Miami-Dade County | Department of Cultural Affairs
Staff & Councils
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
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
Financial Services Manager
(305) 375-5035
Steven Padilla is the Financial Services Manager for the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, and plays a key role in the management of the Department’s financial activities. His responsibilities include assisting the Department with... 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
Cultural Projects Administrator
305-375-5019
Adriana Perez is a Cultural Programs Administrator at the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, where she has served since 2008. Prior to joining the department, she played a key role in launching the Adrienne Arsht Center for the... More
Cultural Projects Administrator
(305) 375-2161
Dana joined the Department of Cultural Affairs staff in 2006 and served as administrator of the Community Grants Program until 2012, providing guidance to numerous emerging and community based cultural organizations. Beginning in 2012, she assumed... More