Board of Trustees

The Strong National Museum of Play is governed by a Board of Trustees comprised of a diverse array of civic, business, and play industry leaders from our community and nation. These individuals volunteer their time, expertise, and passion for play to support the museum’s mission.

The Trustees are responsible for strategic direction and for ensuring the capacity and collections of the museum to fulfill its mission today and for generations to come. The President & CEO is responsible for day-to-day management of the organization and reports to the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees.

2025 Trustees

Karthik Bala
Irina Benoit
Bernard Birnbaum
Peter Briggs
Deborah Brundage
David Burns
Michael Cicero
Rachel DeGuzman
Alex Del Monte
Zeke Duda
Erika Duthiers
Carla Engelbrecht
Bonnie Erickson
Hilda Rosario Escher
Joel Frater
Ken Glazer, Chair
Cecilia Griffin Golden
Wayde Harrison
Nan Hildebrandt
Martin Jarzebowski
Tom Kalinske
Laura Saxby Lynch
Leo Olebe
Reena Mehta
Benjamin Mudrick
Aaron Newman
Karl Rosengren
Joy Ryen Plotnik
Kyle Sayers
Deborah Stendardi 
Dawn Williams-Fuller
Mee Wing

Honorary Trustees

Anne E. Avery
Margaret M. Freeman
Alan G. Hassenfeld
James H. Norman
R. Frederick Porter, PhD
Bruce Raiffe

Emeritus Trustees

Donald J. Riley
Fred W. Smith

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