Executive Director at Florida Association of Museums
Malinda Horton has been the Executive Director of the Florida Association of Museums (FAM) since 1995. In this role, Horton represents and addresses the needs of the museum community, enhancing the ability of museums to serve the public interest. She has managed a wide array of programs and serves as the lobbyist for FAM. She also serves as a consultant for several other non-profit organizations including the Florida Art Museum Directors Association, the Florida Association of Public Art Professionals, and Apalachee Land Conservancy. She currently serves as a board member for VISIT FLORIDA, where she chairs the Audit Committee, is aPast Board Chair for the Tallahassee Museum, and the past Treasurer for the Coalition of State Museum Associations. Prior to working for FAM, she worked for the previous Executive Director and in the Florida Legislature. Malinda is a native Floridian and graduated from Florida State University with a degree in Political Science.