<p>Neida Mora-Maus joined UCF’s Facilities and Construction
Department as a Project Manager in 2009. In 2013, she joined the College of
Arts and Humanities where she served as Space Coordinator and later as Space
Utilization Manager. In 2023, Neida was appointed as UCF’s first Public Art Collection Director. </p>
<p>Neida earned a Master’s in Educational Leadership at UCF in
2021, as well as a Bachelor of Art in Art History in 2016 and a Bachelor of
Science in Environmental Engineering in 1995.</p>
<p>In 2019, Neida was selected to participate in the 2018-2019
UCF’s Leadership Empowerment Program, a rigorous professional development
program designed to create opportunities for selected faculty and staff to gain
career-enhancing skills and experiences in today's changing educational
environment.</p>
Duties
As Director of the UCF Public Art Collection, I oversee the stewardship, strategic growth, and daily operations of artworks that are part of the official UCF Public Art Collection and the Art in State collection across UCF properties. My role focuses specifically on artworks designated within these collections but serve as an advisor regarding all other art located on campus. Serving as a key liaison between the College of Arts and Humanities and UCF Facilities Administration, I facilitate cross-departmental collaboration on new construction, renovations, and the ongoing care of the existing collection. In addition, I work closely with the Dean and Special Assistant to the Dean on CAH space utilization and planning, including construction and renovation projects, minor improvements, furniture acquisitions and removals, and the coordination of logistics for moves throughout the college.<div></div>
