Board Members

Steffany Johnson has served on the Murrieta Arts Council Board since 2018, including four years as Board President. A Murrieta resident since 1991, she has been actively involved in the city’s local music and arts community since she was 12 years old. A musician herself, Steffany is the founder of Murrieta Music, a community-driven organization dedicated to producing live music events, supporting local artists, and creating meaningful cultural experiences in Murrieta.

Katie Turcotte

Katie Turcotte is a multidisclipinary artist who grew up right here in Murrieta. Throughout her youth she shared her love for music by playing the flute in her school band, and was also a high level gymnast that received a Full ride athletic scholarship. Drawing inspiriting from her love for performing arts she spent 10 years as an acrobat performing in circus shows around the world. Performing arts has led her to helping others build confidence through artistic expression and physical discipline. She believes that art should be empowering and an interactive experience that brings community together.

My first photo was taken in the 3rd grade. Then learning photography started in High School where I learned about basic image creation and darkroom developing.

After school; work dominated my life for too many years. I had a small camera, until I chose to get back into my passion, creating images again.  Since then I have created 20ft. wall murals, many local businesses feature my art. Some have as many as 25 of my canvases hanging in there business.  Also political figures have my pictures on their office walls.  Many other cities feature my art in their city halls.  Murrieta City is my number one image subject. Other local cities have been photographed and feature my images on their walls. I worked in L.A. Harbor in the seafood business for over 25 years, so I have taken thousands of images along with other ocean images.

1st Place Venice Camera Artist Show
2nd Place Press Enterprises Camera Contest
2nd Place Orange County Fine Arts Showcase Gallery

Casey Jurado is a lifelong entrepreneur and community advocate with more than four decades of experience in construction, development, and civic leadership.

Since 1980, Mr. Jurado has operated as a self-employed entrepreneur in the construction and real estate development industry. He was issued a California State Contractor’s License in 1981 and has since specialized in apartment development, residential construction, and property rehabilitation. His work has contributed significantly to housing and commercial improvements within the region.

From 1985 to 1988, Mr. Jurado served as a Board Member of the American Builders and Contractors Association, supporting industry standards and professional advancement within the construction sector.

A dedicated advocate for historic preservation and community revitalization, Mr. Jurado has served on the Board of the Historic Downtown Murrieta Association. Since 1995, he has been an active civic leader promoting the revitalization of Murrieta’s downtown corridor.

In 2015, Mr. Jurado co-founded the Murrieta Arts Council, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, where he helped establish an engaged board of directors and foster collaboration among local arts and community organizations. Under his leadership, the organization encouraged partnerships with the Cal Chamber Orchestra, Academy of Ballet Arts, Murrieta Unified School District, local artists, galleries, and event centers. He also promoted music programming and arts events in coordination with Main Street Murrieta and the City of Murrieta. In 2024, he spearheaded and co-drafted an Arts in Public Places Policy, which was formally submitted to the Murrieta City Council.

In 2019, Mr. Jurado co-founded Main Street Murrieta, a 501(c)(6) organization dedicated to economic vitality and downtown revitalization. In 2020, he co-founded Murrieta Market Nights, established as a public-private partnership with the City of Murrieta and organized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

As a property owner in the downtown corridor, Mr. Jurado is a strong advocate for creating a sustainable economic ecosystem in Main Street Murrieta. He views the district as an opportunity to establish the historic and cultural heart of the community. He has studied and supports the Specific Plan adopted in 2017 for the Downtown Corridor and actively promotes its vision and implementation.

Mr. Jurado is a member of the Murrieta Chamber of Commerce and an advocate of the Main Street America Four-Point Approach to downtown revitalization. He has attended national and California Main Street seminars alongside municipal staff and nonprofit leaders to further strengthen local revitalization efforts.

Sue brings a diverse background spanning fine art, administration, program leadership, and community arts engagement. She began her career at Nordhammer Foundry and later held administrative and sales roles at Barclays Simpson Fine Art Gallery. She also served in administration at Discovery Center Museum, a science-focused community institution dedicated to education and public engagement.

Alongside her professional experience, Susan built a creative practice in graphic and web design through Oobe Graphics, as well as account and program management at Cengage Learning. As a visual artist, she works in both silver and bronze sculpture. She has previously served as a board member with Arts Benicia and recently produced a short film showcase in Murrieta featuring six original films accompanied by live music at Reading Cinema.

Sue is now focused on strengthening Murrieta’s creative community. She believes the arts foster connection, spark meaningful dialogue, and cultivate curiosity. She is committed to supporting initiatives that engage residents of all ages and backgrounds while helping grow a vibrant, accessible, and inspiring public arts culture.