Our Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors is a professionally diverse group of community leaders who understand the importance of early childhood education and imaginative play. They are committed to the mission of Lynn Meadows Discovery Center and help guide our museum to greatness. We are fortunate to have this dedicated group working on our behalf.
2026 Board of Directors
Officers
Lauren Clark Santa Cruz – Board Chair
Community and Client Engagement Manager, Hancock Whitney
Jane Thompson – Vice Chair/ Treasurer
Science Curriculum, Gulfport School District
Adam Harris– Past Chair
Attorney, Phelps Dunbar
Members
Ryan Anderson – Board Member
Michelle Ford – Board Member
CoStar, Regional Director
Lynn Frisby – Board Member
Community Volunteer
Bryan Jacobs – Board Member
Agent/Owner, State Farm Bryan Jacobs Agency
Adrian Merrill – Board Member
Director of Engineering, Harrah’s Gulf Coast
Chaille Munn – Board Member
Dr. Vibha Mishra Nicaud – Board Member
Hematology/Oncology Physician, Memorial
Meg Payment – Board Member
Area Manager, Mississippi Power
Andy Ratcliffe – Board Member
Facility Commander, MS-AVCRAD
Audrey Spraberry- Board Member
Assistant Manager, Coldwell Banker Alfonso Realty, Inc.
Kelsey Sunderman-Foster – Board Member
Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport Representative
2026 LMDC Auxiliary Board
Individuals dedicated to volunteering their time, skills, and resources to further the mission of the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center.
Members of this esteemed auxiliary board include: Ferrell Alman, Rose Alman, Erin Anderson, Lea Bellon, Jacqueline Bordeaux, Eric Brown, Lindsey Farris Byrd, Mary Sue Caranna, Geneva Dummer, Ashley French, Martha Harper, LaWanda Jones, Ann Barrett Ladner, Carole Lynn Meadows, Michael McCabe, Sophie Nord, Penny Patterson, Brandon Pike, Brooke Robbins, Melissa Russo, Camille Covington Smith, Salina Sullivan, Justin Thibodeaux, Audrey Spraberry Walker, Brett Walker, Madeline Walker, and Helen Werby.