Sergio De La Torre

Associate Professor, University of San Francisco

Sergio De La Torre has worked with and documented the multiple ways in which citizens reinvent themselves in the city they inhabit. These works have appeared in the 10th Istanbul Biennial; Bienal Barro de America; Cleveland Performance Art Festival; Atelier Frankfurt; Centro Cultural Tijuana; YBCA; TRIBECA Film Festival; and El Festival Internacional de Cine de Morelia. Sergio De La Torre is an Associate Professor at the University of San Francisco Art and Architecture Department.

Moanalani Jeffrey

Principal, Agency Moanalani Jeffrey

Before building a successful photography agency in 2010, Moanalani Jeffrey spent six years in advertising, sales, and marketing, representing clients for broadcast giants CBS and iHeartMedia. Today, her fresh approach and trusted execution have earned a roster of clients from luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Cartier to celebrities, non-profits, and dignitaries, including sitting presidents and political figures.

Ben Moon

Art Director, Instagram/Moon Collective

Ben is a visual designer and art director born and raised in the Bay Area.

Jackie von Treskow

Public Art Project Manager, San Francisco Arts Commission

Jackie von Treskow is an Oakland-based Public Art Administrator with more than a decade of experience implementing innovative, site-responsive projects in the public realm. As a Project Manager for the San Francisco Arts Commission’s Public Art Program and Civic Art Collection, von Treskow currently oversees an average of fifteen to twenty permanently sited public art projects each year, working closely with partner agencies and community stakeholders citywide.

Jacqueline Bates

Photography Director, California Sunday Magazine and Pop-Up Magazine

Jacqueline Bates is Photography Director of The California Sunday Magazine, which won the National Magazine Award for excellence in photography in 2016 and 2017, and Pop-Up Magazine. Previously, she was senior photo editor of W Magazine and worked in the photo departments of ELLE, Interview, and Wired. Bates holds an MFA in photography from the School of Visual Arts. Her work has been exhibited internationally.

Bruce Getty

Photographer/Business Owner, Getty Photography

Bruce Getty is a renowned landscape photographer from the Bay Area. He’s given photography workshops across the United States and has been in business for over 20 years. Through his time in the industry, he’s worked with over 600 clients, shot photography in over 10 countries, and hosted international workshops in various locations such as Dubai, Canada, Australia, and Patagonia. His passion is sharing the love of the outdoors and benefits that nature can bring through landscape photography. He hopes to inspire others to travel and experience nature through his photographs of the world.

Sean Uyehara

Director of Programs, Headlands Center for the Arts

Sean Uyehara is Director of Programs at Headlands Center for the Arts, where he oversees the organization's mission-based activities. Prior to joining Headlands, was a programmer at SFFILM, where he developed cross-disciplinary exhibitions, performances, and screenings. He has a PhD in Cinema-Television, Critical Studies from the University of Southern California where he focused his studies on the concept of the virtual.

Isaac Haney-Owens

Artist, Creativity Explored

Isaac Haney-Owens has been taking pictures since early childhood. He used a film camera for his first photographic practices but has since switched to a digital format because he enjoys the immediacy. One of his projects involves recreating vintage signs as miniature dioramas. He curated his first exhibition at the Creativity Explored (CE) gallery in summer 2019, entitled Cityscape. He was among the first artists to participate in CE's Artist Internship program, where he created content for their social media channels.

Monetta White

Executive Director, Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD)

Monetta White, a native San Franciscan, is a community advocate and champion of preserving African American culture. With a background in civic engagement, production, and entrepreneurship, and over 20 years of development experience in public programs and local business, White has collaborated with hundreds of non-profits, donors, corporations, and creators. As MoAD Executive Director, she has created alliances with the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, the Nelson Mandela Foundation, the Perez Art Museum of Miami, and the African American Art and Cultural Complex.

Nicole Frugé

Director of Visuals, San Francisco Chronicle

At the San Francisco Chronicle, Nicole Frugé leads one of the most diverse metro photo staffs in the nation. She was named the Jim Gordon Photo Editor of the Year in 2019, Photo Editor of the Year in 2018, and the Chronicle's photo editors were twice named the Picture Editing Team of the Year by the National Press Photographers Association’s Best of Photojournalism contest. She spent ten years as a staff photographer in Texas and Florida. She covered the Iraq war, Hurricane Katrina, and social and environmental issues for the San Antonio Express-News.

Jamelle Namocatcat

I'm a person who loves to dance and be creative. I love trying out new things and meeting new people. I’ve decided to attend this curating program to expand my experiences in life and open up new opportunities for myself.

Evelyn Chuang

I'm a visual artist born and raised in San Francisco with a love for nature and creating inspiring art that brings communities together. I became a youth curator to celebrate and honor the precious memories of our parks through a photo exhibit created by people from around the world.

Kelly Ko

I'm a senior at El Cerrito High and constantly looking for accessible resources for my community. I became a youth curator because I wanted to curate an exhibit that encapsulates and represents the diversity all around the Bay Area.

Francis Ruiz

I was raised in San Francisco, surrounded by a vibrant community of artists. I am passionate about pursuing various artistic interests. I am part of CYC because I wanted to curate an exhibit that captures the various, beautiful moments and experiences of people at parks and that celebrates art and artists!

Kendall Krouse

I'm an adventurous person who loves exploring new places. I am a youth curator because I grew up in the Presidio and being a part of this new park is an amazing opportunity.

Rajiv Natesan

My name is Rajiv and I am a studious and curious high school student. I am a youth curator because I want to share my love for the parks with people from all over the Bay Area.

Dante D’Amico

My name is Dante, and I am a senior at The Bay School. I'm a youth curator because I love the community that lies within the parks, and I want to help put together a photo exhibit that conveys that community.

Ashkon Tabatabai

Hi, my name is Ashkon and I am a rising sophomore at San Domenico High School. I became a youth curator because I enjoy art and I wanted to curate an exhibit.