The People of The Leonardo
The people and organizations behind The Leonardo are integral to its success. Get to know The Leonardo's executive team, advisors, and boards, who work together to guide the day-to-day work of our organization.
Executive Team
Alexandra Hesse, Executive Director
Hesse brings extensive curatorial, project management, and marketing experience in the arts, culture, and entertainment sectors to The Leonardo. Hesse managed the Stills Gallery in Sydney, Australia, where she oversaw educational programming, external partner relationships, touring and loans, and licensing agreements. Before that, Hesse worked as a project manager for Salt Lake Organizing Committee Creative Services during the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, and as project/exhibits manager for the Olympic Co-Ordination Authority in Sydney, Australia. She was instrumental in conceiving and bringing BODY WORLDS 3 to The Leonardo, and served as the Project Director.
Advisors to The Leonardo
Senior Advisor
The role of the senior advisor at The Leonardo is to inform the overall mission of fusing science, technology, and art in experiences that inspire creativity and innovation. Dr. Mario Capecchi serves as a visionary expert for reviewing the programming and exhibits in The Leonardo. In this capacity and along with his staff, he provides advice on The Leonardo's plans through periodic meetings, generates ideas and suggestions on concepts and intellectual resources to fulfill the mission, and works closely with The Leonardo to bring real science from the labs at the University of Utah to the community.
Dr. Mario Capecchi
2007 Nobel Laureate
Distinguished Professor, Human Genetics and Biology
George and Dolores Eccles Institute of Human Genetics
University of Utah
"The Countdown to The Leonardo" Campaign Cabinet
The Campaign Cabinet focuses on soliciting large investment gifts during the final phase of The Leonardo's $25 million Capital Campaign. In this role, members of the cabinet serve as donors to the project, ambassadors of The Leonardo in the community, and strategic partners for individual donors, companies, and campaign events.
Cabinet Co-Chairs
A. Scott Anderson
President and Chief Executive Officer
Zions First National Bank
Lane Beattie
President and CEO
Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce
Ralph Becker
Mayor
Salt Lake City Corporation
Dr. Dinesh Patel, member of The Leonardo Renaissance Board
Managing Partner
vSpring Capital
Steve and Barb Young
Founder and Co-Chairs of the Board
The Forever Young Foundation
Cabinet Members
Kent Madsen
Managing Director
Epic Ventures
Chris Stone
Managing Director
Epic Ventures
Science Advisor
The science advisor is a dedicated position created to recognize the investment and efforts of Dr. Joe Andrade, founder of the Utah Science Center and major contributor to The Leonardo project since its earliest inception. As science advisor, Dr. Andrade provides insight and suggestions for the ongoing development of the museum's science and technology content.
Dr. Joe Andrade
Founder
Utah Science Center (now The Leonardo)
The Leonardo Boards and Advisory Committees
The Leonardo Board of Directors (PDF)
The Leonardo Renaissance Board (PDF)
The Leonardo Education Advisory Committee (PDF)
The Leonardo Innovation Advisory Committee (coming soon)
