Agnes Chavez is a new media artist, educator and creative producer whose work merges art, science and technology to create data visualized light-sound experiences. In 2009 she founded the STEMarts Lab which designs sci-art installations for art/science organizations and festivals and develops STEAM programming that empowers youth and prepares them for the 21st century workplace. In 2014 she co-founded The PASEO Festival where she served as co-director/youth program director until 2019. She is founder of the Sube Language Curriculum since 1996. Agnes collaborates with educators, artists, scientists and interdisciplinary experts to create participatory sci-art installations such as Space Messengers, whose mission is to ignite scientific curiosity and wonder, visualizing thought-provoking reflections on the universe and encouraging participants to contemplate their role within it.

Carey followed an unconventional path to realize her true potential for leading teams and building communities, both inside and out of the workplace. Her passion for sharing stories and articulating complex ideas give her a well-rounded skill set to operate at all levels from the production floor to the boardroom. A passionate certified educator, Carey is accredited in public relations and has an extensive background in continual improvement and quality assurance.

Julia Doke has been an Ambassador and artist with STEMarts Lab since 2023. She recently completed the Department of Workforce Development Pre-Apprenticeship program with STEMarts to advance her social media management skills and now serves as STEMarts Lab’s Social Media Manager. A UNM graduate with a bachelor’s in Animation and Digital Arts, Julia has created 3D models of astrophysical concepts for STEMarts exhibits and co-instructed courses on modeling, texturing, and animating in CG Blender, including building GLB models for AR installations. She also has a background in digital illustration and graphic design for both professional and personal projects. A New Mexico native, Julia is passionate about visual arts, biology/ecology, and STEAM-based learning.

Shaylee Mirabal joined the STEMarts Lab team in 2023 as an Ambassador and worked her way to Director’s Assistant Apprentice, funded through the Taos Pueblo Education and Training Division Apprenticeship program. She is now part of the STEMarts team as the Directors Assistant while she attends the University of New Mexico studying nursing. In addition she leads workshops and runs STEMarts events as production manager.

Ivan Rodriguez-Holguin came to us a LANL Scholar intern and then was hired on to join the STEMarts Team as social media video editor. He creates all our video reels in collaboration with our social media STEAMTeam. Ivan graduated from the University of Denver
with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Computer Science. He is currently at CNM working towards an Associates degree in Cinematography and Film/Video Production. His passion is to transform ideas into passionate, engaging visual stories that resonate with audiences.

Ian Harrison is a 3D artist, animator, and programmer with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film and Digital Arts from UNM. With 14 years of experience in Blender 3D and 6 years in programming, Ian’s work blends fantasy and realism, reflecting his passion for space, video games, art, and science. This past year, Ian worked as the lead animator and editor for several live musical performance visual productions before joining Syncronos Design Inc. as the IT specialist. At Syncronos, he contributes to a full-length animated film about the world around us. That year, Ian also led enemy development for the game Botnyst and showcased an interactive projection piece in “Edge Conditions. Ian started as a STEMarts Ambassador and is now contracted to lead the digital media arts workshops and contributes creatively to the STEMarts installations.

Arwen Hubbard is a passionate space science educator and ecologist, holding undergraduate degrees in Resource Management and Agricultural Ecology, as well as a Master of Science in Space Studies with a focus on Planetary Science. Currently pursuing her doctorate in STEM education, Arwen’s mission is to ignite curiosity about the Universe. Based in the Northern New Mexico, Arwen teaches space science online to learners of all ages. She’s also a NASA Solar System Ambassador, an author, a science scriptwriter for educational channels, and an avid podcaster, with a focus on translating complex topics into language for learners of all ages.

Cyndi Coon is a futurist, creative strategist, and AI ethics educator dedicated to empowering the next generation of innovators. She is the founder of Applied Futures Lab and serves as a thought leader in emerging technologies, creative problem-solving, and strategic foresight. With a background in storytelling, generative AI, and immersive media, Cyndi works at the intersection of technology, culture, and education, designing programs that inspire curiosity and innovation. Based in New Mexico, she collaborates with global organizations, government agencies, and educators to explore the future of AI, data science, and creative technology. She is a sought-after speaker, author, and mentor, passionate about helping young minds navigate the ethical and creative possibilities of AI-driven futures.

Estacia joined the STEMarts Lab team in 2018. She is a creative designer, placemaker and arts/science educator who has engaged artists and students in STEMarts projects with a special focus on the STEMarts Lab Design Challenge and graphic design. Estacia has a B.A. in InterArts Communication and Design from the College of Santa Fe and a Masters in Community and Regional Planning from the University of New Mexico. Estacia was raised in Taos and currently lives in Louisiana.

Dania Loya is a multi-media artist from Taos involved in works with interactive wearable art and projection mapping installations focusing on natural technology
and Sacred Geometry. Dania has been part of the STEMarts
school programs in Taos, NM since 2012 as a student, ambassador, coordinator, and production director. She graduated from the University of New Mexico with a B.S. in Instructional Technology and Training. She is currently in the design field as a lead graphic designer in the corporate world.

Rémy Dumas is a french creative technologist and interactive developer. Graduated from Gobelins - l’École de l’Image, he specializes in transforming data and complex ideas into immersive visual experiences that blur the lines between art, technology, and storytelling.
With a passion for exploring the expressive power of code, Rémy crafts tools and interactive installations that invite audiences to challenge their perspectives and connect emotionally with information.
Since 2021, he has collaborated with journalists, artists, and institutions to develop innovative digital narratives, using his technical skills to open up new forms of creative expression and engagement.
Driven by a passion for experimentation and a desire to spark change, Rémy’s work centers on using technology as a medium to foster reflection and dialogue around knowledge, human experience and contemporary issues.
Currently, he continues to expand his multidisciplinary practice, combining creative coding, data visualization and new media art to push the boundaries of how stories can be told and experienced.

Malu Tavares is a Content Strategist and Video Producer with over 15 years of experience crafting impactful narratives at the intersection of science, art, and technology. With a background in Social Communication and a master’s degree in Communication and Semiotics, she combines strategic thinking with a strong editorial and visual sensibility to create content that resonates across platforms and audiences. She began her collaboration with STEMarts Lab in 2014 and In 2020, she joined the Space Messengers team, where she produced over 100 educational video clips in collaboration with scientists from NASA, CERN, and Los Alamos. These videos form the core of the installation’s interactive experience, making complex scientific concepts accessible to a culturally and generationally diverse audience. She also developed the narrative structure of the installation, ensuring consistency between scientific content, visual language, and user interaction. She also scripted, directed, filmed, and edited five short documentaries chronicling the project’s international journey. In parallel, she photographs key moments of the installation and public engagement to support documentation, communication, and archival use. Her work is grounded in clarity, precision, and a deep commitment to making knowledge accessible through compelling and meaningful storytelling.

Ian Harrison is a 3D artist, animator, and programmer with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film and Digital Arts from UNM. With 14 years of experience in Blender 3D and 6 years in programming, Ian’s work blends fantasy and realism, reflecting his passion for space, video games, art, and science. This past year, Ian worked as the lead animator and editor for several live musical performance visual productions before joining Syncronos Design Inc. as the IT specialist. At Syncronos, he contributes to a full-length animated film about the world around us. That year, Ian also led enemy development for the game Botnyst and showcased an interactive projection piece in “Edge Conditions. Ian started as a STEMarts Ambassador and is now contracted to lead the digital media arts workshops and contributes creatively to the STEMarts installations.

David Novack worked with students from Lusofona University to create the soundscape for Space Messengers. After undergraduate degrees in both engineering (Univ. of Pennsylvania) and music (Berklee College of Music), David Novack has enjoyed a successful award-winning career as a sound designer/mixing engineer for dozens of feature films. In live theater, he has designed sound for an internationally-toured opera by Roger Waters (Ça Ira), and sound/projections for Toronto’s Meridian Arts Centre’s (Death of a Salesman in Yiddish). Mr. Novack is now a professor of sound and cinema at Lusófona University for Humanities and Technology in Lisbon, Portugal, where he is also a researcher in sound studies. In addition, Mr. Novack is a filmmaker himself, with award-winning documentary films including Finding Babel (Special Jury Prize, Moscow Jewish Film Festival), and Burning The Future: Coal in America, (IDA Pare Lorentz Award).

Roy Macdonald is a Chilean artist and creative coder who works with technology in the Arts field, striving to make an intelligent and engaging use of it. Code and computers are his primary tools. His artistic and creative curiosity alongside with his inborn aptitudes for math and sciences, allows him to act as leader and/or bridge in multidisciplinary teams and endeavors.

Mathieu Castel is the lead VR Designer of the project, creating the 3D model of the building sites and building the VR world that becomes part of the VR platform. He is a DJ and visual artist. Always on the lookout for new ways to generate engagement and interactivity with the crowd on the dancefloor, Mat has been able to push the boundaries of nightclubbing by using technology like visual intensive on-demand song requests, interactivity with the projected visuals by the mean of connected props and music interaction for collaborative and spontaneous sets. After the Covid outbreak, Mat started producing a unique online show placing artists in virtual reality or realistic mixed reality environments.