Catawba Science Center

Staff Directory

Meet the team behind the science and wonder!

Development Team

Tracy Hall

Executive Director

Donations & Sponsorships

Chrissy Schramm

Donor Relations Manager

Donations, Sponsorships, Partners in Science

Emily Reeves

Membership & Development Coordinator

Annual Fundraiser Gala, Memberships, Community Partners

Programs Team

Erin Graves

Director of Programs

Program Collaborations, Preschool Classes, Science After Dark

Courtney Kimball

School Programs Coordinator

Field Trips, Homeschool, Outreach Programs

Cassandra Williams

Public Programs Coordinator

Birthday Parties, Scout Programs, Summer Camps

Marketing Team

LeighAnna Courtney

Marketing & Communications Manager

Marketing Collaborations, Advertising, Public Relations

Diedre Henry

Marketing & Communications Specialist

Email/Social Media Campaigns; Event Promotions

Animal Care Team

Alyssa Bistline

Senior Animal Care Specialist

Head Animal of Care & Curation

Visitor Services Team

Duane Strelow

Visitor Services Manager

Visitor Services, Exhibit Experience

Carly Domanico

Visitor Services Asst. Manager / Volunteer Coordinator

Volunteer Opportunities, Spark Saturday Inquiries

Splashy!

Official CSC Mascot

Director of Hands-on Science Fun!

Exhibits Team

Chris Holmes

Exhibit Project Coordinator

Exhibit Rentals, Building Projects

Johnathan Lovelace

Exhibit Technician

Exhibit Maintenance

Office Administration Team

Sarah Willis

Director of Finance and HR

Nonprofit Financial Services

Bridget Shumate

Administrative Support

General Questions, Scheduling Programs

Carina Richardson

Administrative Support

General Questions, Scheduling Programs

Laurie Ison

Administrative Support

General Questions, Scheduling Programs

Hours

  • Wed–Sat: 10am–4pm
  • Sun: 1pm–4pm
  • Mon & Tue: Closed
  • Office Hours: Mon – Fri 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Admission

  • Members: FREE
  • Adult (18+): $16
  • Youth (3–17): $14
  • Military/Student/Senior: $14
  • Children 2 & Under: FREE

Location

On the SALT Block

243 Third Avenue NE Hickory, NC 28601

(828) 322-8169

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Catawba Science Center

Changing lives and inspiring learning through science and wonder.

SERM — Southeastern Reciprocal MembershipASTC Passport ProgramNC Science Festival

Funded Affiliate of

Arts Culture Catawba

through the United Arts Fund

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