The Director of Tourism, Culture and Economic Development is responsible for organizing, planning, and facilitating in order to provide direct and indirect services ranging from cultural programming, film and special events, tourism promotion and expansion of the arts in the community. The Director is also responsible for directing the City’s economic development, real estate and redevelopment agency functions. The Director of Tourism, Culture and Economic Development will act as a City sole representative on many occasions.

Eva Silverstein has spent the past nineteen years working in the performing arts and non-profit industry. She began her career as a performer and entrepreneur, launching her own dance company and non-profit foundation in New York in 1998. After more than a decade of performance and outreach work on the national and global stage, she transitioned to focus on the administrative and business side of the performing arts. Since 2008, she has held leadership roles in major performing arts organizations in the development, markerting, and public relations arenas.

Ms. Silverstein earned a bachelor's degree from Wesleyan University in English and Dance, with highest honors. With a distinctly creative and energetic approach and a diverse portfolio of professional and managerial experiences, Ms. Silverstein will be an asset to the Department of Tourism, Culture and Economic Development.

In November 2016, the City Manager began to search for an individual to fill the position for Director of Tourism, Culture and Economic Development for the City of Miami Beach. As a result, the City Manager appointed Eva Silverstein as the Director of Tourism, Culture and Economic Development, effective January 11, 2017. Ms.Silverstein's impressive skills and experience would positively contribute to the City of Miami Beach. As such, I recommend Ms. Silverstein for your approval as Director.

Pursuant to the requirements of Article IV, Section 4.02, of the City Charter, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Commission adopt the resolution consenting and cofirming Eva Silverstein as Director of Tourism, Culture and Economic Development.