Adventure Science Center Nashville
Executive Director
| Executive Director | Dr. Leah Melber |
|---|---|
| LMelber@adventuresci.org | |
| Term Start | May 2023 |
| Leah's Experience: | |
Senior Staff
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Karen Musacchio | Chief Business Officer |
| Suzanna Best | Vice President of Marketing and Communications |
| Joel Abramson | Chief Development Officer |
| Morgan Rehnberg | VP of Exhibits and Experiences |
Staff
| Full Time Staff | 39 |
|---|---|
| Part Time Staff | 17 |
| Volunteers | 400 |
| Contractors | 0 |
| Retention Rate | 88% |
Plans & Policies
| Does your organization have a Fundraising Plan? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Does your organization have a Strategic Plan? | Yes |
| Years Strategic Plan Considers | 5 |
| When was the Strategic Plan adopted? | |
| Does your organization have a Management Succession Plan? | Yes |
| Does your organization have a Policy and Procedure Plan? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a Nondiscrimination Policy? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a Whistle Blower Policy? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a Document Destruction Policy? | Yes |
Evaluation
| Is there a formal evaluation for... | Frequency (if applicable) | |
|---|---|---|
| CEO/Executive Director | Yes | Annually |
| Senior Management | Yes | Annually |
| Non-Management | Yes | Annually |
Affiliations
| Affiliation | Year |
|---|---|
| AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) | 1999 |
| Association of Science and Technology Centers | 2014 |
| Center for Nonprofit Management Excellence Network | 2003 |
| Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce | 2017 |
| Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | 2018 |
| Nashville Area LGBTQ Chamber | 2019 |
| Nashville Rotary Club | 2006 |
| PENCIL | 2006 |
| Planned Giving Council of Nashville | 2002 |
| Tennessee Association of Museums | 2000 |
External Assessments and Accreditations
| Assessment/Accreditation | Year |
|---|---|
| Association of Science & Technology Centers | 2004 |
Awards
| Award / Recognition | Organization | Year |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Best Place to Take Kids When It's Raining | Nashville Scene | 2016 |
| #1 Best Place to Take Kids When It's Raining | Nashville Scene | 2017 |
| Attraction of the Year | Travel & Hospitality Awards | 2018 |
| Award for Permanent Exhibits | TN Association of Museums | 2002 |
| Award of Excellence | Inter-Museum Council of Nashville | 2003 |
| Best Membership (Writers Pick) | Nashville Scene | 2017 |
| Marvin Runyon Leadership Award | Center for Nonprofit Management | 2001 |
| Salute to Excellence Award | Center for Nonprofit Management | 2003 |
| Salute to Excellence Award - Diversified Trust Next Generation Award | Center for Nonprofit Management | 2014 |
| Salutes to Excellence | American Chemical Society | 2001 |
| #1 Best Place to Take Kids When It's Raining | Nashville Scene | 2019 |
| #1 Best Place to Take Kids When It's Raining | Nashville Scene | 2020 |
