Jenn 2.0

Rob Lewis, Co-creator and Executive Producer of the web series concept, Jenn2.0. Rob has been following the social networking and social media world for quite some time out of both personal interest and desire to identify an opportunity. He's no media consultant, just an interested user and creative thinker.

He's learned a lot about Internet dynamics, but has learned even more about the people who live their lives on, through, and around a connection to the Internet. The most substantial impact he has experienced has been from the use of Twitter, and this was the impetus for the show concept. Rob hopes that you find a way to connect with the message of our show.

Darren Elwood moved to LA in December 2007 to pursue his dream of writing for TV/film and, in effect, transform the “Hollywood” sign to read “Elwood”. A lifelong east coast resident until that time, Darren loves LA and juggles several projects. In addition to being Co-Creator and Writer of "Jenn2.0", Darren writes both film and TV scripts. In his former life, Darren received a BS from Boston College and an MBA from Babson College.

Josh Allard is one of the founding members of the NAS video production team. Josh joined the group in January 2006 to help produce the TV magazine-style pilot “San Diego Experience” for FOX6 in San Diego. He served as a production assistant and primary graphic artist for the company’s first major venture. In the two years since, Josh has developed his writing, shooting, and editing skills to compliment his gift for motion graphics while serving as a producer, videographer, segment coordinator, and video editor on projects such as the internet television series “Viral”. He elevated to Co-Executive Producer of “Viral” and excelled as a project coordinator, producing a continuing series of promotional spots for Veoh.com.

Jenn Van Grove is a community-minded professional with demonstrated success in web strategy, online content development, performance metrics, and business development. Her work experience includes community management and web strategy positions at a non-profit in Manchester, NH and a Market Research company in San Diego.

Jenn is currently working as a community and social media consultant in sunny San Diego, and partners with Integral Impressions on development strategies. She is also the Assistant Organizer for the San Diego Blogger Meetup, and the Organizer for the San Diego Tweetup.

Alexis Grenier is a San Diego native who recently received her Masters degree in Music at Oberlin Conservatory (Ohio). She has sung a wide range of music from pop, rock, jazz, folk to opera and musical theater. She has sung professionally since the age of 9 when she was part of a singing trio called “The Rockerettes.” She has sung the national anthem for the San Diego Padres and made guest appearances on the Gospel Music Time television program. She recently won first prize in the La Jolla Symphony and Chorus Young artist competition and third prize in Carmel Music society bi-annual voice competition. She will have the privelage of singing as a soloist with the La Jolla Symphony this coming May.

Classically trained as an operatic tenor, Kansas native Chad Hilligus is excited about making the transition from stage to screen. His operatic credits include La Bohème (Ash Lawn Opera), The Merry Widow (Lyric Opera of Kansas City), Il Trovatore (Nashville Opera), Carmen (Mendocino Opera), Gianni Schicchi (Chelsea Opera), Faust (Tulsa Opera), Madame Butterfly (Sarasota Opera). Chad made his European stage debut in Italy with the Rossini Festival Orchestra. Recently named a Pierson Fellow by San Diego Opera, Chad is currently touring as Ferrando in Cosi fan tutte and the title role in Rumpelstiltskin with the San Diego Opera Resident Artist Ensemble. This season also marks his debut with Lyric Opera of San Diego singing the role of Niki in A Waltz Dream. On the musical theatre stage, Chad has performed leading roles in regional productions of Show Boat, Bye, Bye Birdie, Hello, Dolly!, Oklahoma!, State Fair, Godspell and Scrooge. As a solo artist, Chad has performed in major cities across the world including Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City, Mexico City and Monterrey, Mexico. His television credits include appearances on NBC’s "Lipstick Jungle" and CBS’s "The Ex List".

Evan was born in Lacey, WA and immediately took to performing - on the sports fields. His love of soccer eventually turned to precise skill and a scholarship offer, but he took a chance and walked on to the University of Washington football team. His passion and determination lead to a 3-year role as starting placekicker for the Huskies. Evan took another chance when he moved to San Diego in 2007 where he works at CB Richard Ellis, helping tenants negotiate their leases. When he heard about the part for “Ian”, Evan saw another opportunity to take try his luck and went to the audition despite a lack of acting experience. He simply likes being a part of something new and interesting. After earning the role against stiff competition, Evan has once again, walked his way into a starting role. His hobbies include snowboarding, wakeboarding, surfing, boating, and soccer. Evan’s parents, Bob & Sue, own several Italian restaurants across the state of WA and he has 2 older brothers; Chris and Channing.

Lourna M. Márquez is an immigration attorney who now combines her dramatic skills in the courtoom with acting and modeling. After completing her BA in psychology, she went on to obtain a Juris Doctor from the University of Puerto Rico. She practiced all areas of civil law and civil litigation for over 4 years while in Puerto Rico, never pursuing anything that had to do with acting, modeling or the arts. She came to SD to pursue her Masters in International Law from the prestigious University of San Diego. After completing her Masters, she got the itch to revisit her high school passion: acting. Once she set foot on that path, things have just been happening. She has participated in fashion shows, print work, student films, industrial films, been an extra in TV series such as "The Ex List", a guest as immigration attorney for the local Latin TV stations and is now participating in the production of an independent film in San Diego along with this magnificent web production we have put together, "Jenn 2.0". As a highly skilled multilingual and multicultural professional, she juggles her two careers and tries to live by the old motto that when there is passion and a will, there’s a way.

Reed Willard is a Virginia native, born and raised in Charlottesville (central VA). He received his B.A. at James Madison University in 2006, with a major in Communication Studies and a minor in Theater. He began acting at the early age of 11, performing as one of the lead characters in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Throughout high school and college, Reed played supporting and lead roles in major theatre productions such as South Pacific, Man of La Mancha, Lil’ Abner, and Cheaper by the Dozen. He was also part of an acting troupe called VIVA (Voices for Interpersonal Violence Alternatives) which toured high schools throughout Virginia educating students on sexual violence, abuse, and rape and was awarded the Man of Vision award in 2001 from VAASA (Virginians Aligned Against Sexual Assault) for his work in VIVA.

Since Reed moved out to San Diego just over a year ago, he has kept himself very busy playing the main character in several student projects, over six short independent films and performing in the opening ceremony of San Diego’s Therapist Convention on Sexual Assault and Trauma. He has also been a featured extra for CBS’s "The Ex List", ABC’s "Monk", and major Hollywood feature films, such as "The Outside", "Live Fast Die Young", and "The Ugly Truth" (starring Gerard Butler and Katherine Heigl).

Cody Long started with NAS in late 2005, as a videographer for a pilot of a television show “San Diego Experience.” With the company so new and resources limited, he quickly learned how to edit as well. His skill set only expanded further with the inception of the internet series “Viral” where he produced, edited, and starred in a segment of the show promoting Viral’s clothing sponsor, Threadless. His skills also include motion graphics and compositing, used in several NAS productions. Outside of NAS, Cody has worked as editor, motion graphics designer, and videographer on Quilt in a Day, one the leading quilting television shows in the nation. Cody is currently working towards a BA in Film Production and Electronic Media Design at California State University Long Beach.

Kevin Calumpit brought his talents to the NAS video production team during the summer of 2006, producing and hosting. Kevin became a valuable member of the team as a contributing videographer and editor for the internet series, “Viral,” and other projects. He can design from still and motion graphics and animations for show openings and transitions, to commercials and promotional videos. He also excels as a still photographer and photo touch-up artist, shooting and designing many of the company’s photo-based promotional pieces. In addition to NAS, Kevin has worked as a video editor and DVD author for YNR Marketing in Encinitas, CA and produced video and graphic design pieces for the Panorama Teen and Family Resource Center in San Marcos, CA. Kevin is also working towards his Digital Video and Electronic Publishing certificates at Palomar College.

Megan Christofferson recently joined NAS after graduating from UCSC with a degree in Film and Digital Media. She brings to the team her passion for cinematography and creative content along with a natural eye for design. Megan started as a PA and videographer on the internet series “Viral” and also contributed to designs for many of the shows promotional materials. She continues to build her skills in videography and visual storytelling by shooting and creating as often as possible.

This is Andrew Wehrung first project working with NAS and is running sound for the project. Andrew is a San Diego native of 21 years and he graduated from Grossmont Community College with an Associates in Media Communications with an emphasis on Audio Production. He met the people over at NAS when they did a spot of his Radio Network, X1FM. He is a daily On-Air talent there and does all their production work. He has also done other radio production for San Diegos 91x, Magic 92.5, and Jammin Z90. Branching off into video production is only the next step of many as he hopes to continue his work for NAS and more importantly, Jenn 2.0.

Emily Rocha began working with NAS as an intern while attending Palomar College. She earned her Associate’s in Digital Imaging in the Fall ‘07 semester. Emily worked with NAS on the 48 Hour Film Festival project where she solidified a permanent position by demonstrating her creative skills and knowledge of color theory. You can check out Emi’s color work at http://www.colorbyemi.com.