GBA-ARTA Seminars Presenters
L Michael Bouyer Sr
Michael is a Multimedia Producer and Educator. During the past 40 years, Michael has photographed and directed productions around the United States, Mexico, and Africa.
Michael has taught photography, videography, since 1986, and computer applications since 1992. From 1993 to 1998, he taught at a small non-profit computer-based learning center in East Palo Alto (called Plugged In), where (in 1993) their murder rate was highest in the nation (per capita). For 5 years, Michael produced several multimedia documentaries, and TV Talk Shows, teaching multi-ethnic teenagers production techniques using the computer and the Internet. His classes and productions have been seen on CNN’s Prime News, the BBC, Network TV, numerous cable TV stations, in independently produced documentary programs, in TIME Magazine, the San Francisco Chronicle and San Jose Mercury newspapers.
Michael has been on the faculty at San Francisco State University, and developed curriculum and taught multimedia studies all over California. Michael has been General Managers of several national corporations, and as creator and developer of GBAT (Greater Bay Area Talent) and ARTA (the Arts Resources & Talents Association), Michael is honored and excited to be a managing contributor to all that GBA-ARTA Productions is and will become.
Linda Mathis
Linda is a longtime respected friend, confident, and visionary. She's a mother of two grown children, grandmother of two, and former founder/owner of a successful business for many years. Linda has been an integral part of GBA-ARTA Productions development for a decade, and excited to see years of passion come to fruition.
Linda is one of the Senior Management members, in charge of Marketing and PR, and Executive Producer of a few GBATTV programs. A regular contributor to every production brainstorming session, Linda is the Creator of four of the GBATTV shows coming in 2017: Music Maker Bios, Fork in the Road, Take Me Out, and MOMtrepeneurs. Linda is an integral part of the creation and management of many GBATTV projects.
Linda is a longtime respected friend, confident, and visionary. She's a mother of two grown children, grandmother of two, and former founder/owner of a successful business for many years. Linda has been an integral part of GBA-ARTA Productions development for a decade, and excited to see years of passion come to fruition.
Linda is one of the Senior Management members, in charge of Marketing and PR, and Executive Producer of a few GBATTV programs. A regular contributor to every production brainstorming session, Linda is the Creator of four of the GBATTV shows coming in 2017: Music Maker Bios, Fork in the Road, Take Me Out, and MOMtrepeneurs. Linda is an integral part of the creation and management of many GBATTV projects.
Annie Nordberg
Annie joined the GBAT team 3 1/2 years ago. I had the pleasure of gaining experience in the field I had not yet explored, but desired to be in, more than anything. I had only dreamed of getting my foot in the door. GBA-ARTA is unique: Unique in a way that it affords you the opportunity to forge your own path into an industry that is otherwise closed off to women and young people. GBA-ARTA provides internships, where you gain hands-on experience, which benefits the most. I became an Executive Producer and On-Camera talent on GBATTV's show Nside California, where I carved my own path to success. There is no better reward than the fruits of your own labor! I was able to produce my own segments, and write introductions for several of GBATTV's television programs. Now I have the tools to make GBATTV better and further my dream of being in the industry. I also gained behind the camera experience by contributing to the technical aspect of segment producing. I manned the camera on 2 of GBATTV's shows, Comedy Across America and Music Maker Bios.
I have experience in voice talent, by recording radio commercials for the local radio station. I have recorded approximately 10 commercials so far. I hope you all are as excited as I am about this unique and once in a lifetime opportunity!!
Annie joined the GBAT team 3 1/2 years ago. I had the pleasure of gaining experience in the field I had not yet explored, but desired to be in, more than anything. I had only dreamed of getting my foot in the door. GBA-ARTA is unique: Unique in a way that it affords you the opportunity to forge your own path into an industry that is otherwise closed off to women and young people. GBA-ARTA provides internships, where you gain hands-on experience, which benefits the most. I became an Executive Producer and On-Camera talent on GBATTV's show Nside California, where I carved my own path to success. There is no better reward than the fruits of your own labor! I was able to produce my own segments, and write introductions for several of GBATTV's television programs. Now I have the tools to make GBATTV better and further my dream of being in the industry. I also gained behind the camera experience by contributing to the technical aspect of segment producing. I manned the camera on 2 of GBATTV's shows, Comedy Across America and Music Maker Bios.
I have experience in voice talent, by recording radio commercials for the local radio station. I have recorded approximately 10 commercials so far. I hope you all are as excited as I am about this unique and once in a lifetime opportunity!!
Carmen Donovan
Carmen is a graduate of the San Francisco Academy of Art, with a Bachelors of Fine Art Degree (Photography Major). She is a seasoned still photographer, with a keen eye for details. Carmen’s exceptional skill at planning, organizing and directing, has accelerated her position within the GBATTV organization. Carmen originally joined the GBATTV team as a camera operator, but asked to take on the additional task of producing segments. Her dedication, motivation, and attention to the smallest details quickly moved her into the position of Executive Producer. She hasn’t stopped there. Carmen also performs exceptionally well as on-camera interviewer.
Carmen is a graduate of the San Francisco Academy of Art, with a Bachelors of Fine Art Degree (Photography Major). She is a seasoned still photographer, with a keen eye for details. Carmen’s exceptional skill at planning, organizing and directing, has accelerated her position within the GBATTV organization. Carmen originally joined the GBATTV team as a camera operator, but asked to take on the additional task of producing segments. Her dedication, motivation, and attention to the smallest details quickly moved her into the position of Executive Producer. She hasn’t stopped there. Carmen also performs exceptionally well as on-camera interviewer.
Tapatha Kendrick
Tapatha is an artist advocate and media promotions business owner, based in France and the United States. Her travels help her be successful as a Music Executive Producer, in France and the US. She is working with French start-ups: Evoluko and others; working with the Nantes—French Department of International Relations; UNESCO Projects, and others.
Here in the US, Tapatha is a University of San Franscio assist Chaplain; a member of the USFEntrepreneurial Venture Program; and part of the Energime University Global Community leadership team, and one of the GBATTV family of business women, focused on making GBATTVthe #1 woman owned Internet Broadcast Network in California or anywhere else.
Tapatha is an artist advocate and media promotions business owner, based in France and the United States. Her travels help her be successful as a Music Executive Producer, in France and the US. She is working with French start-ups: Evoluko and others; working with the Nantes—French Department of International Relations; UNESCO Projects, and others.
Here in the US, Tapatha is a University of San Franscio assist Chaplain; a member of the USFEntrepreneurial Venture Program; and part of the Energime University Global Community leadership team, and one of the GBATTV family of business women, focused on making GBATTVthe #1 woman owned Internet Broadcast Network in California or anywhere else.
Daniela Adamo
Daniela is the owner of Rank Vantage Media! I've been in the marketing scene since living abroad in China and it opened my eyes to the endless possibilities and potential to not only gaining the freedom I sought, (working for myself, and more travels,) but also giving back so much value to others in their own businesses. After being in the scene for a while, one facet captured my attention more than any other, as I gained two millionaire mentors who taught me everything they knew. They scaled their own businesses in such a short amount of time and created such value to local business owners that I knew I had to be a part of it. This was the direction of SEO or "Search Engine Optimization." I dove right in and simply haven't stopped. The potential for helping others create their dreams are endless, and that was the draw for me.
Daniela is the owner of Rank Vantage Media! I've been in the marketing scene since living abroad in China and it opened my eyes to the endless possibilities and potential to not only gaining the freedom I sought, (working for myself, and more travels,) but also giving back so much value to others in their own businesses. After being in the scene for a while, one facet captured my attention more than any other, as I gained two millionaire mentors who taught me everything they knew. They scaled their own businesses in such a short amount of time and created such value to local business owners that I knew I had to be a part of it. This was the direction of SEO or "Search Engine Optimization." I dove right in and simply haven't stopped. The potential for helping others create their dreams are endless, and that was the draw for me.
Cera Hinton
Cera has been working on building GBA-ARTA Productions since 2008. She has been a regular “On-Camera” talent during all of the GBAT-TV developmental years, and will continue to contribute her special talent for interviewing and presenting destinations, events, and discoveries to the Greater Bay Are TV audiences, and beyond.
Cera has a degree in Political Science, and is a former Real Estate Agent. She owns her own motorcycle race track and is a competitive motorcycle racer/trainer. Cera is not just a pretty face. She continues to be a role model for other young women who have to struggle with gender stereotyping, as she hosts and appears in several of the GBAT-TV shows coming in 2017--What’s Up Dock?, Y-Chroma Sports, and Comedy Across America
Cera has been working on building GBA-ARTA Productions since 2008. She has been a regular “On-Camera” talent during all of the GBAT-TV developmental years, and will continue to contribute her special talent for interviewing and presenting destinations, events, and discoveries to the Greater Bay Are TV audiences, and beyond.
Cera has a degree in Political Science, and is a former Real Estate Agent. She owns her own motorcycle race track and is a competitive motorcycle racer/trainer. Cera is not just a pretty face. She continues to be a role model for other young women who have to struggle with gender stereotyping, as she hosts and appears in several of the GBAT-TV shows coming in 2017--What’s Up Dock?, Y-Chroma Sports, and Comedy Across America
Steve Leedom
Steve is founder/chief marketing officer/Business Boosters – a digital marketing agency “Making Life a Grand Adventure” is Steve’s inner drive, both for his business and personal life. Sixteen years ago he left the behind the security of the corporate world to start his own creative ad agency. He firmly believes that “calculated risk-taking” is the best way to make great advancement – both professionally and personally – and reinforces this belief to his team weekly during his company’s Monday Morning Mindshift. “The key to forward advancement in life, as well as bringing forth incredible creativity, is to take one or two steps forward into the unknown. Letting yourself experience a little uncertainty keeps things “fresh” and puts your mind into a problem-solving mode.” “The ability to take risks can be learned,” which Steve remembers he learned himself during his Junior Year in high school. “Usually it’s as simple as getting out of your own way and just doing it, whatever it is.” Learning that trait served Steve well throughout a long corporate history in new product development, creative design and Internet marketing. As vice president of marketing at Smartshop.com and Cinemascore.com, Steve lead the development of the Web site environment and implemented strategies for product branding, membership acquisition and retention, affiliate programs, advertising revenue streams and corporate public relations. Steve also previously served as director of marketing for the venture capital firm ALARIS, Inc. and served as the senior marketing manager for Packard Bell/NEC Computers' Internet Business Unit, managing the design and development of their national Internet service provider (ISP) service. Steve is a graduate of California State University, Northridge, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in radio, television and film communications.
Steve is founder/chief marketing officer/Business Boosters – a digital marketing agency “Making Life a Grand Adventure” is Steve’s inner drive, both for his business and personal life. Sixteen years ago he left the behind the security of the corporate world to start his own creative ad agency. He firmly believes that “calculated risk-taking” is the best way to make great advancement – both professionally and personally – and reinforces this belief to his team weekly during his company’s Monday Morning Mindshift. “The key to forward advancement in life, as well as bringing forth incredible creativity, is to take one or two steps forward into the unknown. Letting yourself experience a little uncertainty keeps things “fresh” and puts your mind into a problem-solving mode.” “The ability to take risks can be learned,” which Steve remembers he learned himself during his Junior Year in high school. “Usually it’s as simple as getting out of your own way and just doing it, whatever it is.” Learning that trait served Steve well throughout a long corporate history in new product development, creative design and Internet marketing. As vice president of marketing at Smartshop.com and Cinemascore.com, Steve lead the development of the Web site environment and implemented strategies for product branding, membership acquisition and retention, affiliate programs, advertising revenue streams and corporate public relations. Steve also previously served as director of marketing for the venture capital firm ALARIS, Inc. and served as the senior marketing manager for Packard Bell/NEC Computers' Internet Business Unit, managing the design and development of their national Internet service provider (ISP) service. Steve is a graduate of California State University, Northridge, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in radio, television and film communications.
Jeska Lapin
Jeska is a native to the Bay, Jeska has been working in the Bay Area Film Industry, doing Props/Fabrication, Set Dressing/Building and Production Design, for almost 20 years. Growing up with a very artistically talented mom and a highly skilled carpenter dad, she feels very fortunate to have the best of these two worlds—Precision and creativity! She has built, designed and propped out sets for a wide range of commercials, feature films, operas/musicals and live events. Some of her recent works include the Netflix TV series—“Thirteen Reasons Why”, Google, Dockers and a Live SuperBowl Show. She loves the art of storytelling through aesthetics, thinking outside the box, and creating the details that make you want to look twice. Jeska has a strong appreciation for every medium of art from theater, music, museums and film. She loves working with a diverse crew, collaborating with all cultures and walks of life. Exploring new ideas and places, spending time with her loved ones and combining her skills and passion for helping the community are what keeps her balanced and inspired.
Jeska is a native to the Bay, Jeska has been working in the Bay Area Film Industry, doing Props/Fabrication, Set Dressing/Building and Production Design, for almost 20 years. Growing up with a very artistically talented mom and a highly skilled carpenter dad, she feels very fortunate to have the best of these two worlds—Precision and creativity! She has built, designed and propped out sets for a wide range of commercials, feature films, operas/musicals and live events. Some of her recent works include the Netflix TV series—“Thirteen Reasons Why”, Google, Dockers and a Live SuperBowl Show. She loves the art of storytelling through aesthetics, thinking outside the box, and creating the details that make you want to look twice. Jeska has a strong appreciation for every medium of art from theater, music, museums and film. She loves working with a diverse crew, collaborating with all cultures and walks of life. Exploring new ideas and places, spending time with her loved ones and combining her skills and passion for helping the community are what keeps her balanced and inspired.
Leenda Kalfi
Leenda is from Rio Vista, California. I was a part of my community radio station, KRVH 91.5FM Radio Rio for all 4 years I was in high school. I was involved in multiple shows including “Rat Radio” and “Lab Rats” but my main show was “The Morning Show”. I had to wake up every morning at 5am, be at the station by 6:45am to set up for our recordings, start the show with my costars at 7am sharp, end at 8am, then was in class by 8:10am! It got me into the great habit of waking up early and being productive and punctual, and it still keeps with me. Nowadays, I’m a 2nd year Theatre Arts major at Sonoma State University with an emphasis on Acting. I’m currently waiting for our Communications Department to open up for applications so I can declare my double major in Radio Broadcast/Audio Production as well, and continue learning about what I love.
Leenda is from Rio Vista, California. I was a part of my community radio station, KRVH 91.5FM Radio Rio for all 4 years I was in high school. I was involved in multiple shows including “Rat Radio” and “Lab Rats” but my main show was “The Morning Show”. I had to wake up every morning at 5am, be at the station by 6:45am to set up for our recordings, start the show with my costars at 7am sharp, end at 8am, then was in class by 8:10am! It got me into the great habit of waking up early and being productive and punctual, and it still keeps with me. Nowadays, I’m a 2nd year Theatre Arts major at Sonoma State University with an emphasis on Acting. I’m currently waiting for our Communications Department to open up for applications so I can declare my double major in Radio Broadcast/Audio Production as well, and continue learning about what I love.