Tom Tripp
Executive Director
Tom is busy every day guiding our way through a myriad of possible edtech futures to find what works best for Berkeley Haas students and faculty. He has been with Berkeley Haas for the past ten years, leading initiatives such as our Virtual Classrooms, Cheit Hall Classroom Technology Refresh, automated lecture capture, and the design and implementation of Chou Hall’s award-winning classroom technology.
Amy Ho
Learning Experience Design Lead
Amy is excited about leveraging technology to design impactful learning experiences for students both inside and outside of the classroom. At Haas, her core focus is on working with students, faculty, and staff to extend the reach of a Haas education through programs like the Flex MBA. She holds a B.A. in Business Economics from UCLA and an M.A. in Instructional Technology and Media from Teachers College, Columbia University.
Aria Priest
Production Lead
Aria helps our faculty and clients through their journey of building their content from script to screen. She has over twenty years of production experience in a range of changing environments as well as roles, from television to radio to movies to educational media. Her favorite part of her work life is when she gets to spend time in the studio, and she really enjoys working with all of the Haas faculty and staff!
Sharon Guo
Learning Experience Designer
Sharon, a strong believer in the power of educational technology and instructional design, develops effective and engaging learning experiences to help learners achieve learning goals. Prior to Haas, Sharon was an Instructional Designer at New York Law School, delivering institution-wide learning solutions and advising faculty on how to transition traditional legal education to online and blended formats. Sharon earned her B.S. in Social Studies Education with a minor in Mathematics from Boston University and M.A. in Instructional Technology and Media from Teachers College, Columbia University.
Dave Henderson
Learning Experience Designer
You will always find Dave Henderson thinking of how to combine the community and integrity of the classroom experience with the most useful online tools. Before returning to the Bay Area where he grew up, Dave worked at USC’s Rossier School of Education, helping to design online courses for the next generation of urban education leaders. He has a PhD in history with a specialty in Modern Spain. His education brought him across the UC system: he’s been a Banana Slug, Anteater, and Triton.
Hamza Taha
Learning Technologies Support Consultant
Hamza lives in the intersection of technology, multimedia and training. His background includes multimedia production, course content creation and delivery, as well as software development. He is excited to work with faculty and students to strive for the most engaging and effective learning experiences.
Hamza earned his B.S. in Information Systems at Carnegie Mellon University. Outside of work, Hamza is a big fan of music and an avid concert-goer!
Galen Hans
Post Production Specialist
Galen brings his passion for video editing and motion design to the Haas Digital team, where he is responsible for the post-production of video content recorded with faculty and clients. When he isn’t editing videos, he enjoys helping the team film in the studio. Prior to joining Haas Digital, Galen earned his B.A. in Film and Digital Media from UC Santa Cruz and went on to work in media production. He is excited to continue with the UC system working at Berkeley.
Kevin Nguyen
Virtual Learning Spaces Specialist
Geoff Kmitt
Senior AV Engineer
Geoffrey, a seasoned Senior Audio-Visual Technology Engineer at Berkeley Haas, has been planning, integrating, and maintaining audio-visual systems since 2010. Certified CTS Intergrator and skilled in remote teaching technologies, Geoffrey’s career evolved from video production and working in the entertainment industry to specialized event support for San Francisco’s corporate technology. His dedication to client success is matched only by his knack for problem-solving.
With a Master’s in Video Production from Brooks Institute of Photography, Geoff brings extensive experience in multimedia and a passion for delivering engaging event experiences. Whether it’s creating A/V build plans or managing event software, Geoff is committed to enhancing the technology environment through innovation and expertise. At home, he is also an avid baker, always willing to bring in leftovers!
Tyler Kim
Student Assistant
Tyler is currently a student in the College of Letters & Sciences looking to double major in Film Studies and Cognitive Science. Outside of film, Tyler plays a lot of volleyball, skateboards, and writes in his free time.
Ryan Lue Chin
Student Assistant
Ryan is currently a student studying economics in the College of Letters and Science. In his free time, Ryan enjoys surfing, grilling, and fitness.
Tomas Luque
Student Assistant
Tomas is an undergraduate student in UC Berkeley’s Management, Entrepreneurship, & Technology (M.E.T.) Program, pursuing a double major in Industrial Engineering & Operations Research and Business Administration. A tech enthusiast with a keen interest in leveraging innovative solutions, Tomas is passionate about enhancing learning experiences through emerging technology. At Haas Digital, he supports faculty, students, and staff in creating dynamic and engaging educational environments, contributing to projects that shape the future of classroom technology and media production at Haas.
Edwin Alvarado
Student Assistant
Edwin is an undergraduate in the college of Letters and Science, where he is majoring in Film Studies. At Haas Digital, he brings his passion for video editing/storytelling and helps maintain the virtual classroom environment. Additionally, Edwin loves weight lifting and cooking!
Fiona Tieche
Student Assistant
Fiona is currently a student in the College of Letters & Sciences, studying Film & Media. She brings her long time passion for film to Haas Digital, supporting the team in their production efforts. Other than film, Fiona loves music, reading, photography, and being outdoors.
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