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

Luis Camara

Professor

Luis Camara

Luis Camara

Special Consultant

Meghan O'Hara

Meghan O'Hara

Associate Professor

Meghan O'Hara

Meghan O'Hara

Acting Department Chair AY

Timothy Orme

Timothy Orme

Associate Professor

Enid Ryce

Enid Ryce

Professor

Silvia Turchin

Silvia Turchin

Associate Professor

Gabrielle Galanter

Gabrielle Galanter

Lecturer

Brent Hoff

Brent Hoff

Lecturer

Yhashika Lee

Yhashika Lee

Lecturer

Yhashika Lee

Yhashika Lee

Special Consultant

Yhashika Lee

Yhashika Lee

Special Consultant

Yhashika Lee

Yhashika Lee

Lecturer

Meghan Olivas

Meghan Olivas

Lecturer

Meghan Olivas

Meghan Olivas

Special Consultant

Ryan White

Ryan White

Lecturer

Meet Our Staff

Learn more about our department’s helpful and knowledgeable staff.

Jennifer Benge

Jennifer Benge

Administrative Support Coordinator

Chris Carpenter

Chris Carpenter

Media Production Specialist

Chris Carpenter

Chris Carpenter

Lecturer

Naomi Bolanos

Naomi Bolanos

Academic Advisor

Naomi Bolanos

Naomi Bolanos

Special Consultant

Naomi Bolanos

Naomi Bolanos

Lecturer

Shaun Levy

Shaun Levy

Career Advisor