About Us
STAFF
Our staff is dedicated to delivering an entertaining festival experience that captivates our guests, sparks conversation, and leaves you wanting to attend again and again. Get to know us! We are happy to be part of this delightful experience.
PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM SOCIETY
Marissa Aguayo, Sr. Development Associate
Felicia Alford, Accounting & HR Manager
Judith Beltran, Office Coordinator
Jose Padilla, Accounting Assistant
Alexander Paz. Operations Manager
Liliana Rodriguez, Artistic Director
Kelly Rogers Ph.D., Development & Corporate Sponsorship Manager
Christina Sasse, Film Awards Director of Operations & Producer
Angie Valdericeda, Membership Manager
Jennifer Van Camp, Programming & Education Manager
Scarlett Wilmsen, Film Awards Seating & Operations Manager
Rhea Woodson, Managing Director
SHORTFEST 2024
Programming
Ash Hoyle, Programmer
Jesse Knight, Programmer
Stephanie Owens, Programmer
Stephanie Pineda, Programming Coordinator
Céline Roustan, Programmer
Robert Torres, Programmer
Rachel Walker, Programmer
Celeste Wong, Programmer
Operations
Renae Farias, Venue Manager
Martin Foster, Creative Services
Debbie Ray Scanlon, Volunteer Manager
Zack Solomon, Venue Manager
Ron Sylvester, Venue Manager
Forum
Ana Souza, Forum Producer
Bobbi Broome, Forum & Jury Coordinator
Publicity
Kylie Elliot, Scenario PR
Austin Good, Scenario PR
Steve Wilson, Scenario PR
FILMFEST 2024
Programming
Catherine Alderete, Programming Intern
David Ansen, Lead Programmer
Mimi Brody, Programmer
Therese Hayes, Programmer
Joel Hoglund, Publications Coordinator
Brian Hu, Programmer
Jesse Knight, Editor
Stephanie Pineda, Programming Assistant
Jane Schoettle, Programmer & Filmmaker Retreat Producer
Alissa Simon, Lead Programmer
Hebe Tabachnik, Senior Programmer
Guest Relations
Matthew Berg, Guest Relations Manager
Vera Bianchini, Guest Relations Coordinator
Jorge Molina, Guest Relations Coordinator
Simon Ryder, Ground Transportation Manager
Stella Schneider, Guest Relations Hotel Coordinator
Operations
Luke Bates, Co-Box Office Manager
Jody Cole, Theater Operations Manager
Tara Dupuis, Special Events Manager
Jim Gazan, Assistant Volunteer Manager
Randi Johns, Credentials Manager
Alicia Lombardo, Special Events Intern
Clayton Martin, Print Traffice Manager
Susan Nathan, Concierge Assistant
Jose Padilla, Co-Box Office Manager
Litzy Pineda, Development Intern
Deborah Ray Scanlon, Volunteer Manager
Michelle Reyes, Credentials Assistant
Aaron Ridenour, Technical Director
Lorna Schanzenbach Lounge Host
Lorenzo Taylor, Lounge Host
Christopher Vann, Production Manager
Debbie Wright, Concierge Manager
Film Awards
Chris Coggins, Film Awards Security Manager
Martin Foster, Film Awards Designer
Kameron Gregson, Film Awards Executive Assistant
Amy Hartman, Film Awards Credentials Assistant & Studio Coordinator
Joel Hoglund, Film Awards Program Writer
Jessica Jazayeri, Film Awards Associate Director
Dan Kleba, Film Awards Production Coordinator
Matthew McRee, Film Awards Credentials Manager
Marketing and Publicity
Kylie Elliot, Scenario PR
Martin Foster, Creative Services
Austin Good, Scenario PR
Jordan Schudie, PR Intern
Andrew Sheets, Marketing Assistant
Steve Wilson, Scenario PR