Chabot Space Center CEO Zwissler Leaving Post

Jan. 29, 2015
Alexander Zwissler, Chabot Space and Science Center Executive Director/CEO announced today that after 8 years of leadership he will be leaving Chabot on June 30, 2015.

Alexander Zwissler, Chabot Space and Science Center Executive Director/CEO announced today that after 8 years of leadership he will be leaving Chabot on June 30, 2015. During his tenure, the Center has seen growth in programs and community impact while achieving financial stability. Chabot attained national and international recognition through the development of Bill Nye’s Climate Lab, Tales of the Maya Skies, NASA’s Touch-the-Sun exhibit, and the expansion of its teen programs: Champions of Science and Galaxy Explorers. Further, the Center has developed numerous partnerships locally, nationally and internationally that have broadened its reach and leveraged its unique assets, including research quality telescopes. Over the next six months Zwissler will work closely with staff and Board to ensure a smooth leadership transition.

“I love Chabot, and will remain deeply invested in its success. While there is never a great time to do so, I decided given the strong management team in place, supported by an engaged Board of Directors, now would be a good time to make the transition” said Zwissler.

“We want to thank Alex for his work and all the accomplishments that we have seen here at the Center since he joined us,” said Michael Levi, Board Chairman of the Chabot Space and Science Center Joint Powers Agency. “We are very much looking forward to the next phase of Chabot’s growth and development.” On behalf of the Board of the Chabot Space and Science Center Foundation, Chair Eric Rudney added, “I want to join Michael in his comments, and add that I and my fellow Foundation Board members are excited about Chabot’s accomplishments under Alex’s direction and the path he has set for the Center’s future growth.  We very much look forward to supporting the transition and setting a strong course for the future.”

About Chabot Space & Science Center

Chabot Space & Science Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit interactive science center whose mission is to inspire and educate students of all ages about Planet Earth and the Universe. Located in the Oakland hills, the Center focuses on the earth, life, physical and astronomical sciences, with a 128-year legacy of serving Bay Area communities through exhibits, public programs, school field trips, science camps, teacher training, teen development programs and community outreach; hosts 50,000 students on school field trips and over 115,000 public visitors each year; and offers over 20,000 sq ft of interactive exhibits on a variety of space and science subjects, a world-class planetarium, school classes on over 30 different science topics, hands-on science activities, state-of-the-art classrooms and labs and publicly-available research-level telescopes.