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Our Staff

The Tampa Bay History Center's professional staff comprises historians, curators, educators, and other experts dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of our regional history. Through rigorous archival research, meticulous exhibit curation, and effective storytelling, they illuminate historic Hillsborough County's diverse heritage. Their combined expertise ensures an intellectually stimulating and educational experience for visitors, contributing to a nuanced understanding of the Tampa Bay area's past.

Lisa-Perry Richardson, Director of Advancement

Lisa-Perry Richardson, CFRE

Interim President and CEO & Chief Development Officer (bio)

Maria Steijlen, staff member at the Tampa Bay History Center.

Maria Steijlen

Chief Financial Officer

Ryan Brech, staff member at the Tampa Bay History Center

Ryan Brech

Curator of Education

Sara Cheesewright

Digital Marketing Associate

Claus Daniel, staff member at the Tampa Bay History Center.

Claus Daniel

Director of Facilities

Shannon Gicker

Education Coordinator

Michelle Hearn, Director of Curatorial Affairs Tampa Bay History Center staff member

Michelle Hearn

Director of Curatorial Affairs

Fred Hearns, staff member at the Tampa Bay History Center.

Fred Hearns

Curator of Black History

Amanda Hoffman, staff member at the Tampa Bay History Center.

Amanda Hoffman

Director of Education

Rodney Kite-Powell, staff member at the Tampa Bay History Center.

Rodney Kite-Powell

Director, Touchton Map Library (bio)

Crystal Kopp

Exhibits and Collections Specialist

Ross Lamoreaux, staff member at the Tampa Bay History Center.

Ross Lamoreaux

Facilities Technician & Historical Interpreter Site Manager, Chinsegut Hill Historic Site

Colleen Fernandez, staff member at the Tampa Bay History Center.

Colleen McPike

Director of Visitor Services

Mackenzie Pizzio

Registrar

Andrew Reymont, staff member at the Tampa Bay History Center.

Andrew Reymont

Security Guard

Tampa Bay History Center Staff, Brenna Robe, Accounting Associate

Brenna Robe

Accounting Associate

Teresa Silva, staff member at the Tampa Bay History Center.

Teresa Silva

Creative Director

Billy Somerville, staff member at the Tampa Bay History Center.

Billy Somerville

Director of Marketing and Communications (bio)

Roland Thiboutot, staff member at the Tampa Bay History Center.

Roland Thiboutot

Facilities Technician

Danielle Thurston

Membership Manager

Nadia van Vuuren

Visitor Services Assistant Manager

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