Our Staff
The team behind the Florida Keys Council of the Arts
Our small but dedicated team works year-round to advance the mission of the Florida Keys Council of the Arts. From administering grant programs to managing public art and engaging the community, our staff ensures that the arts thrive throughout Monroe County.
Elizabeth has an extensive background in both the performing and visual arts. Her experience working with non-profit organizations spans program development, board relations, fund development and marketing. She earned her B.A. in Art History and Theater from Wheaton College in Norton, MA. After spending nearly a decade in New York City as a Casting Director for film, television and theater she moved to the Florida Keys in 1987. As Executive Director of the Arts Council since 2008, she serves all the arts, all the Keys, all the time. She has served as the Public Art Administrator of the City of Key West's 1% for public art program since 2017, and the County's program since 2008. She is proud to serve as Past President of the Florida Association of Public Art Professionals.
Abi moved to Key West in 2018 after earning her MBA from the University of Prince Edward Island, Canada. With over 15 years of experience in Finance, Business Management, and Human Resources, she serves as Business Manager, bringing her expertise to the Florida Keys Council of the Arts. Passionate about supporting the local arts community, Abi enjoys collaborating with local artists and fostering creative initiatives. She is also a dedicated yogi, teaching weekly classes at local studios. In her role, Abi oversees administrative support, coordinates grant programs, and manages financial reporting.
Alexa moved to Key West in 2022 and is excited to be part of the Arts Council. She is a native of New Hampshire and earned her B.A. in Public Relations from Suffolk University in Boston, Massachusetts. Her background includes cybersecurity and healthcare, and she was a collegiate ambassador. Alexa is also a working actor and is part of the Waterfront Playhouse's 86th season. She will be happy to help with all membership and events questions.
Mary moved to Key West in 1999 and worked full-time with companies on the island, where her love of the visual image, telling a story, and getting the word out was maximized in each position. Educated as a journalist and photographer in the Midwest, she spent much of her career working with people and projects that needed a combination of photo, design, and media skills but could not find nor afford it, including newspapers, small businesses, nonprofits, community projects, couples, candidates and incumbents.