STAFF 

OFFICE MANAGER

Linda Michael has served as the business administrator, operations manager, and the most friendly face at SHACC since 2007. After receiving her B.A. from Cal State University Fullerton, she began her career in marketing and event planning. In her spare time, she enjoys going to the beach, swimming, and traveling. She resides in Dana Point with her family. Her favorite breaks are San Onofre and Canoes.

CURATOR & CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Barry K. Haun has been the sole Curator and Creative Director at SHACC since 2003. Educated at USC, his past work consists of serving as an assistant to the renowned artist Patrick Nagel, Graphic Designer with Mirage Editions, Industrial Design/TAZ; Principle and Creative Director with Alliance Studio, consultant for Los Angeles Visual Arts (LAVA), United Way, and the Skirball Cultural Center. Past and current clients include the World Surf League (WSL), 3M, Roxy, Jose Cuervo, David Copperfield, and FUNSTRS. When he’s not working with surfboards, Barry loves traveling with his wife, visiting other museums, “golfing”, and dabbling in art. His favorite and home break is San Onofre.

MUSEUM ASSISTANT

Kate Luitjens has been working at SHACC since 2019 while receiving her Bachelor’s in Communication and Archaeology, with a minor in geoscience, from the University of California, San Diego. Since graduating in 2023, she plans to pursue a career in museum work.