OUR TEAM

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We're a unique collaboratory of artists, educators, scientists and engineers re-imagining learning and public engagement. We're also a family organization with 3 generations working to advance our mission for shared discovery.

Meet Our Core Team

  • Monica Aiello

    CO-FOUNDER
    Planetary Artist, Educator & Designer
    www.studioaiello.net

  • Tyler Aiello

    CO-FOUNDER
    Sculptor, Engineer & Inventor
    www.studioaiello.net

  • Whitney Cobb, M.Ed.

    LEAD CONSULTANT
    Award-Winning Education Innovator & Writer

  • David Grinspoon, Ph.D.

    SCIENCE ADVISOR
    Acclaimed Astrobiologist, NASA Scientist & Author
    www.funkyscience.net

  • Ezequiel Villanueva-Ruiz, Ph.D.

    LEAD CONSULTANT
    International STEAM leader, horticulturalist, educator & researcher Founder & CEO Global Green Education https://globalgreeneducation.org/

  • Marilyn King

    BUSINESS MANAGER & TECHNOLOGIST
    Mathematician, Editor & Technology Specialist

  • Anise Aiello

    EDUCATION & OUTREACH MANAGER
    STEAM Lead Instructor, Design & Illustration

  • Quinn Aiello

    PROJECT DESIGNER
    Studio Manager & Product Design

  • Koryeh Cobb

    VISITING TEACHER
    Summer STEAM Lead
    Charles Wright Academy

  • Clare Rutar

    VISITING TEACHER
    Summer STEAM Lead
    Pinedale Middle School Science

  • Nada Skali

    VISITING TEACHER
    Summer STEAM Lead
    American School of Tangier

  • Riley Bilski

    VISTING TEACHER
    Summer STEAM Lead
    St. Paul’s Episcopal Day School

  • Interns

    Thanks to our crew of tremendous high-school & teen mentors