Who we are

Welcome to the Children's Museum of Eau Claire, a place where learning and play come together in a safe and inclusive environment! Our museum is dedicated to providing children with interactive exhibits that foster social and academic growth while ensuring a fun and engaging experience.

2000

It All Started

4,300 +

Family Memberships

1,000 +

Play for All Memberships

Meet our talented crew

Dreamed of Being A
Police Officer
Mike Lee

Graduated from UW-Stout with an Ed.D. in Career and Technical Education in 2018, Mike is from Eau Claire, WI and joined the team in 2023.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Dreamed of Being A
Mom and Teacher
Maegan Moore

Graduated from UW - Eau Claire in 2017. Worked as an Elementary Educator for seven years. Maegan is from Duluth, MN and joined the team in 2024.

Membership Coordinator
Dreamed of Being A
Harvard Lawyer
Grace Clardy

Originally from Santa Monica, CA, Grace graduated from the University of Tennessee in 2022 with an M.S. in Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications (ALEC). After spending most of her career in nonprofits and/or education, she joined the team in 2025.

STEM Educator & Outreach Manager
Dreamed of Being A
Childcare Provider
Tami Syverson

Originally from Rice, MN, Tami moved to the Chippewa Valley in 1999. She has 15+ years' experience working for non-profit organizations. Tami Joined the team in 2026. 

Guest Experience Manager
Dreamed of Being A
Mom
Lydia Ekenstedt

Originally from Bloomer, Wi. Graduated from UW La Crosse in 2013, and have been working with the museum since 2021.

Owner of Peace Tree

Board of Directors

Chair

Grant Beardsley

Royal Credit Union
EVP – Chief Legal Officer

Vice President

Bryan Gerlach

Security Financial Bank
CFO

Secretary

Kirstin Rossi

University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire
Assistant Professor of Special Education

Treasurer

Tanner Thompson

Nohre
CPA | Account Manager

Past Chair

Kasey Lemke

Market & Johnson
Director of Pre-Construction

David Ward

FJ Enterprises
Managing Partner

Ali Bell

CCF Bank
SVP Human Resources

Berlye Middleton

Retired

Emilu Larson

Attorney
RuderWare

Dr. Nga-Wing Anjela Wong

University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Professor

Jennifer Phillips

US Bank
Wealth Management Trust Advisor

Dr. Geoffrey Roelant

Evergreen Surgical
Surgeon

Mara Ascheman

Xcel Energy
Regional Vice President

CMEC Foundation Chair

Jason Munz

TrustPoint
Vice President, Eau Claire Office

CMEC Foundation Board Member

Steven Latham

Bernicke Wealth Management
Chief Investment Officer