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Dr. Rachel Raimist has always understood the power of storytelling to shape lives. Long before she directed episodes for major networks or broke barriers within the Directors Guild of America, she experienced firsthand how filmmaking could uncover truth and inspire change.
Dr. Ana DeGenna’s path into education wasn’t one she expected. With an undergraduate degree in economics, she originally imagined a future in public policy.
Dr. Alfonso Jimenez’s journey in education began in Long Beach, where he attended elementary, middle, and high school before studying physiology at California State University, Long Beach.
Sandy Mikulik always knew she was meant to be an educator. "I always knew, it was always in my blood to be an educator," she says. As a child, she would gather her stuffed animals in front of a chalkboard, playing the role of teacher long before she ever stepped into a real classroom.
Filmmaking is more than just a career for Crystal Ruiz; it’s a journey shaped by her roots in Brooklyn and the people who’ve inspired her along the way. In this Q&A, she reflects on the experiences and mentors that have guided her path, how teaching has influenced her creative process, and the lessons she hopes to pass on to her students.
