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
Cultural Projects Administrator
(305) 375-5092
Nikenna Smart-Benjamin, a Coconut Grove native, received her Bachelors of Science degree with Cum Laude Honors in Political Science and Public Administration from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) in Tallahassee, Florida. Prior... More
Chief of Administration
(305) 375-5022
Susan Camp is a native Floridian from South Miami. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Newberry College in South Carolina.
Ms. Camp began her career with the County starting in the Department of Human Resources. She joined the Department of... More
Projects Coordinator
(305) 375-2549
William D. Campbell has dedicated over two decades to public service in the department of Cultural Affairs. His dedication to public service has increased over the years as have his department responsibilities. Primarily responsible for managing the... More
Projects Officer
(305) 375-4635
Ms. Cardenas joined the department in 2002 working in a variety of support roles. She is responsible for assisting with the management of the Tourist Development Council quarterly grants program through advanced clerical support for specialized... More
Construction Projects Manager
(305) 375-5736
Lisa D'Andrea-Thompson joined the staff in 2004 as a Construction Projects Manager. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from Carnegie Mellon University and her Master’s Degree in Architecture from Syracuse University. Lisa is a native... More
Cultural Projects Administrator
(305) 375-4987
Mary-Margaret Dale joined the Department of Cultural Affairs in June 2016 as a Cultural Projects Administrator. In this capacity, she co-administers Culture Shock Miami, a major educational initiative dedicated to building the audiences of the... More