As the Operations Project Manager, MeriCarol turns systems into solutions by driving administrative projects, organizing information, ensuring accuracy, and keeping the science center functioning efficiently behind the scenes so the mission can stay front and center.  

Impacting the Mission 

MeriCarol manages core administrative and operational systems that make sure the organization runs like clockwork. She oversees records and compliance, supports hiring and onboarding, maintains accurate data, and ensures organizational calendars and communications stay aligned. She is a go-to source of information for the team and for external inquiries.  

From facilitating programming and membership administration to providing support for internal systems, MeriCarol delivers reliable, detail-driven service across departments and externally to strengthen overall operations. 

🗃️ Systems Management | 📋 Records Compliance | 🔎 Workflow Coordination 

Experience and Expertise  

With a background in public libraries, MeriCarol is enthusiastic about connecting people with resources. She has a knack for asking additional questions to get to the root of an issue and thinks creatively to problem-solve workflows and logistics. She leverages her academic background in art history by putting information in context and further analyzing details of the big picture. 

Outside of NDGTS  

MeriCarol loves to cook and can often be found in the kitchen trying a new recipe. She enjoys spending time at home with her husband and cats, crafting, reading, going to the movies, and an occasional night out for karaoke with friends. She is an enthusiastic traveler and is always looking forward to her next adventure.   

Favorite Exhibit, Event, or Experiment 

Her favorite is Brain Teasers! As someone who loves figuring out how pieces and ideas fit together—much like when she’s immersed in her favorite word games and crosswords—she finds joy in sharing that “a-ha” moment with visitors when everything finally clicks.