Our Team

As an executive producer and head of theatrical partnerships, David Guy Elisco manages the development and production of a portfolio of films, focusing on feature-length documentaries.

John Rubin is an executive producer at HHMI Tangled Bank Studios, where he develops and oversees a slate of documentary productions.

Wilma L. Davis is the producer, dramatic films of HHMI Tangled Bank Studios scripted film and television projects. Davis has more than 10 years of feature film development and production experience working with A-list Hollywood filmmakers.

Anna Irwin oversees communications and marketing for HHMI Tangled Bank Studios and its films, and for HHMI BioInteractive and its resources for educators.

Richard Stone is the senior science editor for HHMI Tangled Bank Studios, where he oversees science content for documentaries and other nonfiction productions and manages media partnerships.

Lori Beane leads the business affairs, budgetary, and partnership arms of HHMI Tangled Bank Studios.

Heather Forbes is the director of production for HHMI Tangled Bank Studios. In this role she oversees the production management of all projects from development through delivery and transmission.

Marjee Chmiel works with HHMI Tangled Bank Studios and HHMI BioInteractive on evaluation efforts, organizational learning, and effective philanthropy across a variety of programs and initiatives.

Alex Pearson leads impact-driven campaigns at HHMI Tangled Bank Studios, overseeing strategy development, key events, partnerships, and measurement across multiple films.

Lorri Garcia-Cottrell is a production manager for HHMI Tangled Bank Studios overseeing day-to-day production and operational issues for projects from development through delivery.

Betsy Fielding is a production manager for HHMI Tangled Bank Studios. In this role she manages day-to-day, in-house production and works with the outreach and impact team on companion shoulder content. 

Brenda Billoch serves as a production manager for HHMI Tangled Bank Studios, in this role she supervises external productions co-produced with third party production companies and in-house productions.

Alex Duckles oversees digital outreach, social media and digital distribution for web-first content, including the original YouTube series “I Contain Multitudes” about the human microbiome starring best-selling author Ed Yong.

Indy Mitra manages the day-to-day operations of the post facility within HHMI Tangled Bank Studios and is a lead post production consultant with external production partners.

Taryn White supports communications and outreach efforts across HHMI Tangled Bank Studios.

Frank Verock is the coordinating producer for HHMI Tangled Bank Studios, overseeing the logistics for various internal projects from development to final delivery.

Reyhaneh Maktoufi is the science communication and outreach fellow. She is involved in research, production, and connecting science communication research to practice.