“Today we’d like to introduce you to Sheila Boldt.
Hi Sheila, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I started working with WonderTrek in February 2023 as a contractor doing grant writing, and by October 2024, I was hired part-time before stepping into the full-time role of External Relations Manager in 2025. I was introduced to Peter Olson, the Museum Project Director, by Tim Terrill (The Mississippi Headwaters Board), who knew my passion for children’s education, the outdoors, native plant restoration, and my background in grant writing and marketing would be a good fit. What drew me in is that WonderTrek’s story is really a community story—it began back in 2015 with Sourcewell’s vision, and over the years, it’s grown through grants, mobile programs, and strong partnerships. Thanks to the cornerstone founders and a $5 million commitment from Sourcewell, the project is finally becoming a reality. It’s inspiring to be a part of this journey, officially breaking ground this year, launching our capital campaign, and having already reached more than 50,000 people through our mobile programs. Now we’re on track to open…”
