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Da Vinci Science Center Announces New Board Leadership and Trustees

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ALLENTOWN, PA, June 16, 2025 – Da Vinci Science Center is proud to announce the election of new officers to its Board of Trustees, along with the appointment of a new trustee and the naming of two esteemed community leaders as Honorary Trustees, during its Annual Meeting on June 13, 2025.


Newly Elected Officers of the Board of Trustees:
  • Chair: Dan Bosket, Director, Community Action Development Corporation of Allentown
  • Vice Chair: Stephanie Sherry, Vice President, Corporate Communications, Olympus Corporation of the Americas
  • Secretary: Rex Schultz, President, Swagelok Allentown


New Trustee:
  • Ed Harakel, Vice President of Field Operations, PPL


“We are excited to welcome Dan, Stephanie, and Rex into their new leadership roles and Ed to the Board,” said Lin Erickson, Executive Director and CEO of Da Vinci Science Center. “Their professional expertise, dedication to community service, and passion for education will help shape the Science Center’s future as we continue to expand our impact throughout the region. I look forward to the great things we will accomplish together.”


In addition, the Da Vinci Science Center Board of Trustees elected Pat and Heather Browne to the status of Honorary Trustees.


Pat Browne currently serves as Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. Together, Pat and Heather have demonstrated extraordinary service to Da Vinci Science Center, most notably through their pivotal role in securing public funding for the construction of the new downtown Allentown facility. Their leadership has created a powerful legacy that will enhance hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) learning for generations of students, families, and schools across the greater Lehigh Valley region.


Honorary Trustee status is a distinct recognition granted by the Board of Trustees to individuals who have made exceptional contributions to Da Vinci Science Center's mission and long-term success.


Da Vinci Science Center is proud to celebrate these appointments and expresses deep gratitude to all individuals who continue to support and advance its mission of bringing science to life and lives to science.

About Da Vinci Science Center
Da Vinci Science Center is a national award-winning non-profit science center that has been bringing science to life and lives to science for 30 years. With our exciting new downtown Allentown location, Da Vinci Science Center experiences make science fun and approachable, helping to connect people of all ages and backgrounds with the wonders of science. To learn more about our programs, visit davincisciencecenter.org and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter).
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