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Staff
The agency is led by a staff of dedicated professionals committed to supporting a robust and thriving arts and culture community in Phoenix.
The Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture is managed by five divisions, including Archeology and the S'edav Va'aki Museum, Facilities and Operations, Grants and Community Engagement, Public Art, and Youth and Education.
Meet the Team
Nicole Armstrong-Best, Museum Director
(602) 495-0901, nicole.armstrong-best@phoenix.gov
Christopher Schwartz, City Archaeologist
(602) 534-1573, christopher.schwartz@phoenix.gov
Laura Andrew, Curator of Education and Visitor Experiences
(602) 534-1570, laura.andrew@phoenix.gov
Caitlin Dichter, Curator of Exhibits and Digital Content
(602) 534-2454, caitlin.dichter@phoenix.gov
Lindsey Vogel-Teeter, Curator of Collections
(602) 534-1572, lindsey.vogel-teeter@phoenix.gov
VACANT, Community Engagement Coordinator
Jack Gipson, Museum Attendant
jack.gipson@phoenix.gov
Rebecca Hill, Associate Archaeologist
rebecca.hill@phoenix.gov
Marina Hughley, Museum Attendant
mariana.hughley@phoenix.gov
Brian Krauss, Park Ranger and Cultural Resources Specialist
brian.krauss@phoenix.gov
Ruby Maderafont, Museum Aide and Event Specialist
ruby.maderafont@phoenix.gov
Marc-Pierre Marlais, Teen Volunteer Coordinator
marc-pierre.marlais@phoenix.gov
Darsita North, Collections Assistant
darsita.north@phoenix.gov
Jordan Nichols, Museum Aide and Marketing Specialist
jordan.nichols@phoenix.gov
Amereece Sterba, Museum Aide and Volunteer Specialist
amareece.sterba@phoenix.gov
Adriana Zavalza, Museum Aide and Education Specialist
adriana.zavalza@phoenix.gov
VACANT, Repository Museum Aide
Romeo Rabusa, Deputy Director
(602) 534-8334, romeo.rabusa@phoenix.gov
Benjamin Chavarria, Property Manager
(602) 262-7737, benjamin.chavarria@phoenix.gov
Patty Dunlap, Operations Coordinator
(602) 495-0185, patty.dunlap@phoenix.gov
Ken Jones, Gardener and Irrigation Specialist
(602) 534-2411, ken.jones@phoenix.gov
Aaron-Michael Ordway, Administrative Assistant
(602) 534-8192, aaron.ordway@phoenix.gov
Cody Coughlin, Groundskeeper
cody.coughlin@phoenix.gov
VACANT, Trades Worker
Sarah León, Grants and Community Engagement Director
(602) 262-6164, sarah.leon@phoenix.gov
Elida Acosta, Community Engagement Manager
(602) 495-0191, elida.acosta@phoenix.gov
Anel Arriola, Grants and Systems Manager
(602) 534-5084, anel.arriola@phoenix.gov
Carrie Brown, Deputy Director
(602) 495-0197, carrie.brown@phoenix.gov
Catina Crum, Public Art Project Manager
(602) 495-0188, catina.elizabeth@phoenix.gov
Doug Oland, Art Collections Manager
(602) 495-0193, doug.oland@phoenix.gov
Barry Sparkman, Senior Public Art Project Manager
(602) 495-0893, barry.sparkman@phoenix.gov
Nancy Thomas, Public Art Project Manager
(602) 261-8899, nancy.thomas@phoenix.gov
Mojgan Vahabzadeh, Senior Public Art Project Manager
(602) 534-7302, mojgan.vahabzadeh@phoenix.gov
Jacob Cavenee, SOMBRA Coordinator
jacob.cavenee@phoenix.gov
Tim Valencia, Youth and Education Director
(602) 256-3426, tim.valencia@phoenix.gov
Briselda Rodriguez, Youth and Education Programs Manager
(602)256-4388, briselda.rodriguez@phoenix.gov
Melissa Boyle, Community and Education Engagement Manager
(602)495-0311, melissa.boyle@phoenix.gov
Eric Martinez, Family Education Specialist
eric.martinez@phoenix.gov
Casey Diaz, Family Advocate
casey.diaz@phoenix.gov
Lourdes Huanuco-Diaz, Family Advocate
lourdes.huanuco.diaz@phoenix.gov
Milvia Sanchez, Family Advocate
milvia.sanchez@phoenix.gov
Anahi Galarza, Family Advocate
anahi.galarza@phoenix.gov
Victoria Gameros, Family Liaison
victoria.gameros@phoenix.gov
Gabriella Herrera, Family Liaison
gabriella.herrera@phoenix.gov
Pamela Mancilla, Site Coordinator
pamela.mancilla@phoenix.gov
Lilia Olivarez, Site Coordinator
lilia.olivarez@phoenix.gov