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, Accounting & HR Manager
Judith Beltran, Office Coordinator
Anne Blalock, Philanthropy Relations Manager
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
Jennifer Van Camp, Programming & Education Manager
Scarlett Wilmsen, Film Awards Seating & Operations Manager
Rhea Woodson, Managing Director
FILMFEST 2025
Programming
David Ansen, Lead Programmer
Therese Hayes, Programmer
Joel Hoglund, Publications Coordinator
Jesse Knight, Programmer & Editor
Stephanie Pineda, Programming Coordinator
Alissa Simon, Lead Programmer
Phil Segal, Programming Assistant
Hebe Tabachnik, Senior Programmer
Operations
Jim Gazan, Assistant Volunteer Manager
Clayton Martin, Print Traffic Manager
Susan Nathan, Concierge Assistant
Deborah Ray Scanlon, Volunteer Manager
Aaron Ridenour, Technical Director
Debbie Wright, Concierge Manager
Marketing and Publicity
Kylie Elliot, Scenario PR
Martin Foster, Creative Services
Austin Good, Scenario PR
Alana Maiello, Marketing Manager
Steve Wilson, Scenario PR
SHORTFEST 2024
Programming
Rebecca Crompton, Programming Intern
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
Guest Relations
Stella Schneider, Hospitality Coordinator
Juju Behrens, Guest Relations Assistant
Operations
Renae Farias, Venue Manager
Martin Foster, Creative Services
Isabella Ibarra, Special Events Coordinator
Debbie Ray Scanlon, Volunteer Manager
Zack Solomon, Venue Manager
Ron Sylvester, Venue Manager
Marketing
Alana Maiello, Marketing Coordinator
Madeline Reardon, Social Media Intern
Forum
Ana Souza, Forum Producer
Bobbi Broome, Forum & Jury Coordinator
Publicity
Austin Good, Scenario PR
Aramis Rivera, Publicity Intern
Steve Wilson, Scenario PR