Dennis Kois
“It is so exciting to be creating something that doesn’t yet exist anywhere in the world: a center for science and big ideas bringing researchers, artists, writers, poets, photographers, astronomers, and composers together to help us understand the universe and our own place in it. We hope to create a beacon for future generations of scientists to be inspired by. Coolest. Job. Ever.”
Dr. Amanda Bauer
“Having spent my career focused on so many different aspects of how astronomical discovery is generated and communicated, working with the talented team at Yerkes feels like the perfect culmination for inspiring creativity and scientific curiosity while engaging in modern exploration of the cosmos.”
Meg Howes
“I am thrilled to be a part of the team at Yerkes Observatory – truly a once in a lifetime adventure. In my role, I am excited to engage community members and funders in Yerkes’ important mission. Through these partnerships and investments, we have the opportunity to open eyes to the wonders of space and explore many different facets of nature and the arts. What an honor!”
Walt Chadick
“I get goosebumps every day at work. As a staff, we want our visitors’ time here to be filled with wonder, tranquility, joy, and the pursuit of knowledge. We work to create a setting where astronomers and artists examine then express the profundity of the miracle of existence. My wife and I got married at Yerkes, had a son and a daughter, and now I work here. C’mon, we’re Cosmos Mariners!”
Erin Cullen
“I was introduced to Yerkes several years ago during my oldest son’s field trip. We loved our time here and were so sad when it closed. Now, I’m honored to be on the Yerkes team bringing it back to life in a new way. I enjoy watching others experience this setting for the first time. Witnessing their amazement reminds me of that field trip. It’s a distinct, inspiring feeling that stays with you. It has certainly stayed with me.”
Marc Stanek
“Yerkes has so many moving parts, sleeping parts, and parts we’re building from scratch. I’m honored to have this once-in-a-lifetime job where I get to keep the moving parts moving, wake up the sleeping parts, and build the new parts with an awesome team. I love our community, so getting to work at the centerpiece of it is really cool. The fact that Yerkes is also an epicenter of the worldwide astronomy community is an unexpected bonus.”
Brooke Berget
As the Development Coordinator at Yerkes Observatory, Brooke is excited to support a place that has been meaningful to her since childhood. Growing up in Williams Bay, she visited Yerkes often, where a lasting sense of curiosity and wonder was sparked. Brooke holds a Master’s Degree in International Social Welfare and Health Policy from Oslo […]
Will Borgen
“The beautiful acreage has always fascinated me. I really enjoy being on the Yerkes team and getting to use my problem-solving abilities in this new way. We’re keeping our historic property running so visitors from around the world can have great experiences for years to come.”
Emily Irwin
“Yerkes Observatory has an amazing past and so much potential for the future. I’m excited to be part of the team that brings the astronomy, art, architecture, and natural world of Yerkes to new generations.”
Ashley Killeen
“When I was a child I visited Yerkes on a trip with Girl Scouts. That visit was awe inspiring, and I still feel that sense of childlike wonder every time I step onto the grounds. I’m proud to be able to contribute to the preservation and continued legacy of such a beautiful place.”