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
Marketing and Public Affairs Officer
(305) 375-5829
Liliana Hernandez-Constenla has over 20 years of experience managing marketing and engagement programs in public and private sectors. She serves as the Marketing and Public Affairs Officer for the Department and assists the Director with the... 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
Native Miamian, Adriana Perez joined the Department of Cultural Affairs in March of 2008 as a Projects Administrator.
Adriana received her Bachelors degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Florida and her Masters in Fine Arts in Theatre... 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