New Chief Development and Operating Officer for the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center

Shannon Wickliffe has joined the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center as Chief Development and Operating Officer. Wickliffe comes to the nonprofit children’s museum with extensive experience in sales, banking, and fundraising. Prior to joining the Discovery Center, Wickliffe held the role of Chief Development Officer at KidsTLC in Olathe.

Wickliffe has served in multiple educational leadership capacities, including the Olathe Public Schools Board of Education and Olathe Public Schools Foundation board. In his new role at the museum, he will oversee the critical areas of fundraising, donor relations, business and finance. Wickliffe earned a B.A. in political science in 1999 from the University of Kansas. He and his wife, Stefanie, have two adult daughters. His broad experience and commitment to the community make him a valuable addition to the museum team.