The Franklin Institute
Kayleigh D. has several years of experience in development communications and foundation giving. Kayleigh worked at The Franklin Institute from 2017, starting as an Individual Giving Assistant and then progressing to roles such as Major Giving Assistant and Stewardship, Manager of Development Communications & Foundation Giving, and currently as the Assistant Director of Foundation Giving & Communications. Prior to their time at The Franklin Institute, they worked as a Grant Writer at GROW from 2017 to 2018 and at Tiny WPA from 2016 to 2017. Kayleigh also has experience as a Teaching Assistant at PHILADELPHIA CLASSICAL SCHOOL from 2015 to 2016.
Kayleigh D. completed their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in English Literature with a minor in Secondary Education from West Chester University of Pennsylvania in 2014. Kayleigh is currently pursuing a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Classical Education at Eastern University, with an expected completion date in 2022.
The Franklin Institute
Founded in honor of Benjamin Franklin, The Franklin Institute is a museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and one of the oldest and premier centers of science education and development in the United States. It also houses the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial. In the spirit of inquiry and discovery embodied by Benjamin Franklin, the mission of The Franklin Institute is to inspire a passion for learning about science and technology. Permanent exhibits in The Franklin Institute include The Giant Heart, Your Brain, The Franklin Air Show, Electricity, Changing Earth, SportsZone, Space Command, Sir Isaac's Loft and Amazing Machine. The Franklin Institute also is home to The Tuttleman IMAX® Theater and the Fels Planetarium.