
Faculty and Staff
Cinematic arts students learn from working screenwriters, filmmakers, and producers. CSUMB faculty and staff are passionate about the art of cinema and about student success.
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At Cal State Monterey Bay, your professors and instructors are professional screenwriters, filmmakers, documentarians, producers, editors, and cinematographers. Their genre-spanning work has won industry awards, been screened at festivals around the world, appeared on major networks, and received funding from respected arts organizations.
You will also receive personalized guidance and support from our expert staff, including media production professionals and academic and career advisors.
Meet Our Faculty
Learn more about our faculty, which includes professors and lecturers.


Luis Camara
Special Consultant

Meghan O'Hara
Associate Professor

Meghan O'Hara
Acting Department Chair AY

Timothy Orme
Associate Professor

Enid Ryce
Professor

Silvia Turchin
Associate Professor

Gabrielle Galanter
Lecturer

Brent Hoff
Lecturer

Yhashika Lee
Lecturer

Yhashika Lee
Special Consultant

Yhashika Lee
Special Consultant

Yhashika Lee
Lecturer

Meghan Olivas
Lecturer

Meghan Olivas
Special Consultant

Ryan White
Lecturer
Meet Our Staff
Learn more about our department’s helpful and knowledgeable staff.

Jennifer Benge
Administrative Support Coordinator

Chris Carpenter
Media Production Specialist

Chris Carpenter
Lecturer

Naomi Bolanos
Academic Advisor

Naomi Bolanos
Special Consultant

Naomi Bolanos
Lecturer
