Zac Alfson is a leader in arts marketing and community building, having served as Executive Director of The Milk District, a nationally-recognized Main Street program and Patron Engagement Manager for The Bach Festival Society of Winter Park, the oldest continually running organization of its kind in the country.

Zac has a deep passion for the arts and believes that they have the power to bring people together to transform lives and communities. He has dedicated his career to supporting the arts and ensuring that they are accessible to everyone.

A strategic thinker and master communicator, he is known for his ability to build relationships and inspire others to act. He is a creative problem solver and has a proven track record of successfully executing community-centered placekeeping and business development initiatives.

Zac serves on the board of West Lakes Partnership, a community stabilization organization, as a Rock Lake resident, where he has lived with his husband Bryan and dog Roxy since 2020.

Sara’s journey at CFCArts began as an intern in the Theatre program back in 2019, under the leadership of Donald Rupe. Later that year she joined the team as Box Office Manager, and eventually moved over to the School of Arts & Health. Sara is multi-talented, having worked on many productions as a Costumer, Stage Manager, House Manager, Set painter, Light and sound board operator – just about everything but acting and directing.

In her free time, Sara loves to create art. Specifically, she loves to sew – a skill she learned from her mother. She also enjoys spending time with her two cats, Rooster & Robotnik.

Jill Dautzenberg graduated from Millikin University with a Bachelor of Music in Applied Voice and has a Master’s degree from University of Phoenix. She is an experienced vocal coach and piano instructor. Jill has been partnering with Central Florida Community Arts for over 5 years. She is also the director of the CFCArts Adult Cabaret Studio. With her company Jiller music, she performs all over Central Florida as a featured concert vocalist, band vocalist, jazz band vocalist, back-up vocalist, recording artist, and piano bar musician. She is experienced in teaching techniques in Jazz, Blues, Rock, Pop, Musical Theatre and Opera.

Emerson is the theatre director at Montverde Academy and has been an affiliate director with CFCArts. Roberta received her BFA from the University of Minnesota/Guthrie and her MFA from New York University She brings a wealth of experience from regional theaters around the country, extensive voice over and film work, and has been a teaching artist both in the U.S. and Europe.

Born and raised in Orlando, Brandon began taking lessons in voice and piano at age 6. His first choral experience was as a member of the Bach Festival Children’s Choir, and by age 15, he was directing his first choir. At the University of Central Florida, he studied vocal performance and music education, along with Hospitality Management, which lead to a career in Entertainment at the Walt Disney World Resort. In 2010, Brandon became a founding member of CFCArts and has served as a rehearsal director, senior team member, choral show director, and voice teacher for the organization. He currently serves as the Director of Choral programs, overseeing all aspects of the choral programs across the organization.

Chris relocated to Orlando from the Chicago area, where she headed up a highly recognized high school theatre program and taught Honors and Advanced Placement English classes. Chris has a bachelor’s degree in Speech/ Theatre from Northern Illinois University and a Masters Degree in Teaching from National Louis University. Chris’ involvement with CFCArts includes teaching the Narrators! class as well as costuming and performing with the theatre, most notably as Ethyl in On Golden Pond and Mae Peterson in Bye Bye Birdie, where she was recognized by the Orlando Sentinel as one of Orlando Theatre’s ‘Best of 2019’ Performers.

Terrance Hunter (he/him), is an Orlando native,  and has spent the past 15 years working in the Non-Profit sector. His career started at the Orange County Regional History Center in Orlando, where he served as an educator, using the history and lessons of the past to create well-rounded, informed citizens of the future.

This trend continued throughout his career, as he worked with the Museum of Contemporary Art in Jacksonville, educating about the art, artists, and ideas of our time and the Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center of Florida, where he oversaw the Center’s programs, exhibitions, and partnerships.

Since joining Central Florida Community Arts in 2019, Terrance has served the organization as Senior Director of Programs, then Vice President of Operations & Education before being appointed as CEO in September 2022.

A dedicated community servant, Terrance serves on the board of the Hope CommUnity Center, an organization dedicated to serving the immigrant, undocumented, and working poor of Central Florida. He is honored to serve on the National Alliance for Music in Vulnerable Communities board as well as the President of the Central Florida Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

A single focus has threaded his career: the power of an institution to build authentic, impactful relationships with the community, resulting in visible and lasting change. In his free time, he enjoys writing, reading, baking, and visiting zoos, botanical gardens, and aquariums.

Olivia graduated from the University of Washington with a BA in Journalism and English, with an award in data journalism. She moved to Orlando with her husband in 2019, and finding the CFCArts orchestra made Florida feel like home. The arts have always been a part of her life, whether through French horn, ballet, or writing. Olivia’s passion for story led her to complete several short novels in high school, which she is still rewriting. She’s most comfortable with a good book and mug of tea — or on the back of a horse (but has yet to combine the three).

Coming soon!

After winning a job as the Chief Magic Official, a spokesperson for Disney Parks during “The Year of a Million Dreams,” he relocated to Central Florida to begin a 13-year adventure working for the Walt Disney Company. During his tenure, Justin was a Stage Manager for some of the most popular shows, was a part of christening two new cruise ships, was a Project Manager for live concerts, fireworks spectaculars, and more, was an Entertainment Proprietor during the opening of two new lands at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, led the entertainment teams for Epcot’s many festivals, developed tours and team building programs for Disney Institute, and served as a Production Manager for Disney Cruise Line.

He has been with CFCArts as a music director and conductor since the beginning of the organization, helping to grow CFCArts to include 2 of the largest ensembles in the country along with nationally recognized programming for children, youth, older adults, exceptional learners, and more. Justin has found great joy in designing programming and conducting the 250-member Symphony Orchestra, leading the Big Band, and creating and supporting numerous supplemental ensembles and he is now thrilled to expand his work to lead the overall creative direction and production efforts across all of CFCArts.

Focused on both the full member and full patron experience, Justin guides artistic choices, programming decisions, marketing and communications, and long-term strategic planning to make sure CFCArts stays true to its mission to build and serve community – while also producing thrilling, quality, and unforgettable experiences for our performers and our audiences.

Originally from Cary, NC, Hayden graduated from East Carolina University in 2018 with her BFA in Theatre Arts Education, BFA in Theatre Arts with a concentration in Theatre For Youth, and a minor in vocal music studies. While in college, Hayden was the recipient of an Undergraduate Research in Creative Activities grant and the Outstanding Senior in Theatre Education award. Hayden was also the head drama, musical theatre dance, and acapella counselor for four summers at Keystone Camp for girls in Brevard, NC. Upon her college graduation, she moved down to Florida to participate in the Disney College Program. During her four years of making magic as a cast member, her favorite role was being part of the Animal Science Education team at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. She’s thankful that she decided to stay in the sunshine state because, otherwise, she wouldn’t have gotten the opportunity to become a part of the amazing CFCArts family!

With a dedication to fostering a love for theatre in young performers, Leah has spent the past seven years contributing to the vibrant arts community here at CFCArts. She is a proud member of the Florida Association of Theatre Educators and the Educational Theatre Association, reflecting her commitment to professional growth and collaboration within the field. Now an integral part of the CFCArts family, Leah continues to invest in a new generation of theatre artists. In addition to their work in the Central Florida theatre community, Leah and her husband Jason enjoy being supporters of Orlando City Soccer, passholders at Walt Disney World, members of Lake Baldwin Church, and loving parents to their son Marcelo.

McQuisha “MK” Smith is an actress and performance artist from Orlando, FL. With over 10 years of experience in theater and as a teaching artist, she has collaborated with community organizations, educators, and performance artists to create diverse programs and workshops for individuals of all backgrounds. She obtained her B.S. degree in Sociology from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in Tallahassee, FL. At FAMU, she founded the college’s first spoken word poetry organization, Voices Heard, which has been active since 2009.

From 2014 to 2015, she toured with America’s longest-running touring theater company, the National Players. While pursuing her MFA in Performance Arts at Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, GA, she co-starred in the Amazon limited series Underground Railroad and the PBS documentary Spit on the Broom, which was also exhibited at The Guggenheim Museum in 2019.

McQuisha has performed with local theaters, including Orlando Shakespeare Theater and New Generation Theatrical. In June 2022, she joined CFCArts as a Teaching Artist and is now excited to be a new addition to the staff. McQuisha is a proud product of the Orlando arts community and is excited to be part of the community arts building in this position. When she is not acting or teaching a workshop, she is creating her own tea blends and working on her creative writing projects.

William Tayek is a Teaching Artist with Central Florida Community Arts and has been the Director of the UpBeat! Theater Troupe since 2020. William has acquired diverse experiences working with students of all ages and abilities through his work with the Advance Learning Academy, Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida, Orange County School System, and Universal Orlando Resort. William has a lifetime of experience performing as both an actor and vocalist in elite chamber ensembles and a cappella groups. Additionally, his passion for teaching has led to a variety of experiences ranging from guided historical tours to teaching STEAM workshops for under-resourced communities. He is most passionate about working with the UpBeat! Theater Troupe: a performance group for students with varying abilities which was awarded the 2020 International Hamilton Arts & Innovation Award. In addition to directing, William has written multiple scripts, composed music, edited videos, choreographed, and designed entire shows for multiple programs for students with varying abilities. William’s main passion in life is spending time with his wife, daughter, and close friends.

Juan Torres is thankful to be a part of Central Florida Community Arts serving as their Production Manager for organizational wide programing including Choir, Orchestra, and Youth Programming. Juan is a Production Manager with Disney Parks Live Entertainment, responsible for projects at the Magic Kingdom Park. He was part of the Entertainment Team responsible for 2 Emmy Award-winning Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade Productions on ABC. He has also stage managed for several years across the community for various community-driven organizations.