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
Lecturer
