Our Team

Joined PacSci
2015

Will Daugherty

President & CEO
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As President & CEO, Will focuses on PacSci’s mission, strategy, impact, and economic sustainability, drawing on more than two decades of executive leadership experience at companies including Amazon, Expedia, AT&T, and McKinsey. Passionate about serving the community, he is currently a member of the board of directors at BECU and KEXP. His prior board service includes Special Olympics USA Games, the Olympic Park Institute, and the Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose. Will tries to spend as much time as possible listening to community members and leaders, always asking them, “How can PacSci best serve the community?” He holds a bachelor’s in politics from Princeton and a master’s in political science from Columbia.

Fun fact

Will keeps the original jacket of Dr. Dixy Lee Ray, PacSci’s first president and Washington’s first female governor, hanging on his door as a reminder of the tremendous contributions that his predecessors, board members, and community supporters have made over the years.

Curiosity is essential, not only for children and students, but also for business people, the innovation economy, and thriving communities.

Read about how Will embraces risk and experimentation in Geekwire’s Working Geek profile.

Joined PacSci
1998

Jenn Bentz

Director of Theaters
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As Director of Theaters, Jenn oversees the programming and leads a team in the technical operation of PacSci’s Laser Dome and two IMAX theaters. Jenn started at PacSci as an usher in the Boeing IMAX just after it opened, quickly moving to the booth to run the IMAX projectors, as well as becoming a laserist. She has served in many roles over the years, including emergency animal care and webmaster. She holds an Associate of Applied Arts in Multimedia from The Art Institutes.

Fun fact

Jenn has gotten to hang out with some amazing bands while doing live lasers for them through the years. She’s even met Nick Mason of Pink Floyd, as well as Jerry Cantrell and the rest of Alice in Chains while performing their music.

I watched MacGyver for years growing up—talk about inspiration and curiosity! I also love thinking outside the box, coming up with new ways to do things. I’ve always been curious about how things work, how they go together, and how to get from A to B in an unexpected way. Sometimes being scrappy gets it done, and sometimes it spawns new ideas.

Joined PacSci
2018

Paul Chiocco

VP Development
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As VP of Development, Paul leads PacSci’s fundraising efforts, bringing 25 years of experience at local non-profits including Mercy Housing and United Way of King County. He holds a master’s degree in Not-for-Profit Leadership from Seattle University.

Fun Fact

Paul is a voracious consumer of books (audio and printed) as well as movies. Though he tries to branch out, he always returns to sci-fi. If you really want to get him talking, ask about rats.

The key to my work is listening for connections. I hope to make a link between a donor’s passion, PacSci’s mission, and the community’s need. When more students are learning and thriving, our community is stronger.

Joined PacSci
2005

Diana Johns

VP Exhibits, Education, and Outreach
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As VP of Exhibits, Education, and Outreach, Diana leads innovative exhibit development and strategic planning at PacSci, drawing on two decades of experience in theater and events production. She holds an MFA in production management from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and a bachelor’s in theater, radio, television & film from Bowling Green State University.

Fun Fact

Diana worked for a circus one summer to help pay for grad school. Circus work turned out to be a really hard and often surreal job.

Each day is a new opportunity for us to inspire a bit of wonder and curiosity about the world of science and in turn, every visitor is another inspiration for us to be better at what we do.

Joined PacSci
2018

Hannah Macaluso-Green

Director of Marketing
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As the head of Marketing, Hannah and her team oversee PacSci’s owned, paid, and earned marketing channels, as well as membership strategy and products. Her background is concentrated in the editorial, non-profit, and arts and culture spheres. Hannah holds a bachelor’s in Psychology and Art History from Willamette University and a master’s in Museum Studies from the University of Amsterdam.

Fun Fact

Hannah grew up visiting PacSci and has made many fond memories under the arches, including playing in the stream table with her grandparents, exploring the stars in a high school field trip planetarium show, taking her partner on a date to a Pink Floyd laser show, and joining her first Dungeons and Dragons group.

I am grateful to be a part of an organization that’s inspiring curiosity and critical thinking in the community that helped shape me into who I am today and I am proud that PacSci is committed to enabling access so that the benefits and fun of hands-on learning and informal STEM education are available to all.

Joined PacSci
2022

Mädchen Petrie, CPA

VP of Finance & Operations
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As VP of Accounting & Operations, Mädchen leads financial operations at PacSci and enjoys finding resourceful solutions to help us better serve our community and further our mission. Her background is in public accounting, where she specialized in nonprofit accounting, providing audit, single audit, tax, and consulting services for her clients. She holds a bachelor’s in business administration and accounting from Ohio State University.

Fun Fact

When not at PacSci, Mädchen can be found tending her small farm, including chickens, ducks, and some very curious goats!

I have benefitted so much from institutions like PacSci that lit the spark of creativity and curiosity in me through STEM education, and I am proud to be part of an organization that’s helping create our future leaders in STEM.

Joined PacSci
2021

Raphaela Romero

VP of Guest Services
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Raphaela leads all aspects of PacSci’s front-line operations, including the ticket office, shop, concessions, and reservations. She previously spent 7 years in the leisure, travel, and tourism industry at Wyndham, Sonesta, and Westin hotels. Raphaela holds a bachelor’s in English and literature from Xavier University of Louisiana and a master’s in anthropology and global culture from the University of Pennsylvania.

Fun Fact

Raphaela has always been fascinated by space and astronomy. She owned a telescope as a child and has fond memories of stargazing in the dark skies of southwest Louisiana as a youngster. You may have already guessed it, but Raphaela’s favorite part of PacSci is the Planetarium.

PacSci—just like curiosity—is for all of us. Under these arches, we’re committed to access for all and motivated by each guest to be better tomorrow than we were today.

Colette Sangerman

VP of Human Resources
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As the head of Human Resources, Colette and her team enable PacSci to attract, develop, and retain top talent. Colette has over 15 years of experience in business administration, process automation, management, and human resources. She holds a degree in business administration and a senior professional human resources (SPHR) designation.

Fun Fact

Colette has always been passionate about helping people explore, and previously worked as an adventure tour guide in remote locations, spanning from Alaska to Tasmania.

Curiosity is the compass that leads to endless possibilities and empowers us to shape a brighter future.