Miami-Dade County | Department of Cultural Affairs
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The Miami-Dade County Cultural Affairs Council serves as Board to the Department of Cultural Affairs and is comprised of fifteen volunteer members appointed by the Board of County Commissioners.
The Tourist Development Council (TDC) is a nine-member volunteer board whose members are appointed by the County Commissioners and have backgrounds in the tourism industry.
Staff listing
Cultural Programs Manager
(305) 375-4987
Stephanie M. Garcia, a Miami native, is a dedicated professional and advocate for the arts. As Cultural Programs Manager for the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs within the Director's Office, she collaborates with major cultural... More
(305) 638-6771
Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt Harrell, Jr. (Theater Director) a native of Miami, Florida is the proud son of Mrs. Leotha Sands Harrell and the late Mr. Theodore Roosevelt Harrell, Sr. Teddy is an arts administrator for Miami-Dade County’s Department of... More
Marketing and Public Affairs Officer
(305) 375-5829
Liliana Hernandez-Constenla has over 20 years of experience managing marketing and engagement programs in public and private sectors. She serves as the Marketing and Public Affairs Officer for the Department and assists the Director with the... More
Human Resources Manager
(305) 375-5022
LaToya Hightower joined the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs in 2023 as the Human Resources Manager, bringing with her more than 15 years of extensive experience in human resources across both the public and private sectors. Her... More
Chief, Grant Services
(305) 375-2131
Gilda Mooney joined the Department as an Administrative Officer in July 1996 after completing her Administrative Trainee internship with the Miami-Dade County Office of Management and Budget. Driven by a desire for a career in public service, she... More
Construction Projects Manager
(305) 375-3672
Alex joined the staff in April 2006 as a Construction Projects Manager. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from the University of Florida and a Master’s Degree in Building Construction from Florida International University. Prior to... More