The mastermind's of OTL’s innovative curriculum and provide instruction in the use of digital equipment during the workshop.
Program Team
Lucy Eagleson, Program Manager
Born and raised in Escondido, California, Lucy spent about 3 years living and volunteering at an orphanage in Bosnia-Herzegovina. It was during that time that she found herself in the midst of unique stories as she came to know the wise individuals behind those journeys. That wisdom, paired with a deep appreciation for the power of the image, inspired Lucy to pursue a career in filmmaking. Lucy obtained her Master of Fine Arts in Film and TV Production from the USC School of Cinematic Arts, and she continues to produce and direct short documentary films. She is honored to bring her passions together by seeking to instill in young people the importance of telling their stories, while providing them the skills necessary to create digital content. [email protected] |
Elisa Thomson, Coalition Builder
Elisa received her B.A. from the University of California, Santa Barbara and continued her education at Art Center Pasadena and The Brooks Institute of Photography. She traveled extensively as a photojournalist and worked as a photo editor for ABC-Clio/Exegy. Her teaching is also informed by her many years as a commercial photographer for clients such as Quiksilver, Roxy, Tea & Scones, and House. Before founding Outside the Lens, Elisa was the lead educator at the Museum of Photographic Arts, San Diego. [email protected] |
Skyler Economy, Program Coordinator
Economy, a documentary filmmaker, is a recent graduate of UC Berkeley with a BA in Film and Media Studies. She initially discovered her passion in film and media at Outside the Lens while a high school student, and has since explored a variety of global opportunities in film and journalism. Using the power of film and media, she educates, empowers, and connects people of diverse backgrounds around the world. |
Bryn Silverman, Project Coordinator
Bryn is a Berlin based director and producer. She graduated from the University of Southern California School of Cinema-TV in 2011 and has been working globally since. She believes in entrepreneurship and seeing the world. She developed the video and animation program at Fotokids in Guatemala and planted the seeds for the Outside the Lens chapter in Jordan. She has traveled to over 50 countries and visited five continents producing and directing for publications such as Reuters, Spin Magazine, New Era, Freunde von Freunden, Glamour Magazine, NPR, Vocativ, MSNB and SABC. |
Alli Spring, Program Evaluator and Needs Assessment
Alli is an international educator who believes in the power of community and the transformative role that education can play. Alli holds B.A.’s in Spanish and Government from Claremont McKenna College (’07), and she is currently pursuing her graduate degree in International Education Policy and Management at Vanderbilt University (’16). With specializations in international education development policy and education in emergencies, Alli plans to work with some of our world’s most vulnerable children and their educators upon graduating. |
Carly Matsumoto, Communications
Carly was born and raised on Kauai and earned a B.A. in Marketing from the University of San Diego. She has a passion for philanthropy, creative solutions and working with diverse groups of people. Prior to joining Outside the Lens, Carly was an Agribusiness Advisor with the Peace Corps in Cameroon. In her spare time Carly enjoys all things outdoors and in the water; particularly backpacking, traveling, camping, beach volleyball, running, surfing and striving to be a mermaid. Carly currently serves at Outside the Lens through AmeriCorps's VISTA program. |