Tepper is a leading writer and speaker on U.S. cultural policy. His work fosters national discussions around topics of cultural engagement, creative work and careers, art, democracy, and the 21st century creative campus.

Jesse Ortiz serves as an academic advisor to undergraduate students within the Department of English.

Dr. Sean M. Leahy is a Foresight Catalyst and Research Scientist for the Future of Being Human Initiative, catalyzing thinking on advanced technology transitions, technology for good, and the future of being human.

Klucsarits is an award-winning cinematographer working in narrative, documentary and commercial film.

Rodrigo Meirelles, Asst. Professor, is a sound artist and researcher at the Sidney Poitier Film School. He directs the Sonora Immersive Audio Lab at ASU’s MIX Center, exploring sound perception and spatial storytelling.

Horacio Velasquez enjoys the pleasure of teaching and the satisfaction of delivering productions through Film & Media complex Post-Production Workflows. "Education using tech to help culture to heal the soul" as he says.

Dr. Ma is a scholar-practitioner in entertainment management with over a decade of experience, including a producer role at Warner Bros. He has held faculty positions at prestigious universities and is a Columbia alumnus.