Our Team
Executive Office
Hillary Olson, M.S.Ed., President & CEO
585.697.1975 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Marie D'Alessandro, VP, Finance & Operations
585.271.4552 x260 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Lisa E. Ireland, VP, Institutional Advancement
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Marychris Knittel, Executive Assistant & Planning Strategist
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Member and Visitor Services
Heidi Luizzi, Director of Member & Visitor Services
585.697.1941 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
School and Group Scheduling, Class Registration, Camps
585.697.1942
Strasenburgh Planetarium
Steve Fentress, Director, Strasenburgh Planetarium
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Planetarium Box Office
585.697.1945
Cumming Nature Center
Nathan Hayes, Director, Cumming Nature Center
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Collections and Exhibits
Kathryn Murano Santos, Senior Director for Collections and Exhibits
585-697-1929 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Lois Shaffer, Deputy Director of Exhibits
585.271.4552 x335 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Rich Smith, Manager of Interactive Development
585.271.4552 x333 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Calvin Uzelmeier, Ph.D., Director of Featured Content, Exhibition Support & Special Projects
585.697.1915 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Dr. George McIntosh, Curator, Geology
585.697.1906 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Michael Barone, Collections Manager
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Elizabeth Pietrzykowski, Registrar
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Stephanie Ball, Archivist & Librarian
585.271.4552 x 315 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Education & Family Programs
For all school field trip, class and camp registrations, please contact Member & Visitor Services at 585.697.1942. Please contact the individuals below with questions regarding program content.
Harold R. Clark, Ph.D., Senior Director, STEM Learning & Community
585.697.1921 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Allison Shultes, Director, Audience Engagement & Education
585.271.4552 x 365 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Tim Cawley, Head of Outreach & Theater
585.271.4552 x 379 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Stephanie Hildreth, Youth Programs Supervisor
585.271.4552 x 377 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Sue Layton, Head of School & Teacher Programs
585.271.4552 x 478 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Kevin T. McNally, Head of Public & Adult Programs
585.271.4552 x 374 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Stephen Weisenreder, Associate Director, Enrichment Programs
585.271.4552 x 296 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Hospitality/Facility Rental
Sarah Janas, Hospitality Coordinator
585.697.1943 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Human Resources
Marie D'Alessandro, VP, Finance & Operations
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Institutional Advancement
Ryan Elizabeth Shear, Capital Campaign Director
585.697.1924 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Laura J. Carlson, Development Manager/Catalyst Circle Staff Liaison
585.697.1962
Katie Mackey, Corporate & Foundations Relations Manager
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Brandon Swain, Community Engagement & Special Events Manager
585.697.1988 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Marketing & Media Inquiries
Carolyn Stiles, Marketing Communications Manager
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Operations
Griffith Stappenbeck, Senior Director, Operations
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Larry Coley, Facilities Manager
585.755.8625
Elizabeth Dugdale, Facilities Coordinator
585.697.1999
Preschool
Janet Finch-Levy, Head of Preschool
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Volunteers
Joan Dallis, Volunteer Coordinator
585.697.1948 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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