The Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) has announced a series of leadership appointments to its Board of Trustees that underscore the institution’s focus on long-term strategy, governance, and regional impact.
Caitlin Stella, MPH, chief executive officer of Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, has been named chair of the MODS Board of Trustees. In addition, the museum welcomed two new trustees: Brian Huseman, vice president of public policy at Amazon, and David Greenberg, president of Greenberg Capital and the Martin B. Greenberg Foundation.
The appointments come as MODS continues to expand its role as a regional hub for STEM education, cultural programming, and community engagement, serving more than 450,000 visitors annually from its 150,000-square-foot downtown Fort Lauderdale campus.
“Our board leadership reflects the complexity of the work ahead,” said Joseph P. Cox, president and CEO of MODS. “Healthcare, technology, finance, and public policy all intersect in how we deliver on our mission and ensure the Museum’s financial strength, relevance, and long-term sustainability.”
As board chair, Stella brings more than 20 years of experience in public health and hospital administration. Her career includes senior leadership roles at UCLA Health, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and PricewaterhouseCoopers, along with extensive board service across healthcare, education, and nonprofit organizations. At Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, she oversees one of Florida’s largest pediatric institutions, balancing operational performance with patient-centered innovation.
Huseman adds a national policy and technology perspective to the board. Based in South Florida, he serves as Amazon’s senior public policy representative in the region, with prior roles at Intel Corporation, the Federal Trade Commission, and the U.S. Department of Justice. His board involvement includes the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Global Connect Committee and the Information Technology Industry Council, as well as local organizations such as the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance and Winterfest.
Greenberg brings deep philanthropic and financial experience, with a longstanding relationship with MODS. Through the Martin B. Greenberg Foundation, he has supported STEM-focused initiatives including Navy STEM Days, while also funding cultural and educational institutions across Broward County. His board service includes Winterfest, Junior Achievement, and the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival.
MODS’ Board of Trustees is composed of volunteer leaders responsible for governance, strategic oversight, and financial stewardship. The board represents a cross-section of South Florida’s business, civic, and cultural sectors, with expertise spanning banking, healthcare, law, real estate, education, and tourism.
With its updated leadership slate, MODS is positioning itself to navigate the evolving demands placed on large nonprofit institutions—balancing mission-driven programming with operational discipline, diversified funding, and measurable community impact—as it enters its next phase of growth in Broward County and beyond.
