About us

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!

Meet our team

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    David McIntosh (he/him)

    Visitor Engagement

    I enjoy engaging youth and adults in dialogic conversations about fighting global, disease, reducing inequalities around the world, and ways to take action on the Seventeen Sustainable Developmental Global Goals.

  • Black and white headshot image of Discovery Center staff member Patrick McMahon.

    Patrick McMahon (he/him)

    Visitor Services Manager

    What I like most about my role is the opportunity to be creative every day as we think about and come up with new ideas to engage our visitors and spark conversations.

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Discovery Center team

Charlotte Beall
(she/her)

Deputy Director, Discovery Center
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Sarah Bloom
(she/her)

Senior Communications Officer, Exhibitions, Interpretation, and Youth Programs
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Anna Casparius
(she/her)

Associate Communications Officer
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Erin Coté
(she/they)

Associate Communications Officer, Visitor Engagement Lead
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Cara Egan
(she/her)

Senior Communications Officer
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Teresa Gionis
(she/her)

Exhibition Content Developer and Manager
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Andy Gordon-Maclean
(he/him)

Associate Communications Officer, Visitor Engagement Lead
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Linda High
(she/her)

Associate Communications Officer, Visitor Engagement Lead
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Dane Ichimura
(he/him)

Program Assistant
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Sydney Kasper
(she/her)

Communications and Public Programs Associate
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Shaun Koyama
(he/him)

Facility Manager
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David McIntosh
(he/him)

Associate Communications Officer, Visitor Engagement Lead
Black and white headshot image of Discovery Center staff member David McIntosh.

Patrick McMahon
(he/him)

Senior Manager, Visitor Experience and Engagement
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Alexis Sanderlin
(she/her)

Customer Service & Event Coordinator

Deborah Sepulveda
(she/her)

Manager of Public Programs and Partnerships
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Polly Yorioka
(she/her)

Visitor Engagement Associate
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