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.
Arts and Culture Staff
The agency is led by a staff of dedicated professionals committed to supporting a robust and thriving arts and culture community in Phoenix.
Meet the Team:
Mitch Menchaca, Director
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 Services
(602)534-1570, laura.andrew@phoenix.gov
Lindsay Vogel-Teeter, Curator of Collections
(602)534-1572, lindsey.vogel-teeter@phoenix.gov
Caitlin Dichter, Exhibit Designer
(602)534-2454, caitlin.dichter@phoenix.gov
Jack Gipson, Front Desk Attendant
jack.gipson@phoenix.gov
Lucille Gradillas, Teen Volunteer Coordinator
lucille.gradillas@phoenix.gov
Rebecca Hill, Associate Archaeologist
rebecca.hill@phoenix.gov
Mariana Hughley, Front Desk Attendant
mariana.hughley@phoenix.gov
Brian Krauss, Cultural Resources Specialist
brian.krauss@phoenix.gov
Darsita North, Collections Assistant
darsita.north@phoenix.gov
Jordan Nichols, Museum Marketing Coordinator
jordan.nichols@phoenix.gov
Eduardado Olea, Special Projects Assistant
eduardo.olea@phoenix.gov
Adriana Zavalza, Museum Educator
adriana.zavalza@phoenix.gov
VACANT, Volunteer Specialist
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, Irrigation Specialist
(602)534-2411, ken.jones@phoenix.gov
Aaron-Michael Ordway, Administrative Assistant
(602)534-8192, aaron.ordway@phoenix.gov
VACANT, Groundskeeper
Sarah León, Grants and Community Engagement Director
(602)262-6164, sarah.leon@phoenix.gov
Elida Acosta, Community Programs and Engagement Manager
(602)495-0191, elida.acosta@phoenix.gov
Anel Arriola, Grants and Systems Manager
(602)534-5084, anel.arriola@phoenix.gov
Jacob Cavenee, Communications Coordinator
jacob.cavenee@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
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
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
Victoria Gameros, Family Liaison
victoria.gameros@phoenix.gov
Gabriella Hererra, Family Liaison
gabriella.hererra@phoenix.gov
Alexandra Gallegos, Site Coordinator
alexandra.gallegos@phoenix.gov
Pamela Mancilla, Site Coordinator
pamela.mancilla@phoenix.gov
Contact Us
The Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture is located on the 10th Floor of City Hall.
200 West Washington Street, 10th Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85003
To continue providing necessary city services while protecting the health and safety of customers and employees in our facilities, the city of Phoenix is taking additional measures to limit foot traffic at the city’s downtown buildings. As of Monday, March 23, 2020, only people with appointments for service will have access to City Hall. To make an appointment, please contact us at 602-262-4637 or arts.culture@phoenix.gov.
602-262-4637 Main line (grants, facilities, and public art)
602-495-0900 Archaeology and S'edav Va'aki Museum main line
602-262-6941 Youth and Education Office main line
602-262-6914 Department Fax
Media Contact: Seth Landau, Senior Public Information Officer
602-262-4898, seth.landau@phoenix.gov