Melissa McCord Appointed to Discovery World Board of Directors

Melissa McCord, national vice chair of the Quarles & Brady Business Law Practice Group, has been appointed to the Discovery World board of directors. She will serve a three-year term beginning January 1, 2025.

Discovery World is Wisconsin's top science museum devoted to sharing the wonders of science through interactive and immersive experiences. Located on Milwaukee's lakefront, Discovery World invites guests to pet stingrays and sturgeon, create and play in virtual worlds, tinker in labs, build towering structures, launch rockets and more. To broaden participation, their robust outreach program brings fun science learning into the community. As a member of the board of directors, McCord will help support Discovery World’s vision where every child is empowered to be curious and explore endlessly. 

McCord has held prominent roles for organizations such as the Women’s Fund of Greater Milwaukee, Marquette University Law School Alumni Association, the Milwaukee Bar Association Foundation, Our Next Generation, Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation, the Sojourner Family Peace Center and TEMPO Milwaukee.