Camilo Reina Munoz, BFA

Camilo Reina Munoz (he/him) is a Latino social entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in arts and health. He’s the Executive Director of Theatre Connect and has co-led programs for over 150 LGBTQIA+ youth since the organization began in 2017. With degrees in Arts in Medicine and Organizational Management, Camilo combines creative leadership with community care—earning national awards, publishing research, and building lasting partnerships to keep this work thriving for generations.

Cai Haus, CGA

Cai (they/them) joined Theatre Connect in 2017 as a kid looking for connection and a creative outlet, since their school didn’t offer theatre. After graduating from the program, they became a Peer Mentor and later served as Program Coordinator and Creative Director. Cai has designed TC’s merch, website, logo, and media, and leads the monthly newsletter.

They recently stepped down as Program Coordinator to focus on creative opportunities with Equality Florida and freelance work, but continue as Creative Director and remain deeply connected to Theatre Connect.

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Our Chaos Coordinator (sir/they/them) is a Black, Afro-Latinx, non-binary, queer feminist passionate about housing justice, art, and community resilience. Born in Puerto Rico and raised in Miami-Dade, they now live in Gainesville, working as a housing inspector by day. Outside of work, they bring both joyful chaos and sharp organization to Theatre Connect’s creative spaces.

Jefferey Pufal, BFA

Jeff (he/him) is an applied theatre scholar with over 30 years of experience in theatre and drama. He spent nine years at UF’s Center for Arts in Medicine, where he taught and led health-focused theatre and film projects. His work uses performance to spark dialogue around community health and LGBTQIA+ identity, including an award-winning play developed in Mumbai with support from the U.S. Department of State. As the founder of Theatre Connect, Jeff helped create a safe, creative space for LGBTQIA+ teens, and now lives in Philadelphia.

Ace

Ace (she/they) Ace began their journey with Theatre Connect as a participant, where their creativity and leadership stood out in every session. After consistently showing up, stepping up, and bringing good vibes to every game, they joined the team as a Peer Mentor. Now, Ace helps lead games and co-creates The Peer Mentor Pulse, our monthly newsletter.

Shealyn

Shealyn (they/she) is a Peer Mentor with Theatre Connect. Like Cai, they started out as a teen attending the program for years until graduating soon after Cai did. Shealyn decided to stay and help keep this wonderful program thriving! They’re a super artsy person who loves everything to do with theatre. Working with the teens to create such a warm, creative community has been an absolute blast. Everyone is so kind and accepting—and that’s exactly the kind of space they're helping to build: a place where everyone can let their creative souls be free and have fun!

Vanessa

Vanessa (she/they) is a social worker from Pennsylvania now living in Florida, with degrees in Psychology and Social Work. With experience across hospitals, clinics, and community spaces, they bring a trauma-informed, person-centered lens to everything they do. Passionate about creative expression and community care, Vanessa is involved with Theatre Connect to support youth and help create spaces where healing and connection can thrive.