Founder and Co-Executive

Jack (He/Him/His) spent his formative years on the lookout for pneumatic tubes, trap doors, and zip lines. Since then, he has worked primarily as an entreprenuer, earning the Portland Business Journal's 100 Fastest Growing Companies Award six times. He holds an MBA from Willamette University and was most recently the COO for Scribe-X and MyTeam Medical Staffing Serivces.

His oldest daughter grew up at the old Portland Children’s Museum and is still today referred to by her nickname, Flip. His youngest deserves a children’s museum nearby, as do all children in our community.

Co-Executive

Melissa (She/Her/Hers) spent her early years in South Korea rollerblading around the neighborhood corralling children to play tag, race, or rescue and care for homeless dogs and cats. She moved to California where she obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Cognitive Science from the University of California, Berkeley. After working as a school district administrator, she pursued her Master’s degree in Sociology and Education at Columbia University, Teacher’s College in New York City. For the past decade, she worked tirelessly to improve access to high-quality early education for the most vulnerable young children by implementing systems change efforts and building community partnerships. Melissa joined FLIP to continue her efforts in advancing equity in learning experiences for all children.

Community Engagement Coordinator

Ashlin (She/Her/Hers) joined FLIP as one of our very first volunteers, as our mobile museum traversed the Portland Metro Area. While she completes a masters in museum management, she supports our outreach efforts. You may encounter her with our mobile museum from time to time.

Museum Floor - Play Coordinator

Serina (She/Her/Hers) has spent her career in early childhood education, as a preschool teacher and children’s museum programming manager. You will likely see her at our front desk on weekends, ensuring everyone is having a great time.