Our Playful Staff


The Children's Museum of Tacoma celebrates the power of play in the life-long journey of learning.

The Museum's imaginative environment reaches beyond home and school experiences, nurturing growth and development as young children and their adults explore the world together.

Museum Staff

Tanya Andrews, Executive Director

Jenny Curtiss, Administrative and Membership Coordinator

Lisa Dorst, Program Manager

Patrick Edelbacher, Communications and Operations Coordinator

Alysia Jines, Exhibits and Program Coordinator

Debbie Kray, Education Director

Alyssa Marsh, Program Manager

Deean Marsh, Experience and Program Manager

Jen McDonald, Volunteer Coordinator

Kimberly McKenney, Assessment & Grants Manager

Alycia Melendez, Lead Play Guide & Experience Coordinator

Leslie Patton, Finance Manager

Contact Us


Children's Museum of Tacoma
936 Broadway Avenue
Tacoma, Washington 98402

Phone: 253.627.6031
Fax: 253.627.2436

To email our staff use the following template:
first initial last name@childrensmuseumoftacoma.org