Michael Shanklin is a native of Los Angeles and has been an integral part of kidSTREAM over the past three years, serving as an Advisor and champion of kisSTREAM. Prior to taking the helm as kidSTREAM's inaugural Executive Director, Michael serve the Explore! Children's Museum in Pasadena, CA where he led his team on a $13M capital campaign to rejuvenate the museum, significantly increasing attendance, earned revenue, and access for low to moderate income families.
He held leadership positions with The Discovery Science Place and was on the senior leadership team for the $29M expansion of the Discovery Gateway Children's Museum. Michael involves himself deeply in local and national causes, having served on the Association of Children's Museum Board, the California Association of Museums, and the Smith County Child Welfare Board. He also volunteers his time as a Rotarian and is an American Alliance of Museums Peer Reviewer for their Museum Assessment Program.
Consider attending this committee if:
-Your business is education-related.
-Your target client market is young families or educators.
-You have an interest in partnerships with education/workforce programs.