idea Museum

idea Museum Foundation

The City of Mesa’s idea Museum is supported by the idea Museum Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to provide sustainable resources to fulfill idea Museum’s mission through fundraising, advocacy, and partnerships. Its vision is to create infinite possibilities for the idea Museum. The Foundation represents community ownership and provides input to the Museum.
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idea Museum Foundation's Board Members are elected and serve voluntarily in various positions. Board Members are engaged in fundraising, advocacy and partnership efforts on behalf of idea Museum. If you are interested in joining the Board, please email Lindsay.Hochhalter@mesaaz.gov.

Board Members

Allyn Bransby

Allyn Bransby

Chair, Community Volunteer

Austin Harris

Austin Harris

Treasurer, VP – Relationship Manager BOK Financial

Julie Spilsbury

Julie Spilsbury

Council Liaison, Councilmember, District 2 City of Mesa

Lacy Chaffee

Lacy Chaffee

Board Member, Communications Coordinator, School of Dance, Music & Theatre, Arizona State University

Candi Davis

Candi Davis

Board Member, Community Volunteer

Ashley Hatley

Ashley Hatley

Board Member, Business Development Director, SW Region, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

Spencer C. Lee

Spencer C. Lee

Board Member, Attorney Smith, Alston & Lee, PLC

Honorary Board Members

John O. Whiteman - Founder (deceased)

John O. Whiteman - Founder (deceased)

Honorary Board Members

Corrine Brooks

Corrine Brooks

Honorary Board Members

Jennifer Duff

Jennifer Duff

Honorary Board Members

Dawn Giles

Dawn Giles

Honorary Board Members

Carmen Guerrero

Carmen Guerrero

Honorary Board Members

David Luna

David Luna

Honorary Board Members

Sean Lunny

Sean Lunny

Honorary Board Members

Elaine G. Morrison

Elaine G. Morrison

Honorary Board Members