David E. Chesebrough, Ed.D. Email & Phone Number

Columbus, OH, US

Project Inspire seeks to create a National STEM Learning system anchored with STEM Parks, STEM Hubs and partners across the country of Tanzania. I will be serving as a resource and advisor to Dr. Lwidiko Mhamilawa and his team to achieve this notable effort supporting the Tanzanian government's economic and educational goals. My new role expands on the.

Columbus, Ohio Area

After 30+ years of leadership in the science center and museum fields, and numerous experiences also as a board member and leader, I now serve as an advisor, coach and consultant for museum and non-profit CEOs and Boards. Leaders often need a trusted outside expert as they tackle problems, plan the future and secure funds to deliver on their mission. I am.

Columbus, Ohio

Support the President & CEO and broader museum field from my new position.

Columbus, Ohio Area

I was brought in after the venerable COSI was moved to a new 320,000 square foot facility and ran into serious financial challenges. Prior to my arrival COSI had needed significant layoffs, budget cuts and closed large portions of the building to stay solvent. During my CEO tenure, we grew earned revenue over 75% ($6 million), reopened all the shuttered.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

I was involved at the leadership level of the association for many years including serving as Treasurer, Executive Committee member and Education Committee leader. A key player in the strategic rethinking and repositioning of the association which laid the foundation for the selection of a new association President. Was selected for the ASTC Leadership in.

Shortly after my arrival I had to lead the museum through a serious financial crisis brought about by the significant stock market decline after the tech bubble burst and New York suffered from the 9/11 attacks. To regain financial sustainability we restructured the museum, better tapped the natural history collections, refreshed and improved experiences.

Binghamton, NY

Roberson was complex and financially stretched with multiple disciplines (science, art, history, astronomy), four historic buildings (one having suffered a fire), a planetarium and a separate observatory and space education center. I led the team and Board through a master planning process, expanded the museum and observatory’s reach and programs in.

I was a member of the leadership team that designed, built and opened the Carnegie Science Center in 1991 as part of an urban redevelopment project in Pittsburgh. This gave me my early experience in conceiving new institutions, managing construction projects and building public-private partnerships. I served in a variety of leadership roles—Senior.

Sewickley Academy is a K-12 Private School outside of Pittsburgh, PA, where I was the educational technology leader after serving as science and math teacher. We were at the forefront of computer use in schools and I was asked by the Board to initiate and lead the first computer use across the schools. This required me to lead the design and construction.

Doctorate, Educational Leadership

Doctoral study was national survey of museum-community partnerships among leading national museums, sponsored by American Association of.

Masters Of Science, Science Education

B.S., Physics/Mathematics

Activities and Societies: Co-Captain of Cross-country record, held university record in 6 mile track event, competed in national.

H.S. Diploma, Sciences & Math