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OUR TEAM

The Mauldin Cultural Center is managed under the City of Mauldin’s Community Development Department. Check out the small team that makes this all possible!

Want to join our team? Visit the City of Mauldin’s employment page!

Christine Faust, Cultural Center Manager

Christine leads the amazing team at the Mauldin Cultural Center and ensures that we are providing quality experiences that enhance the local community. Christine spent most of her life in Greenville and used the skills she gained as an alum of both the Fine Arts Center and the Governor’s School honors program to pursue successful careers in event planning, fundraising and marketing.

Christine loves playing cards with her wise-cracking son and belting showtunes with her daughter. She enjoys planning vacations with her husband that they sometimes actually take and planning celebrations with friends.

Kristofer ParkerKristofer Parker, Theatre Manager

Kristofer has been part of the MCC theatre family since 2020, having served as both choreographer and director for multiple shows. Kristofer brings expertise in human resources, business analytics and finance, along with many years in the performing arts field, both on and off stage. He looks forward to drawing from 11+ years of local theatre experience to continue building this program!

“Mauldin Cultural Center has made tremendous strides over the past five years, and I’m excited to continue to elevate this theatre experience and youth theatre programs. There are so many special projects planned, and I know the city of Mauldin will love the direction we are heading!”

Caitlyn PendletonCaitlyn Pendleton, Event Manager

Caitlyn oversees the planning and execution of all MCC festivals and events, ensuring each one runs seamlessly and creates lasting memories for the community. Before joining the Mauldin Cultural Center, Caitlyn worked as a wedding planner for 3 years, honing her skills in organization, communication, and relationship building. Her passion for creating meaningful experiences and her dedication to details help bring every event vision to life. Her favorite part about event planning is seeing her ideas come to life!

Outside of creating memorable events, Caitlyn loves to spend her time with family and friends. You can usually find her either with a good book, baking sourdough, or on vacation! If you see her around, don’t hesitate to come and say “hey”!

Alex DaSilvaAlex DaSilva, Marketing Coordinator

Alex plans and implements all the marketing efforts for the Mauldin Cultural Center. After moving to Greenville from Charleston, she attended Clemson University where she graduated with a Bachelors and a Masters in Marketing. While there, Alex had the opportunity to work alongside several small businesses and nonprofit organizations to execute marketing and promotional tactics. She’s thrilled to be back in the community she grew up in and to work with the amazing Cultural Center team.

In her free time, you can find Alex playing music bingo with her friends or spending time with her family’s dog Moose. She loves reading, watching movies, and finding any new hobby that peaks her interest.

Kristofer ParkerKya Lenaé, Program Assistant

Kya Lenaé is blessed to be working with a great team at the Cultural Center as the Program Assistant. She is happy to have found a place to grow after leaving childcare to pursue her dreams. She has 5 years of administrative work experience with a passion for the arts and for the people. Kya is ready to serve the community in any capacity she is given!

When Kya is not working, you can catch her on stage or behind the scenes of multiple productions!

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MAULDIN CULTURAL COUNCIL

The Mauldin Cultural Council, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, was founded in 2004. The council aims to engage community partners, provoke diverse ideas for economic empowerment, and secure funds for renovations to the Cultural Center’s building, which homes arts, culture, and arts education programming organized by the City of Mauldin’s Community Development Department, thus enhancing the quality of life in Mauldin, S.C.