Leslie Yu is the Community Programs Coordinator for the Friends of Balboa Park. While we have been away, Leslie has been hard at work delegating various programs and ensuring that the park is even more beautiful than we had left it. Tell us what led you to become the Community Programs Coordinator for the Friends of Balboa Park? My … Read More
Meet Rogelio Casas!
Rogelio Casas is a Museum Educator at San Diego Museum of Art. He continues to bring his passion for the arts, community, and culture into his work in the midst of the Pandemic. How did you become a Museum Educator at San Diego Museum of Art? I was working at the Centro Cultura de la Raza when I heard … Read More
Meet Shannon Foley!
Shannon Foley is the Manager of Education at Mingei International Museum. In the midst of the museum’s renovations, Shannon is leading the way to see the continuation of art education and deepening of relationships with local organizations, such as The New Children’s Museum. How did you become the Manager of Education at Mingei International Museum? I began at Mingei … Read More
Meet Zia Hance!
Zia Hance is the Content Coordinator at the Balboa Park Cultural Partnership. In her role, Zia creates creative content for the Explorer Pass Program marketing and the Balboa Park social media channels. How did you become content coordinator at the Balboa Park Cultural Partnership? I started with the Cultural Partnership in December 2018 as a Ticketing Representative with the … Read More
Meet Jason Mizerek!
Jason Mizerek is Manager of Educator Programs at the Fleet Science Center. In his role Jason oversees and facilitates professional development, resources and workshops for TK-12 teachers, informal educators, after-school providers and the higher education community. How did you become Manager of Educator Programs at the Fleet Science Center? I’ve been in informal education for over a decade, mostly on … Read More
Meet Elsa Sevilla
Elsa Sevilla is the San Diego History Center Ambassador and Director of External Affairs. In her role, Elsa promotes the History Center’s exhibitions, educational programming, research archives and the Serra Museum to reach all communities across San Diego County. How did you become the San Diego History Center Ambassador? I love history so starting the Historic Places docu-series on KPBS … Read More
Meet Brianna Mirabile!
Brianna Mirabile is the Accounting Manager at the San Diego Museum of Man! In addition to her work in the museum Brianna is a board member at local non-profit Girls Rising, an engaged member of the Balboa Park community, and the 2019 recipient of the Betty Peabody Emerging Young Leader of Balboa Park Award! Can you tell us a bit … Read More
Meet Travis Ballenger!
Travis Ballenger is the Associate Artistic Director at The Old Globe! Having recently joined The Old Globe earlier this year, Travis brings a wealth of knowledge from previous roles producing shows across the country. Can you tell us a bit about your role as associate artistic director for those who might not be familiar? I am one of two associate … Read More
Meet Robyn Foster!
Robyn Foster is Lead Educator at the San Diego Zoo! Robyn will be facilitating the September OPOT Get-Together along with her tour guide colleagues. Through her role Robyn works with the Education & Premium Experiences department to create an entertaining and educational adventure for the Zoo’s outreach programs and visitor experiences, all while learning about the care and conservation of … Read More
Meet Jessica Owens!
Jessica Owens is the Education Assistant at Mingei International Museum. As the Mingei Museum undergoes its transformative renovation, Jessica assists with continuing to bring the Museum’s education programs to the community by coordinating the new Mingei Away program and other educational workshops. Can you tell us a bit about your role as education assistant? As education assistant I work closely … Read More