Columbia Play Project, the Vancouver nonprofit dedicated to building a full-scale children’s museum in Clark County, has welcomed a new executive director.

Catherine Diaz of Portland will lead Columbia Play Project as its first paid executive director starting Thursday. She said it’s her goal to see the museum take shape within the next three to five years.

Diaz has more than 13 years of experience at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, where she most recently served as the business development manager.

“What’s really exciting about Columbia Play Project is what a powerful, passionate team is behind this,” Diaz said. “If Columbia Play Project is truly going to be a brick-and-mortar space that’s a resource to the community, it’s so important to first be out exploring and meeting e

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