Our Story
After visiting premier children’s venues around the country, we designed Keystone Kidspace with our community in mind, as a hybrid of best practices and programs. We blend freedom to play, a focus on STEAM, and a hands-on approach to learning to help kids discover their passion(s) and find their people. At Keystone Kidspace, we provide the space, support and tools; kids bring their imaginations. Keystone Kidspace gives kids an awesome place to stretch their curiosity, take some risks, and try new things.
We have a dynamic team with diverse talents and unique experiences. All of us are committed to making Keystone Kidspace a creative space where all kids can connect with their sense of wonder. We believe in York and want our community to be more livable, vibrant and inclusive.
Our Founders
Jessica Brubaker
Executive Director
Jessica Brubaker
Executive Director
Before launching Keystone Kidspace, Jessica was a nonprofit consultant specializing in strategic and business planning and taught courses in nonprofit management, social entrepreneurship and philanthropy at York College.
She currently serves on the board of Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children and was selected as a 2024-25 York Federal Fellow by the White Rose Leadership Institute. She led the board of York’s Central Market during its multi-million dollar revitalization effort and has served on the boards of a number of local nonprofits including the Cultural Alliance and the York JCC. Jessica also was proud to be appointed to the Pennsylvania Commission for Women by Governor Wolf at the start of his first term and was reappointed twice as Commissioner. A native of Montreal, she met her husband Pat while working and living in Boston and they moved to his hometown of York in 2007. They have two boys.
Jennifer Tansey
Board President
Jennifer Tansey
Board President
Prior to returning to York, Jennifer spent more than a decade as a public relations executive marketing technology start-ups in Boston, Fairfax, Va., and Silicon Valley.
As a community volunteer in York, she has served on the board of YorkArts and has been involved in numerous projects with the Cultural Alliance, York County Community Foundation, York Academy Regional Charter School, York Country Day School and BOP! She lives in York with her husband Steve and their three boys.
Our Team
Jennifer Borden
Director of Visitor Experience
Matthew Davis
Creative in Residence
Lori McCracken
Creative in Residence
Krista Resto
Program Coordinator
Jessica Weikert
Marketing Manager
Alison Brandstedter
Marketing and Development Assistant
Lisa Wahl
Administrative Manager
Our Board
Niles Benn, Esq.
Principal
Benn Law Firm
Jonathan Desmarais
Main Street and Economic Development Consultant
Jon Stover & Associates
AliceAnne Frost
Executive Director
York Tec Centro
Samuel Gantz
Partner
emc CPAs LLC
Daysha Illarza
Impact Manager
United Way of York County
Adam Marsh
President
Ledge, Inc.
Miranda Martz
Pre-Apprenticeship Manager
The Manufacturers Association
Sharee McFadden
Economic Development Specialist
City of York
MaryRose Ritter
HR Manager
The Conrad Company
Stephanie Shelton
Community Volunteer
Melissa Stiles
Chief Marketing Officer
Storage Asset Management
Zachary Zimmerman
Facilities Manager
York County Library System
Join Our Team!
Interested in working with us as a staff member or volunteer? We're always looking for creative individuals to help us delight kids and their grown ups!
Apply now to join our staff as a Play Facilitator or fill out this contact form for more information on volunteering at Keystone Kidsapce.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Keystone Kidspace is a vibrant community of kids, families and mentors that respects the unique characteristics and points of view of all visitors, volunteers and staff. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is core to our mission, in who we are and what we do. We consider diversity as a factor in all hiring and recruiting activities to ensure our staff and volunteers possess the skills we need while reflecting the make-up of our community.
Our Values