Amy Avalos is an accomplished creative leader, educator, and entrepreneur with a distinguished career in the themed entertainment industry. Amy brings over a decade of hands-on experience to her work with a background in design and creative direction for some of the industry’s most iconic and award-winning guest experiences. Her portfolio includes high-profile projects for major entertainment brands, where she has helped shape and transform the guest experience through story-driven narratives, scenic design, and show development. Amy is also the founder of Themed Masters—a groundbreaking industry platform designed to connect the global community of themed entertainment professionals—in bringing together specialty vendors, freelancers, and project leaders to collaborate on and develop the newest immersive experiences of the future.

In addition to her industry achievements, Amy was one of the first students to earn an M.F.A. from UCF’s Themed Experiences graduate program. She also holds an M.S. in Hospitality and Tourism Management, a B.A.S. in Interior Design, a B.A. in Advertising/Public Relations, and an A.A. in Studio Art. As a professor of immersive design, she mentors the next generation of world-builders and experience designers, bridging academia and industry standards with a curriculum rooted in innovation and production artistry. Her curriculum blends real-world industry practices with academic rigor, preparing students for careers in immersive design, scenic production, and themed development.

Through both her industry platform and teaching, she remains committed to cultivating the next generation of creative leaders while fostering collaboration and innovation across the themed entertainment landscape.