About Us
Mission
Columbia Play Project creates interactive, accessible play experiences that spark curiosity, learning, and connection, strengthening children, families, and communities through joyful, STREAM-rich play.
vision
We envision a future where every child feels joy and belonging, where a vibrant, community-rooted children’s museum serves as a hub for playful learning, discovery, and connection.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Amelia Shelley
Board Chair
Retired, CEO Fort Vancouver Regional Library -
Mary Sisson
Secretary
Retired, Owner, Kazoodles Toys -
Emily Campbell
Member
Owner, EmilyJean Interior Design -
Korey Dunkel
Member
Project Manager, JH Kelly -
Elise Westbrooks
Member
VP of Retail Branches, iQ Credit Union -
Hailey Heath
Member
Volunteer Coordinator, City of Vancouver -
Michaela Lee
Member
Education Manager, Educational Opportunities for Children and Families -
Catherine Diaz
Executive Director
Our Staff
PROGRAM Director
Lisa Jones
Playologists
Emily Cole
Ava Fox
Courtney Holland
Annie Eeds
Equity And Inclusion Statement
We acknowledge that Columbia Play Project is located on the historic and traditional lands of the First Peoples. Children played and explored along the banks of the mighty Columbia River then as they do today.
We acknowledge that many people have come before us, whether Sacagawea and her child, John Baptiste Charbonneau, or York, the first Black man to cross North America on foot, or the many other explorers and pioneers. As a community of immigrants, we recognize and honor those who have made this their home – people from every corner of the globe who bring a variety of rich experiences and world views. We are committed to celebrating what makes us all far more similar than different. Not least of which, the universally important part that play makes in our collective human experience.
We acknowledge that dominant cultures have frequently and systematically eliminated historically underrepresented communities from decision making and participation. We commit to creating an intentionally inclusive, welcoming, and equitable experience for all people. We encourage and welcome individuals and groups to make Columbia Play Project their own, to embrace it fully and use this opportunity to build a more equitable and inclusive community for all.
HIRING OPPORTUNITIES
Interested in being a Playologist?
We may have openings. Email us! info@columbiaplayproject.org
