In addition to our Executive Director, Michelle Williams, the small staff of the Cultural Council has a big job: working with the Board of Directors and the Executive Director to lend support and provide whatever is needed to advocate and support artists and arts organizations in our community.

♥ Joyce Magallanes, Exhibit Planner & Administrative Assistant
Joyce keeps the office running, although it's sometimes she who does all the running when it's the season to place those Open Studios Applications in the outlets. She also manages the big job of curating the art exhibits at the Santa Cruz County Government Center.
Email her at: Joyce; phone: 831.475.9600 x10.

♥ Ann Ostermann, Open Studios / Outreach Manager
Ann is constantly on the go, juggling the many tasks related to fundraising events, the Open Studios Art Tour©, and other events. Good thing this former volunteer Girl Scout leader has a lot of energy.
Email her at: Events; phone: 831.475.9600 x17.

♥ Claudia Stefani, Finance & Operations Manager
When not keeping the CCSCC on a firm financial footing, Claudia tries to keep her own footing firm as a rollerblader. She also functions as our Human Resources generalist and Purchasing agent.
Email her at: Finance; phone: 831.475.9600 x23

♥ Nabil Ghachem, Grants / Technical Assistance Program Manager
Nabil graduated as an Accountant from the University of Brussels, then decided to add artistic discipline to the mix. His career has followed the path of art and cultural project management. At the CCSCC, Nabil oversees Grants to artists and arts organizations, and collaborates with other staffers in advocacy, fundraising, and events. He also works closely with the Cultural Council Associates.
Email him at: Grants; phone: 831.475.9600 x16

♥ Michelle Reynolds, Marketing & Development Coordinator
Michelle handles graphic design at the Cultural Council, creating marketing material, ads and promotional pieces. She maintains the Cultural Council website, implements development plans, works with Joyce on office matters, and generally supports staff on a variety of tasks. She is also the Cultural Council's administrative liaison for the Board of Directors. Contact her at: Info; phone: 831.475.9600 x21

♥ Sonia Deetz, Arts Education Coordinator

Sonia has had wide experience as a teacher in England, Cleveland, Houston, Aptos and Watsonville, where she served as a Montessori, English and substitute teacher for nine years. Her Montessori training included the conviction that successful child development encompasses arts integration into the core curriculum. Email her at: ArtsLearning; phone: 831.475.9600 x20