Meet The Team!
Our team is deeply dedicated to creating a space in Orlando where artists and the community connect through conversation around art. With passion and care, we work together to bring thoughtful exhibitions supported by artists and meaningful experiences to everyday life.
Photography Credit to Juan David Tena
Boris Garbe— Founder
Boris Garbe is the founder and lead gallerist of Mills Gallery, known for his commitment to showcasing bold, contemporary work from emerging and established artists. With a background in both art and business, Boris brings a keen curatorial eye and a passion for community-building to every exhibition. He is dedicated to making the gallery a dynamic space for creativity, dialogue, and cultural exchange.
Juan Pablo Santa Luna— Executive Director
Juan Pablo Santa Luna, the executive director and curator of Mills Gallery, is passionate about transforming the gallery into a vibrant cultural hub. With a strong background in visual arts leadership and community engagement in Orlando, he envisions the space as more than just a gallery—it’s a place for learning and conversation across disciplines and cultures.
Ambar Santiago— Operations Assistant
Ambar Santiago, the operations assistant of Mills Gallery, is a Fine Arts graduate of the University of Central Florida. With the vision of an artist, competence as an administrator, and the desire of learning the business of art, she helps ensure exhibitions run smoothly while supporting the gallery’s mission to be a space where art and community thrive.
Kristy Lee— Artist in Residence, Curator
Kristy Lee, Artist in Residence & Curator at Mills Gallery, is an Orlando-based, internationally emerging contemporary abstract artist whose large-scale works explore themes of transition, duality, and emotion through bright color and intuitive form. A devoted artist and curator, she shapes the gallery’s vision through exhibitions, talks, and mentorship, bringing excitement and learning opportunities to the space.
Hala Kusiak— Artist in Residence
Hala Kusiak, Artist in Residence at Mills Gallery, is an Iraqi-born, Orlando-based abstract painter whose vibrant, symbolic works explore freedom, female empowerment, and emotional honesty. Her exhibitions and talks bring bold, thought-provoking energy to the gallery’s creative community.
Juan David Tena— Director of Photography
Juan David Tena is a Colombian-Spanish photographer whose powerful work highlights cultural identity and social justice. At Mills Gallery Orlando, he brings global perspective and community-focused storytelling through exhibitions like “We Know Who We Are.” He enjoys being part of the team, inspired by its diverse creativity and commitment to meaningful art.