The Bell Museum Advisory Board champions the mission of the Bell Museum, serving as a community advocate for the museum in all respects. The Advisory Board provides overall guidance and feedback on the museum’s direction, programs, and outcomes.
Lee Pfannmuller, Chair
MN Department of Natural Resources, retired
Peter Leppik, Vice-Chair
US Bank
Steve Sigmond, Vice-Chair
Founder, Carrot Health
Daniela Bell
Independent Health, Wellness and Fitness Professional
Susan Galatowitsch
Professor and Department Head, Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology, University of Minnesota
Jill Jensen
Science Educator, Scott Highlands Middle School, ISD 196
James Johnson
Xcel Energy
Jed Larkin
3M
Josh Leonard
Education Director, Belwin Outdoor Science, Saint Paul Public Schools
C̣aƞte Máza Neil McKay
Senior Dakota Language Specialist, American Indian Studies Department, University of Minnesota
Mary Nichols
Dean Emerita, College of Continuing and Professional Studies, University of Minnesota
Manley Olson
Dean of Liberal Arts, Normandale Community College, retired
Melissa Rahn
Senior Government Relations Specialist, Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.
John Satumba
Director, US OILS R&D Food Ingredients, Cargill
Sara Schultz
Director, Minnesota State University Moorhead Planetarium
Mark Seeley
Climatologist and Meteorologist, Minnesota Public Radio; Professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota