Advancement Department
Karina Jimenez
Communications Manager
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kjimenez@artandhistory.org
Karina Jimenez grew up in Broward County, Florida, beside the Everglades. She moved to Orlando in 2010 to attend UCF, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education. She taught an art history class at Rollins College Summer Camp, and was an educator at the Orlando Science Center. She returned to school in 2015, this time to study graphic and web design at Valencia College. In the meantime, she worked as the resource specialist for a literacy nonprofit and drove an ice cream truck! Outside of work, Karina serves on the board of directors for Orlando Roller Derby, where she is also a skater.
Taylor Battle
Grants Manager
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tbattle@artandhistory.org
Taylor Battle is a grants professional, adjunct art instructor, and painter, born in Landstuhl, Germany and raised in Florida. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration and Graphic Design from Savannah College of Art & Design in 2011. In 2016, she received her Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art from the University of Central Florida. Her paintings, prints and illustrations have been exhibited throughout Florida and Georgia. Her past volunteer work includes the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA-Orlando), for which she served on the board. Outside of work, Taylor loves acrylic painting, multi-media drawing, mystery podcasts and all things Marvel.
Adam Fiallos
Development Manager
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afiallos@artandhistory.org
Adam Fiallos comes to the Art & History Museums – Maitland with nearly 20 years of nonprofit experience with a focus in development and fundraising. Adam previously worked at the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum in Key West, FL and the Frazier History Museum in Louisville, KY. Prior to arriving at A&H, Adam worked at Canine Companions for Independence, a nonprofit providing service dogs to individuals with disabilities. Adam graduated from New World School of the Arts with a focus on Performing Arts in Music and attended Florida State University to study Classics. He is now pursuing a degree in Florida History. Adam is excited to return to the arts & cultural nonprofit world and loves the creative blend at Art & History Museums – Maitland. “There are so many wonderful stories to tell,” he says of the combination of art and history. In his spare time Adam enjoys finding new music, spending time with his dog, and enjoys Orlando’s many parks. Coming from Miami and a large family, he loves to cook big meals, even if just for himself.
Experiences Department
Randall Webster
Director of Experiences
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rwebster@artandhistory.org
Randall is thrilled to return to Central Florida and join the A&H team. He spent the last six years in San Antonio, Texas as Chief Creative Officer helping to transform the Witte Museum into a state of the art regional museum where Nature, Science, and Culture Meet. Randall also worked with the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History during their complete renovation. Other projects include: the Tupperware world headquarters Confidence Center and The Top of the Rock Legacy Gallery. Randall began his career and spent 11 years at Walt Disney Imagineering in Glendale, California as Curator of Collections/Exhibitions Producer. Randall is passionate about creating engaging, immersive and transformative visitor experiences.
Danielle Sibley
Education Manager
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dsibley@artandhistory.org
Danielle moved from Cincinnati, Ohio to Lake Mary, FL with her family at a young age. She recently received her BA in Art History from the University of Central Florida. Prior to working at the A&H, Danielle learned her administrative and service skills from her 9 years at Publix. She began at the A&H as a dedicated volunteer, then became a Museum Educator, our Administrative Assistant, and now our Education Manager. She enjoys watching movies with her Yorkie, Caesar and cat, Cleo.
Katie Benson
Exhibitions Manager
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kbenson@artandhistory.org
Katie, who was born into a Foreign Service family, spent her formative years living overseas in places such as Helsinki, Finland and Dhaka, Bangladesh. She eventually moved back to Florida to complete her high school career in Kissimmee. Katie graduated from the University of North Florida with a degree in International Relations and Art History and now is a resident of Downtown Orlando.
Her years overseas helped foster a love for culture, art, and history and help root an interest in working in museums and art institutions. Katie found a perfect blend of these interests in the Art and History Museums – Maitland, in which she began working in 2018. In her free time Katie volunteers as a Docent at the Cornell Fine Arts Museum and enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her boyfriend, Matt and their cat, Albus.
Semie Shin
Education Coordinator
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sshin@artandhistory.org
Semie Shin was born and raised here in Orlando, FL. She graduated from the University of Central Florida with a B.A in Visual Arts and Emerging Media Management, along with a minor in Digital Media, where her interest in museums grew. Before becoming the Education Coordinator she started off as a dedicated volunteer then went on to become the Collections Registrar where she was able to learn about A&H’s rich history and take care of the beautiful collections. Her lifelong desire is to bring out the inner artist out of everyone and help connect people to art.
Education Assistants
Britney Alabre
Kaitlin Dressel
Dane Kolb
Marla Pickelsimer
Operations Department
Danielle Thomas
Interim Executive Director/
Director of Operations
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daniellet@artandhistory.org
Danielle Thomas joined the A&H in 2016 and oversees the facilities and operational systems of the A&H’s two campuses. Her past experience includes supporting program operations at Full Sail University, as well as managing an educational program for Marshall Islanders on the island of Maui. She also has a strong background in retail management and events, and has acted as a community advocate for diverse cultural groups. She holds a B.A. in English and Anthropology from the University of Florida.
Dan Hess
Chief Preparator
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dan@artandhistory.org
Originally from Long Island, Dan L. Hess received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the School of Visual Arts in NYC and a Master of Fine Arts from Stony Brook University in New York. His elaborate video installations, drawings and photographs have been exhibited from New York to Shanghai, and can be found in private collections across the globe. Hess worked as both the Visual Coordinator for Christie’s Auction House and an Adjunct Professor of Art at Stony Brook University.
Sarah Schultz
Events Manager
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sschultz@artandhistory.org
Sarah Schultz grew up in the majestic mountains of Colorado. She moved to Chicago in 2008 to attend DePaul University, where she earned her BFA in Theatre Arts. She entered into the world of events in 2013 and planned events for the Chicago Bears, Lagunitas Brewing Company and many other non profits in the Chicagoland Area. She recently moved to Florida and is excited for sunny warm winters. Outside of work she is a volunteer captain with Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and a true bookworm.
Event Attendants