United Arts of Central Florida is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the one-stop-shop to support the arts, sciences and history in Lake, Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties.
Through a dynamic collaboration of individuals, businesses, local governments, foundations and more than 75 arts and cultural organizations, we work to enhance the quality and variety of cultural experiences throughout Central Florida.
We serve arts, sciences, history and other cultural providers, benefiting Central Florida residents and visitors, by raising and distributing funds and by providing management, administrative and advisory services.
United Arts has invested more than $170 million in local arts and culture organizations and education, and through them, the diverse and energetic community that is Central Florida because we believe that art, music, science, dance, history and theater matter… for our children, for our economy and for our community!
The City of Orlando
The Honorable Buddy Dyer
Darden Restaurants Foundation
Stephanie Ghertner
Elizabeth Morse Genius Foundation, Inc.
Bonnie Hubbard
Ginsburg Family Foundation
Alan Ginsburg
Orange County, Florida
The Honorable Jerry Demings
Walt Disney World Resort
Elizabeth Watkins
Executive Committee
Chair: Daniel J. O'Keefe, MSL CPAs & Advisors
Vice Chair: Linda Ferrone, Orlando Utilities Commission
Treasurer: Lindsay Abt, Ernst & Young, LLP
Secretary: Maria Ruiz-Hays, Wyndham Destinations
Chair, Audit & Finance Committee: Charles King, CPA, KPMG LLP
Chair, Development Committee: Linda Landman González, Orlando Magic
Chair, Standards & Allocations Committee: Stephanie Ghertner*, The Darden Foundation, Darden
Board of Directors
Sharon Arroyo, Duke Energy
Amogh Bhonde, Siemens Energy
Craig Collin, Tavistock Development Company
Sheldon Dutes, WESH 2 News
Dr. Wendy Givoglu, Valencia College
Neal Goldner, Marriott Vacations Worldwide
Elisha González, FAIRWINDS Credit Union
Marcia Hope Goodwin*, City of Orlando
Jodie Hardman, Bank of America
Roseann Harrington, Orange County, Florida
Nathan W. Hill, Gunster
Danielle Hollander**, Visit Orlando
Bonnie Hubbard*, Elizabeth Morse Genius Foundation
Jennifer Lowndes, Holland & Knight
Lawrence Lyman, Tactical Electronics Corporation
The Honorable Christine Moore*, Orange County Commissioner
Members at Large:
Marcellene Baugh, Massey Services, Inc.
Marc McMurrin*, Ginsburg Family Foundation
Jennifer Evins**, United Arts of Central Florida
Jeffrey M. Moore, University of Central Florida
Jessica Mund, Full Sail University
Karla Muniz, IMA Medical Group
Tanisha Nunn Gary**, African American Chamber of Commerce
Diane O'Dell, Universal Orlando
Terry Olson,** Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs, Orange County, Florida
Gaby Ortigoni**, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando
Gretchen Ortiz, Gretchen Ortiz Law Firm
Dr. Debra Pace**, School District of Osceola County
Danielle Permenter**, Orlando Economic Partnership
Dr. George Ralls, Orlando Health
John Ruffier, Lowndes
Maria Isabel Sanquírico, Eleven 11 Communications
Dr. Maria F. Vazquez*, Orange County Public Schools
Elizabeth Watkins*, Walt Disney World Resort
* Trustee Alternate
** Ex-Officio Member
Administration
President & CEO: Jennifer Evins
Finance Director: David Whitfield
Office Manager and Administrator: Amy Reheard
Executive Assistant: Valorie Chamblin
Business Administrative Assistant: Samantha Farrington
Marketing & Communications
Marketing & Communications Director: Sean Thurman
Marketing Coordinator: Laura Coley
Orlando Arts, Editor: Cindy Bowman LaFronz
Development
Corporate Development & Public Funding Manager: Crystal Priester
Annual Collaborative Campaign Manager: Sarah Babbage
Donor Database & Stewardship Manager: Karen Paraboo
Grants & Outreach
Director of Public Grants & Advocacy: Trudy Wild
Grants Program Officer: Elyse Jardine
Community Outreach Manager: Beatriz Ramirez
Outreach Coordinator: Luke Noles