Playologists at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix

The Museum employs more than 30 Museum floor staff whom we playfully call “Playologists”. These hard-working, play-seeking individuals, many with backgrounds in early childhood development and education, are trained to assist our visitors in having the best time possible and more importantly, to facilitate play! You will find them stationed throughout the Museum in the Museum’s signature uniform of Turquoise polo shirts and khaki pants.

Museum admin staff email addresses are constructed as follows: first letter of first name + last name @ childmusephx.org.  For example John Smith (jsmith@childmusephx.org)

Administrative Staff Directory

Executive​

Kate Wells CEO 602.648.2740
Melissa Wilson Executive Assistant 602.648.2752
Tara Smith HR Generalist 602.648.2759

Development​

Liz Zelazo Director of Development 602.648.2743
Marcus Pittaluga Development Officer 602.362.0192
Jazmyn Walker Development Associate 602.648.2761
Marisa Camarillo Volunteer & Community Relations Coordinator 602.648.2754

Marketing

Marion Wiener Director of Marketing & Communications 602.648.2746
Keri Attarpour Marketing Manager 602.648.2758
Jenna Reed Graphic Designer/Marketing Assistant 602.648.2757
Megan Tully Special Event Manager 602.648.2747
Erika Farinas Events Coordinator 602.648.2750
Melissa Hauer Membership Coordinator 602.648.2775
Elizabeth Verdugo Group Visit Coordinator 602.648.2756
Mischa Aurita Social Media Coordinator 602.648.2757

Education & Community Programs

Kelley Fitzsimmons Director of Education/Programs 602.648.2753
Melanie Martin Program Manager 602.648.2751
Ricardo Bernal Camp Coordinator 602.648.2777
Beth Jenkins Art Studio Manager 602.648.2755
Holly Garner Awakening Creativity Coordinator 602.362.0194

Visitor Services

Betsy Ferman Chief Operating Officer 602.648.2741
Ernesto Muñoz Visitor Services Manager 602.648.2769
Rachel Raizola Playologist Supervisor 602.648.2776
Melissa Martinez Exhibits Coordinator 602.648.2749