Senior Staff


When pride, passion, and drive come together, you get the people of The Franklin Institute. Meet our dynamic leaders who work diligently to pursue our mission—to inspire a passion for learning about science and technology.

Larry Dubinski - President and CEO

Abigail Bysshe - Chief Experience and Strategy Officer

Keith Doughty - Vice President, Finance

Mark Harmon - Vice President, Operations

Christopher Rizzo - Vice President, Business Operations

Rebekah Sassi - Vice President, External Affairs

Darryl Williams, Ph.D. - Senior Vice President of Science, Education, and Human Resources

Franklin Hall

As the most visited museum in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and a top-five tourist destination in the City of Philadelphia, The Franklin Institute is one of the leading science centers in the country and serves as both a prominent educational and cultural resource, and as an anchor of the local economy.

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