The Children’s Museum at Holyoke is dedicated to its mission to enhance the educational and cultural awareness of all children through the arts, the sciences, and the world around them. The Museum features participatory exhibits that invite interaction and programs which promote learning and self-discovery.
Parents and adults who accompany children to the Museum are strongly encouraged to participate in the exhibits and have fun and enjoy the amazement through the little ones eyes.
Meet the staff around the museum and behind the scenes to bring the magic to our community.
Hey! I am DJ Tucker, I use he/him pronouns, and am the Executive Director here at The Children's Museum at Holyoke. As somebody who grew up in Holyoke and came to the museum when I was young, I am so thrilled to be involved with this organization. After graduating from Bryant University, I ventured into the fast-paced world of startups in New York City and Tampa. These experiences honed my skills and prepared me for my next adventure. Before joining the museum, I served as a physical education teacher, where I combined my passion for education and community engagement. I look forward to continuing the museum's mission and creating memorable experiences for all our visitors.
Hello there, I am Juli, I use they/them pronouns. I feel lucky to be working at the very same place that inspired me so much as a child! I grew up in Holyoke and always looked forward to visits and field trips at the Children's Museum. It is satisfying now to be able to facilitate learning through play for all of the kiddos and folks who come. You can often find me running around the Museum during events and the weekdays. When I'm not at the museum, I spend my time playing video games and board games with my family!
Hello! My name is Ava Bergeron. I am 19, and I use she/her pronouns. I am in my second semester at Holyoke Community College as a Visual Arts major. I have always loved using my creativity to make art and express myself. You’ll often find me in the art studio leading paper making or other organized crafts, as well as walking around the museum floor when I’m not helping my birthday buddies. I am more than happy to assist you with anything you might need, please feel welcome to ask! Outside the museum, I am usually either studying for my classes or creating sculptures and pottery in the ceramic studio in HCC.
Hey, I'm Chi Chi! I use She/Her pronouns. I was born and raised in NYC and came to Western Massachusetts in 2022. I have a deep passion for English literature and History. I spend most of my days reading, playing video games and building miniature houses. My goal in life is to absorb as much knowledge and information as possible, so if you see me around the museum tell me a story or a fun fact; I'd love to hear it.
Hiya! My name is Emme, I use she/her pronouns and am the Programming Coordinator here at our museum! I studied Performance Creation with a focus on community engaged arts at University in Montreal, Canada before returning home to one of my favorite places in the world - Western Mass! With lots of arts and early childhood development experience under my belt you'll often find me running our events, having fun in the art studio, or at my desk brainstorming our next exciting projects! In my free time I love to read all the newest novels, brew pots of tasty tea, spend time with my 4 cats in my little greenhouse, and gaze at the moon!
Hi my name is Kiara and the pronouns I use are she/her. I am originally from Carolina Puerto Rico and love my culture and learning more about it. I graduated from HCC with an Associate Degree in Psychology and am planning to get my masters. I love learning about people and helping people out. My hobbies include playing video games and just spending time with my family. I love learning about people and spend most of my time in the museum. If you see me on staff come and say hi!
Hey all, I’m Laura and I use they/ them pronouns. I’m 18 as of August 28th! I've been with CMH for a few months now and I'm glad to be a part of the team. I spent a lot of time here as a kid. It's really rewarding being able to give back to the kids in the same way. I graduated from the Girls Inc. program as the group of 2019. I’ve worked previously at the Springfield Science Museum. This fall I'll be starting at Bay Path University as a Health and Human Services major. I plan to go into social work after graduation! At home, I'm a pet lover with a flock of chickens, 2 cats, a snake, and a rabbit and I hope to have a small farm when I buy my own home. I enjoy crocheting, gardening and writing in my free time. My goal both in the museum and in life is to positively impact kids' lives in every small way I can. Hope to meet you at CMH!
