Paul Christians (Executive Director) is a curator and educator who earned an MA in anthropology from the University of Chicago, where he focused on cultural heritage in developing communities. He has worked in museum settings from creating content and community relations to the Petra: Lost City of Stone traveling exhibition. He has also developed databases and GIS archives for clients such as the Center for Ancient Middle Eastern Landscapes. In addition, he has served as a professional editor and researcher on academic projects published in university presses. Paul has developed and taught undergraduate courses in museums, history, and cultural heritage.

Jeff DeKock (Creative Director) is a filmmaker and college professor who gained an MA in visual anthropology from the University of Manchester. He has founded two production companies, most recently directing a documentary on Kenya’s 2008 post‐election violence as part of an East‐Africa wide peace building initiative. He has produced graphic design and advertising for non‐profit and commercial companies around the world. Jeff has taught media production and anthropology courses in the U.S. and Kenya, and has run a semester abroad program in Nicaragua. His photographic work has been published in a variety of outlets, and he has shot abroad for the New York Times.

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