Meet The Team

  • GRETJEN CLAUSING

    Executive Director

    gretjen@phillycam.org

  • BETTINA ESCAURIZA

    Coordinating News Producer

    bettina@phillycam.org

    I help members produce News stories for PhillyCAM Voices and Atrévete.

  • ELÌAS GONZALEZ

    Communications Manager

    elìas@phillycam,org

    I run the socials, newsletter, and general branding.

    I enjoy reading and writing about history, fiction, and the occult.

  • ROLAND BOYDEN

    Access Manager

    roland@phillycam.org

    I assist members with equipment checkout, editing, and studio productions to try and help content creation at PhillyCAM go as smoothly as possible.

  • JEFF BETHEA

    Operations Manager

    jeff@phillycam.org

    I oversee daily operations, enhancing the performance and productivity of our vibrant community media center.

    I'm a video gamer, nature bather, and fur-parent.

  • TIA KEMP

    Orientation Coordinator

    tia@phillycam.org

    My role is to guide individuals through the orientation process and facilitate information sessions, where people can learn more about how to get started at PhillyCAM.

  • BRAD LINDER

    Radio News Managing Editor

    brad@phillycam.org

    I help community journalists produce interviews and news segments and develop their storytelling skills for Block by Block, PhillyCAM's community radio news program.

  • GABE CASTRO

    Member Programming Manager

    gabe@phillycam.org

    I help members plan their content, fit their ideas into the PhillyCAM environment and connect them with other members who want to help them create.

    www.theghoulsnextdoor.com

  • RYAN SAUNDERS

    Director, Technical Services

    ryan@phillycam.org

    I'm responsible for ensuring the continued performance and upkeep of equipment available to members as well as equipment used in the broadcasting of content over our channels.

    Photography, history, travel.

  • REILY GORDON

    Access Facilitator

    reily@phillycam.org

    As Access Facilitator, I maintain equipment and studio spaces, answer technical questions and assist members with setup. I support young media makers with making really cool TV shows, films and audio projects.

    I am a musician and visual artist; I love being outdoors, learning about history, riding my bike, and eating good food.

  • LAURA DEUTCH

    Education Director

    laura@phillycam.org

    I direct the development and implementation of all our educational offerings, internship opportunities and support with production service projects and live shows produced at PhillyCAM.

    When not on the computer, I love being outdoors, riding my bike, playing with my 5-year-old, and traveling when possible.

    www.crackingopen.org

  • ARIEL TAYLOR

    Youth Media Manager

    ariel@phillycam.org

    I help youth members learn media literacy skills by creating thought-provoking content that uplifts youth voices so that they will not only be consumers of media but responsible media makers as well.

    When I'm not supporting young people you can find me thrifting for vintage finds or spending time with my awesome little family.

    @arielstreisand

  • DEBBIE RUDMAN

    TV Programming Director

    debbie@phillycam.org

    I oversee the presentation of PCAM TV to support membership’s voice and vision in accordance with our organizational mission .

    My experience includes curating and collaboration in the media arts, with active engagement in social justice issues and a passion for creativity, integrity, equity and sustainability. Along the way, I have also become an urban farmer and beekeeper.

    termite.org

  • CAMILLE PORTER

    Programming Coordinator

    camille@phillycam.org

    I oversee the intake and distribution of media content for presentation on PhillyCAM’s non commercial cable channel and other platforms, as well as supporting coordination of internal PhillyCAM projects.

    When I'm not at PhillyCAM, you can find me playing my bass, watching Survivor, or making endless Spotify playlists! I also love to explore culture through film and music.

  • ONIKA CARRINE

    Media Center Manager

    onika@phillycam.org

    I'm responsible for coordinating administrative operations supporting all aspects of this vibrant community media center by creating and maintaining a positive work environment, high levels of organizational communication, key-record keeping and coordination among departments and teams.

    I have many interests and I'm interested in many things. Right now, I'm obsessed with baking my own breads and desserts. Along with trying new recipes and replicating mainstream dishes from popular restaurants but with my own twist.

    I'm a Taurus Sun, Cancer/ Leo Moon, and a Sagittarius rising for the Astrology babes out there!