Annette is a 20+ year resident of Miami Beach. Museum work brought her here and she has since grown into other jobs through which she has immersed herself in the architecture, culture, history, heritage, and more of the region. Fromm's Ph.D. in folklore from Indiana University with an emphasis on ethnic identity and customs and rituals of immigrant groups in the US and elsewhere gives her a unique perspective on the evolving multi-cultural life in South Florida. She is an accomplished lecturer, teacher, and mentor who enjoys showing off her city to visitors. Annette is also a foodie who explores food traditions in Miami and elsewhere.