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
Our Board Members
Brent Myers
Borad Treasurer
Kim Meyers
Board Member
Brad Stoneking
Board Vice President
Aaron Garrett
Board Member
Melanie Stauffer
Board Member
Amber McGuire
Board Secretary
Kindra Moore
Board Member
Yiqing Tan
Board Member
Founding Board
Christie Andres
Jody Schuck Fledderman
Heather Jones
Jenny Miles
Suzanne Newcomb
Rita Seig
Board Members Emeriti
Sabrina Andonegui
Summer Ayres
Marc Cerniglia
Amber Cochran
Molly Freeland
Mary Jo Hassett
Lee Ann King
Melissa Moenter
Lauren Mynsberge
Aimee Negovetich
Cheryll Obendorf
Eric Peetz
Becky Rak
Mike Robertson
Mark Stenger
Amy Watson