Mission

The Discovery Center of Idaho's mission is to inspire lifelong interest and learning in science, technology, engineering and math.

Vision

• DCI is an interactive science center providing exhibits and educational programs that offer authentic, sensory experiences making the sciences, math and technology tangible.
• DCI fosters lifelong learning and enhances scientific literacy in a collaborative environment for people of all ages and from all walks of life.
• DCI celebrates the pure joy of learning, helping to develop an educated workforce and an informed electorate in stewardship of our planet.
• DCI is built on cooperative partnerships with education, industry and research organizations, public and private.
• DCI will showcase its philosophy and objectives and reflect the region's resources through its programs, exhibits and architecture.

Non-profit Organization

Discovery Center of Idaho is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization and your contribution is tax deductible per IRS regulations. Discovery Center of Idaho qualifies for the Idaho income tax credit for contributions to educational institutions and museums (the Idaho State Education Tax Credit), in addition to the usual charitable deduction.

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DCI Staff

Jane Ahl
Director of Development

Edi Bailly
Membership Coordinator

Janine Boire
Executive Director

Anne Church
Education Coordinator

Cami Hill
Development Coordinator

Katie Jay
Visitor Services Coordinator

Janae Korfanta
Visitor Services Coordinator

Doug Lambuth
Director of Marketing and Public Relations

Bill Molina
Exhibits Director

Marci Neibaur
Volunteer Coordinator

Kelsey Nelson
Visitor Services Coordinator

Tori Powers
Outreach Coordinator

Jason Sears
Visitor Services Director

Woody Sobey
Education Director

Britani Storey
Visitor Services Coordinator

Mike Twitchell
Exhibit Technician

Linda Ward
Finance Director

Board of Directors

Officers

Bruce Schrepple
President. Retired, Hewlett-Packard

Chris Taylor
Immediate Past President. Stategic Partners, Fisher's Office Equipment

Steve Simpson
Treasurer. Retired, Extended Systems

Hilary Soltman
Secretary. Holland & Hart, LLC

Members

Dr. Linda Clark
Meridian School District

Ronald V. Dorn, MD
FACR, St. Luke's Medical Center

Frank S. Finlayson
Washington Group International

Von Hansen
Hewlett-Packard

George Harad
Retired, CEO Boise Cascade Corporation

Eric Mott
Stellar Technologies, LLC

Ormond Rankin
ActionCOACH BCG

Cheryl Bunnett Schrader, PhD
Associate Vice President for Strategic Research Initiatives
Division of Research and Economic Development, BSU

Michael Sullivan
Senior VP, U.S. Bank

Marilyn Whitney
Idaho National Laboratories

Advisory Board Member

Rafe VanDenBerg
Xcellerator, Inc.