Staff
Meet the 2026 Staff
Jay Seidel
Festival Director
Jay Seidel
Jay Seidel
Jay Seidel has been fascinated by visual storytelling for decades. A former photojournalist who worked for a variety of newspapers and magazine outlets found a passion for drones and aerial storytelling. Seeing all the amazing work by the many aerial visual storytellers and content creators from around the would is what led him to start the Southern California Drone Festival.
Diana Chavez
Marketing Staff
Diana Chavez
Diana Chavez is a Cal State Fullerton Entertainment & Tourism grad with a background in marketing and PR, with a focus on social media and growing brands through intentional digital presence.
Jessica Torres
Marketing Staff
Jessica Torres
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Tori Perez
Marketing Staff
Tori Perez
Tori Perez is a recent graduate from California State University, Fullerton, with a bachelor’s in General Studio Art and a minor in Advertising. She graduated with honors and served as the Resources Director for the Advertising Club. In her free time, she enjoys going to concerts and visiting local cafes.
Claudia Lane
Marketing Staff
Claudia Lane
Claudia Lane is a 20-year-old Journalism student at California State University, Long Beach. Originally from Orange County, California, she has always been passionate about storytelling and connecting with others, and hopes to pursue a career in broadcast journalism and television. She enjoys the Southern California lifestyle and spending time creating content, exploring fashion, and connecting with people through social media.
Vivian Gomez
Marketing Staff
Vivian Gomez
Vivian Gomez is a recent San Diego State University graduate with a background in public relations and journalism, prioritizing human messaging and maintaining strong relationships with publics.
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Latrice Berry
Marketing Staff
Latrice Berry
I connect people, ideas, and opportunities.With a background in sports, entertainment, touring, and film, I love finding the right partnerships, opening doors, and getting in the rooms where ideas turn into opportunities. Whether it’s business development, partnerships, or PR, I’m all about connecting the dots and making meaningful collaborations happen.