Our Leadership Team
Emili Uden, Executive Director
Emili has served Kids Discovery Factory for the past eight years, most recently as the Vice President of the Board of Directors. She conceptualized and developed the popular traveling exhibit program, the Mobile Factory. Emili is a graduate of Millikin University with a B.A. in Early Childhood Education.
Emili@KidsDiscoveryFactory.org
Vanessa Beetz, Program Director
Vanessa directs our existing School Programs, Mobile Factory and Classroom Kits. She also spearheads our annual Summer STEAM Camp and At-Home Kit Program. Vanessa is a southern Indiana native and former classroom teacher.
Vanessa@KidsDiscoveryFactory.org
Dawn Koch, Museum Educator
Dawn leads our on-site play hours: Early Explorers. Dawn has been engaged in children's programming in some capacity for over 30 years and is an enthusiastic play-based educator.
Our Board Members
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Dr. Daryl Werner
Board President
Daryl.Werner@sdcsc.k12.in.us
Brad Stoneking
Board Vice President
Amber McGuire
Board Secretary
Brent Myers
Borad Treasurer
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Aaron Garrett
Board Member
Kindra Moore
Board Member
Kim Meyers
Board Member
