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
Felicia Alford, Finance Manager
Judith Beltran, Office Coordinator
Anne Blalock, Philanthropy Relations Manager
Kameron Gregson, Film Awards & Brand Partnerships Coordinator
Natali Hopkins, Educational Programs Manager
Toni Merrihew, Executive Director
Jose Padilla, Accounting & Administrative Assistant
Alexander Paz, Operations Manager
Liliana Rodriguez, Artistic Director
Angelina Quirante, Film Awards Seating Manager
Christina Sasse, Film Awards Director of Operations & Producer
Phil Segal, Programming Coordinator
Jennifer Van Camp, Programming Manager
Scarlett Wilmsen, Corporate Sponsorship Manager
SHORTFEST 2026
Programming
Jesse Knight, Director of Programming
Céline Roustan, Director of Programming
Robert John Torres, Programmer
Rachel Walker, Programmer
Celeste Wong, Programmer
Darcy Wytko, Associate Programmer
Nichole Young, Associate Programmer
Daniel Crooke, Associate Programmer
Taylor Lomax, Associate Programmer
Neha Aziz, Associate Programmer
Operations
Mary Hanson, Volunteer Coordinator
Martin Foster, Creative Services
Brian Morataya, Tech Manager
Joshua Nye, Venue Operations Manager
Guest Relations
Noopur Sinha, Guest Relations Manager
Forum
Ana Paula Souza Kraft, Forum Producer
Publicity
Austin Good, Scenario PR
Steve Wilson, Scenario PR
FILMFEST 2026
Programming
Mimi Brody, Programmer
Daniel Crooke, Associate Programmer & Retreat Producer
Brian Hu, Programmer
Joel Hoglund, Publications Coordinator
Jesse Knight, Publications Editor
Stephanie Pineda, Programming Coordinator
Alissa Simon, Chief Programmer
Hebe Tabachnik, Senior Programmer
Raven Zaki, Programming Intern
Guest Relations
Noopur Sinha, Guest Relations Manager
Jack Heggi, Guest Relations Coordinator
Jorge Molina, Guest Relations Coordinator
Becky Montalvo, Hotel Coordinator
Ian Stewert, Transportation Coordinator
Jillian Holstad, Transportation Assistant
Operations
Cindy Chavez, Credentials Manager
Jim Gazan, Assistant Volunteer Manager
Mary Hanson, Volunteer Manager
Clayton Martin, Print Traffic Manager
Nayelli Ponce-Moreno, Operations Intern
Aaron Ridenour, Technical Director
Mackenzie Wardlow, Operations Assistant
Debbie Wright, Concierge Manager
Chad Gneiting, Production Manager
Marketing and Publicity
Kylie Elliot, Scenario PR
Martin Foster, Creative Services
Austin Good, Scenario PR
Sammy Merabet, Design Associate
Steve Wilson, Scenario PR