Manuel Yepez – Executive Director of Media & Production Services

I am Manuel Yepez, the Executive Director of Media and Production Services at PSTV, which is part of the School District of Philadelphia. I believe in the power of storytelling as a creator of meaningful connections and to empower young people in Philadelphia to develop media skills that can transform their lives. I enjoy being actively involved in every stage of production, from writing scripts to shooting and editing.

Over the years, I have dedicated myself to producing impactful videos and photographs while guiding others on their creative journeys. I work closely with staff and students, providing support for their projects, teaching practical skills, and helping them discover their unique voices through media.

My experiences have taught me to embrace change and tackle new challenges as they arise. To me, this work isn’t just a job; it’s an opportunity to make a real impact in our community through the power of storytelling and education.

Julian Jefferson – Media Technician & Production Facilitator

I’m Julian Jefferson, a creative visionary who loves to create new and immersive art. A lot of the work I’ve done has been in IT and help desk customer service, where I assisted with everyday technology issues as well as hardware repairs. I also have experience teaching multimedia classes as well as multimedia content creation which include Music, Flyers, 3D art galleries, and pictures. I love playing the drums and being in tune with music and currently teaching myself how to play bass. Community is incredibly important to me so being able to give back my talents and skills to teach others to do the same is one of my primary goals.

Jim Wells, M.S.Ed – Media Technician & Production Facilitator 

Jim’s passion for providing exceptional arts and technology opportunities to young people originates from the influence that such opportunities had on him growing up. He holds a BA in Media Studies and Education from Hampshire College and a Masters from the University of Pennsylvania, where he focused on finding ways to integrate hip-hop culture into the public school curriculum, and has spent various parts of his adult life as a touring musician, a college professor teaching courses about the impact of hip-hop on social justice movements, and a dive bartender. Most significantly, he co-founded Blackboard Labs (which later merged with youth-focused nonprofit Jr Music Executive), an after-school program based around providing safe spaces for Philadelphia teenagers to create hip-hop music and connect with members of the Philly hip-hop community. He has an unhealthy obsession with Philadelphia sports and Florida Gators football and probably spends more time on his Xbox than he should.

Naiser Warren-Robbinson – Media Technician Production Facilitator 

Naiser is a highly skilled and versatile communications expert with a passion for giving a voice to the voiceless. A former student of PSTV, Naiser has gone on to acquire skills and experience in a variety of sectors in multimedia, including video production, audio production, photography and journalism. Alongside PSTV, Naiser hopes to empower students with the knowledge and confidence needed to take on this world.

Trinity Church – Computer Support Specialist from UTP

I’m Trinity, a CSS (Computer Support Specialist) at PSTV. I have a passion for all things creative, especially animation and graphic design. My motto is that “It’s okay to make mistakes because it is apart of the learning process.” When I’m not at work, you can find me rewatching The Disastrous life of Saiki K, Alice in Borderland or any Spiderman movie. I also love styling my hair it’s my favorite form of self expression. While I love all types of video games my current favorite is Turnip Boy Robs a Bank and Subway Surfers will always be a classic!

Myles Byrd – Computer Support Specialist from UTP

Hi, I’m Myles: I’m a computer support specialist for PSTV! I’m a graduate of Temple University where I double majored in Media Studies & Production and Film & Media Arts. I’ve a strong interest in technology, gaming, and cameras, and multimedia work is the best way to combine and explore those subjects. I’m currently studying to earn my CompTIA A+ certification so that I can hopefully earn my Network+ certification as well. When I’m not working on anything important, you’re more than likely going to find me bullying or getting bullied by Elden Ring’s many bosses, pulling off stylish combos in Devil May Cry 5, or binge-watching DanDaDan.