staff & board

administrative staff

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  Anne Snow
  Executive Director
  Email
  608-784-2652
  Anne Snow and her family moved to La Crosse in December of 1994 after living in New Orleans for several years (she is from Austin, MN). They loved the friendly people of the La Crosse, but missed the children’s museum they had frequented in New Orleans. With the support of hundreds of generous individuals and organizations who gave their time, talent and treasure, the Gertrude Salzer Gordon Children’s Museum of La Crosse opened on February 28, 1999. The Museum continues to thrive and will celebrate 25 years in 2024. Anne's involvement in this community extends beyond the Museum. She has long been an active Rotarian, and she has also served on several other boards and committees and has lent her efforts and knowledge to many other groups over the years.
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  Andrea Higgins
  Associate Director
  Email
  608-784-2652
  Andrea hails from a suburb of Milwaukee, but has called the beautiful La Crosse area home since 2006. The majority of Andrea’s grown-up life has consisted of working in the college/university arena including time at UW-Parkside, Western Illinois University, University of Miami-Coral Gables, and UW-La Crosse. The best word to describe her excitement for things at the Children's Museum of La Crosse is 'supercalifragilisticexpialidocious'! There is so much wonder in watching kids play, and we can truly be brought back to a simpler time when we adults join in on the fun! Andrea and her family can be found at their small business, enjoying time outside, and making fun memories on this adventure called life.
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  Aaron Koepke
  Associate Director-Operations
  Email
  608-784-2652
  Aaron grew up in a small town in northeast Wisconsin and has lived in La Crosse with his wife and two sons since 2009. He has been involved with the Children's Museum since 2013, including having served as the President of the Board of Directors and now as a staff member. He is active in the community, serving on several boards and committees as well as volunteering as a ski patroller at Mt. La Crosse. Aaron enjoys riding a bicycle year round, camping, downhill and cross country skiing, live music, travel, and watching his sons perform in musicals, show choir, and log rolling competitions. Aaron is proud to serve at the Children's Museum and help create opportunities for children and their families to learn and play together. He is positive La Crosse is one of the best places on earth and thinks that beets should never be served to anyone because they taste like dirt.
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  Lissa Carlson
  Marketing Manager
  Email
  608-784-2652
  Lissa has dedicated most of her adult life to serving families in our community, first as editor/publisher of Coulee Parenting Connection for more than 20 years. Now, she is a teacher on school days and moonlights as marketing manager for the Children's Museum. She has been a longtime supporter of the Museum and an admirer of its leadership, and even briefly served on the Museum board. She's thrilled to be part of the team these days! When you don't find her wearing one of her many community service hats, you'll find her riding bike, playing bingo, reading, enjoying friends, or traveling with the two now-grown sons she adores.
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  Kim Low
  Office Administrator
  Email
  608-784-2652
  Kim is born and raised in La Crosse, a proud alumni of Cathedral Elementary and Aquinas High Schools. After some time in Milwaukee pursuing education and working in retail, Kim moved back to La Crosse in 1995 to marry her best friend, Jay Low, and raise 2 kids and 2 step-children together. She keeps busy with multiple jobs, including her own business, and loves many pastimes, from traveling to sewing. Her favorite Museum exhibit? The whisper dishes on the second floor!
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  Dennis Coughlin
  Facility Manager
  Email
  608-784-2652
  

board members

• Ryan Geister
  
• Betsy Jessie
  
• Nicki Hennessy
  
• Amanda Jackson
  
• Bill LaRue
  

playologists & floor staff

• Artesa Elliott
  
• Audrey Endrizzi
  
• Jill Knudsen
  
• Miranda Metzler
  
• Ellen Palmer
  
• Riley Ryan
  
• Becca Wright
  

Interested in joining our team?  Printable job application

Contact info@funmuseum.org or 608-784-2652 with questions.