Sylmia Britt

Deputy Director @California Arts Council

Sacramento, CA, US

As Deputy Director of the California Arts Council (CAC), I provide executive leadership across all internal operations, ensuring the agency’s infrastructure, culture, and systems align with our mission to advance arts, equity, and community empowerment throughout California.In this multifaceted role, I serve as:Chief Financial Officer (CFO): Overseeing financial strategy, budget management, grants disbursement, procurement, and fiscal compliance for a multimillion-dollar public arts agency.Chief Information Officer (CIO): Leading the strategic development of technology infrastructure, data governance, and systems modernization to enhance operational efficiency and public accessibility.Equal Employment Opportunity Officer (EEO): Upholding the agency’s commitment to equity by driving inclusive practices in hiring, retention, and organizational culture, and ensuring compliance with state and federal civil rights laws.I also support:Strategic planning and agency-wide goal settingOversight of human resources, records retention, facilities, and special initiativesExecutive collaboration with state control agencies, community partners, and stakeholders to foster transparency, innovation, and equitable service deliveryLeadership of internal teams such as Race & Equity, Records Management, and IT OperationsMy work is grounded in a belief that the arts are a critical driver of civic belonging, cultural vitality, and social justice—and that public institutions must model the values they promote.

Quantic School of Business and Technology

Executive MBA, Organizational Leadership

California State University-Sacramento

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Social Sciences