosity in young minds make her uniquely qualified to assist in the design and delivery of the Museum’s special programs and activities.

Museum Administrator — Martha Belfour

With years of administrative and management experience in the for-profit sector, Martha brings excellent business skills to the Museum’s administration. She also understands the importance of providing positive visitor experiences, and recognizes strategic ways to advance the Museum to provide them.

Museum Store Manager — Diane Hubert

Unique, inventive, educational toys fill the Museum Store thanks to Diane’s imaginative, inspired management of the Museum’s retail store. A former instructor of metalsmithing at NMC and a longtime participant in the local art community, she gathers items with a variety of exceptionally creative themes in the store.