Kathy Greif
In her role as the Dalí Museum’s Chief Operating Officer and deputy director, Kathy Greif ensures the museum’s vision and cultural values are translated through an executable strategic plan. While she oversees the development and activation of each annual department strategic plan, she is also responsible for the alignment and efficiency of the organization.
Why Greater Tampa Bay?
I was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but I lived on the east coast of Florida during middle and high school. After graduation, I went to the University of Florida (go Gators!) I spent eight years in Washington D.C. soaking in the culture of our capital. After, I moved to Tampa in 2007 to be closer to my family whom had all migrated to this area, which we now affectionately call home.
In addition to my family being here, I was drawn to the beauty of the area, from the gorgeous gulf beaches to the beautiful bay and the hundreds of days of warm sunshine. I love the size of the area, which offers virtually all of the opportunities a larger city has — restaurants and breweries, museums, theaters, events, champion sports teams, top-notch hospitals and an amazing airport. Meanwhile, I love that I can still run into someone I know while out and about. While the area is currently going through massive growth, it’s still more affordable than most cities of its size.
I’ve been fortunate to work for a variety of companies — big and small, public and family-owned, b2b and b2c — and for a variety of leaders, who are strategic and visionary, analytical and creative. Through the journey, I honed my skills, built connections, and was able to ultimately determine where I wanted to focus, which was a place I could make a more significant local impact. I was led to The Dalí Museum.
At The Dalí, we have the opportunity to educate, engage and inspire the community. Plus, I am surrounded by passionate, mission-oriented, creative colleagues who believe in the transformative power of art.
While The Dalí has been a beacon of the area arts scene for 40 years, we’re now seeing an incredible cultural renaissance across the region. Not only do we have museums, galleries, theaters and performing arts centers, we’re seeing a cultural evolution that includes food halls, the cross-bay ferry, the expanding Tampa Riverwalk, the Gasparilla series (parade, art, music, film, races), multiple large Pride parades, active city parks, the renovated St. Pete Pier, millions of murals, the list goes on. I love to brag about Tampa and St. Pete, and at the same time, I almost want to keep it the world’s best kept secret.
