The Franklin Institute
Tegan Aherne-Dixon is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in event management and fundraising. Currently serving as the Manager of Development Events at The Franklin Institute since October 2021, Tegan previously worked as an Event & Fundraising Consultant from March 2020 to October 2021. Tegan’s prior roles include Senior Manager of Special Events, Manager of Special Events, and Development Analyst at the National Women's Law Center, along with various positions at the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation and The White House Project. Tegan began the career as a Field Manager for Grassroots Campaigns Inc. in 2008. Tegan holds a B.A. in Political Science, International Studies, and Spanish from Fordham University.
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.