“Life moves pretty fast.
If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”
– Ferris Bueller from “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”
The Children’s Museum of Discovery, featured by GB Magazine, sparks a love of learning so all children can discover their wildest dreams. The Museum is celebrating 25 years of impact this year. Since opening in 2000, the Museum has served over 1.3 million children and families with hands-on activities and programs that foster curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. For many families, particularly those who are under-resourced, the Museum is a vital resource for high-quality and impactful early educational experiences that help build developmental skills essential for future success. Amanda Flisher is the Board Chair for the Children’s Museum of Discovery.
#1 Amanda Flisher grew up in Tustin, California. I was painfully shy growing up and really did not find my confidence until I was in my thirties.
#2 Favorite travel destination: Hawaii.
#3 Bucket List: Going on a safari with my family.
#4 Favorite movie: I am a huge fan of the Tom Hanks/Meg Ryan movies, especially “You’ve Got Mail”.
#5 Outside of being a driver for my 3 kiddos to all their sports at the moment, I love running and hiking.
#6 We have a sweet 2-year-old dog named Lucy.
#7 Book recommendations: “The Gifts of Imperfection” by Brené Brown and “StrengthsFinder 2.0” by Gallup and Tom Rath.
#8 Amanda Flisher believe that when each of us contributes in the ways we can, we help build a stronger community that supports each other, fosters connection, and creates more opportunities for everyone.
#9 I was speaking with a friend, Valerie Attisha, about my interest in joining a board, ideally one focused on kids or education. She mentioned she was working with a children’s museum that was looking for new board members. As soon as she mentioned Children’s Museum of Discovery, I was all in before she even shared any details. I was excited not only to work alongside incredible leaders in San Diego, but to also support an organization that brings together my passion for kids and education. It truly felt like the best of both worlds, and it has been an honor to watch the museum grow and reach even more of our community over the years.
#10 Our annual fundraising event, “Ignite Their Spark”, will take place on Saturday, September 6th. This evening event directly supports the Museum’s “Access for All” program, providing accessible admission and low-cost programs to under-resourced communities.
Children’s Museum of Discovery
“Ignite Their Spark”
Saturday, September 6
Children’s Museum of Discovery
320 N. Broadway, Escondido
www.sdcdm.org/ignitetheirspark
