Our Stellar Staff
Together, our terrific team creates a space that draws the Santa Cruz County community together to enjoy art, history, and each other. Meet the crew that keeps the red ball rolling.
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Executive, Finance & Administration
Director of Finance & Administration
Hans Wuerfmannsdobler
831-429-1964 x7023
hans@santacruzmah.orgExhibitions & Programs
Revving up the MAH with community events, creative collaborations, school tours, dynamic exhibitions, and powerful youth programs.
Exhibitions & Projects Manager
Everett Ó Cillín
(831) 429-1964 x 7022
everett@santacruzmah.org
Development & Communications
Activating partners, donors, and everyday heroes to plug into our creative community through fundraising, engagement, marketing, and public relations.
Director of Development & Communications
Nikki Patterson
(831) 429-1964 x 7025
nikki@santacruzmah.org
Operations & Facilities
Making the MAH run like a well-oiled machine via facility management, guest services, rentals, and sheer enthusiasm.
Director of Operations & Facilities
Kevin Coullahan
(831) 429-1964 x 7038
kevinc@santacruzmah.org
Photos by
- Libby Kastle
- Bianca Curiel
Our Board of Trustees
Executive Committee
Freny Cooper (President): COO, Monterey Bay Economic Partnership; resident of Santa Cruz
Jose F. Gonzalez (Vice President): VP of Sales at Crestron, Inc.; resident of Scotts Valley
Anni Lai (Secretary): Head of Open Source Operations and Marketing, VP of Strategy and Global Business Development for Cloud, Futurewei; resident of Santa Cruz
Lacy Rieber (Treasurer): CPA & Partner, Rieber, Fohs & Associates; resident of Santa Cruz
Trustees
Jasmime Alinder: Dean of Humanities, UCSC; resident of Santa Cruz
Allison Amadia: General Counsel, CCO & Director, Personal Capital; resident of Santa Cruz
Terry Ballantyne Brezsny: Real Estate Professional, Brezsny Associates; resident of Santa Cruz
Rob Blitzer: Gallery Owner, R. Blitzer Gallery; resident of Santa Cruz
Rob Darrow: Consultant, Teaching LGBTQ+ History and Instructor, CSU Monterey Bay; resident of Santa Cruz
Antonia Franco: COO, Digital NEST; resident of Scotts Valley
Frank Hayden: Design Engineer (retired); resident of Aptos
Kartlon E. Hester: Music Professor, UCSC; resident of Santa Cruz
Irene Juarez O’Connell: Programs Manager, FoodWhat; resident of Aptos
Steph Jacobs: Principal, SEJ Media Solutions; resident of Santa Cruz
George Newell: Community Volunteer; resident of Santa Cruz
Meilin Obinata: Senior College Admissions Counselor, Insight Education; resident of Aptos
Serena Rivera: Bilingual Speech Therapist; resident of Santa Cruz
Joanne Sanchez: Community Volunteer; resident of Watsonville
Jon Sisk: Regional President, Santa Cruz County Bank; resident of Santa Cruz
Jorian Wilkins: Executive Director, Downtown Association of Santa Cruz; resident of Santa Cruz
Current Positions
We have lots of ways to get involved in the art and history community. See our list of open job positions, internships, and volunteer opportunities.