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Award-winning filmmaker and CSUSB lecturer Johnny Coffeen is preparing to premiere his debut feature-length film, “The Avalanche.” Coffeen, whose journey includes a Student Academy Award for “The Swan Girl” and studying with acclaimed filmmaker David Lynch, shares his passion for cinema with CSUSB students while continuing to build a distinctive career in filmmaking.

Marina Kamel, communications and events specialist for CSUSB’s Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration, has built a career grounded in creativity, resilience and community. A proud Egyptian-American and two-time CSUSB alumna, she continues to inspire through her dedication to student success and lifelong learning.