All are welcome
Located next to the global headquarters of the Gates Foundation in Seattle, the Discovery Center is a free public space open to all. Through our exhibitions and programs, we share stories and data from our partners, grantees, and foundation employees who are working tirelessly to fight poverty, disease, and inequity around the world.
Drop in and explore our galleries, join a public tour, attend a staff chat, or join one of our many events. We hope you will leave inspired to take action on causes that are close to your heart.
Our Discovery Center team is an incredible group of compassionate, committed individuals who love to share stories and the work of the foundation with our visitors. We can’t wait to meet you!
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Meet our team
Discovery Center team
Charlotte Beall
(she/her)
Deputy Director, Discovery Center
Sarah Bloom
(she/her)
Senior Communications Officer, Exhibitions, Interpretation, and Youth Programs
Anna Casparius
(she/her)
Associate Communications Officer
Erin Coté
(she/they)
Associate Communications Officer, Visitor Engagement Lead
Cara Egan
(she/her)
Senior Communications Officer
Teresa Gionis
(she/her)
Exhibition Content Developer and Manager
Andy Gordon-Maclean
(he/him)
Associate Communications Officer, Visitor Engagement Lead
Linda High
(she/her)
Associate Communications Officer, Visitor Engagement Lead
Shaun Koyama
(he/him)
Facility Manager
Patrick McMahon
(he/him)
Senior Manager, Visitor Experience and Engagement
Alexis Sanderlin
(she/her)
Customer Service & Event Coordinator
Deborah Sepulveda
(she/her)
Manager of Public Programs and Partnerships
Marcela Velandia
(she/her)
Communications and Public Programming Associate
Michelle Villagomez
(she/her)
Visitor Engagement Associate
Michael Zamudio
(he/him)
Exhibitions Engagement Associate
Simona Zappas
(she/her)
Communications Officer, Youth and Young Adult Programs and Engagement
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