Meet Our Staff

We are a small but mighty team focused on bringing Destination Imagination to youth around the world. We are here to help, so contact us if you have questions. Visit our Find DI Near Me page to contact your Affiliate directly.

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Michele Tuck-Ponder, Esq.
CEO (Chief Executive Officer)
Leadership Team
Kevin McDonough
Kevin McDonough
Chief Operating Officer
Internal Operations Team
Adam Law
Adam Law
Director of Marketing & Sales
Marketing & Sales Team
Johnny Wells
Johnny Wells
Director of Education
Global Educational Experiences Team
Kate Grimes
Kate Grimes
Director of Creative Services
Creative Services Team
Paige Curtis
Paige Curtis
Director of Strategic Planning and Special Events
Strategy Team
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Don Aufiero
Director of Software Engineering
Internal Operations Team
Leonard Greenwood
Leonard Greenwood
Customer Success Manager
Affiliate Engagement & Outreach Team
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Clistia Smith
Director of Philanthropic Advancement, Strategy & Infrastructure
Development Team
Kelsey Celek
Kelsey Celek
Director of Affiliate Engagement & Outreach
Affiliate Engagement & Outreach Team
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Renee Rainville
International Territory Consultant
Affiliate Engagement & Outreach Team
Tina Shaffer
Tina Shaffer
Social Media Director & Executive Editor
Creative Services Team
Amanda Potter
Amanda Potter
Associate Director of Educational Experiences
Global Educational Experiences Team
Erica Begun Veenstra
Erica Begun Veenstra
Educational Experiences Coordinator
Global Educational Experiences Team
Kris Beisel
Kris Beisel
Director of Educational Alliances and Training
Global Educational Experiences Team
Thalia Faison
Thalia Faison
Staff Accountant
Finance Team