Michael Shanklin is a native of Los Angeles and has been an integral part of kidSTREAM over the past seven years, serving as an Advisor and champion of kidSTREAM, prior to taking the helm as kidSTREAM’s inaugural Executive Director in 2020.  Before kidSTREAM, Michael served as the CEO of Kidspace Children’s Museum in Pasadena, CA where he led his team on a $13M capital campaign to rejuvenate the museum, significantly increasing attendance, earned revenue, and access for low to moderate income families and families with different abilities.  Michael believes in service above self and involves himself deeply in local and national causes.  Michael is Past-President for the Sunrise Rotary Club of Camarillo and serves on the Club’s board.