In 1964, Betz immigrated to the United States from Germany. He is the son of Hans Dieter Betz, a world-renowned scholar and philosopher who established the Institute of Antiquity and Christianity at the Claremont Graduate University upon arriving in the US with his family. After graduating from Cal State Fullerton, Betz pursued his degree in experimental film and sculpture at Claremont Graduate University. During his graduate studies, his interest in exhibition design and installation grew, leading him to work in museums. Eventually, he became the Senior Curator at the Long Beach Museum of Art. In 2002, Betz and his wife, Eszter Delgado, an artist and videographer, moved to Hawaii with their young family of four. There, Betz served as the Director of the Hui No'eau Visual Art Center. Later, he was asked to come back to the mainland and establish a Cultural Arts Division with the City of Temecula. Betz also worked as the Director of Cultural Affairs for the City of Manhattan Beach, Executive Director of the NHRA Motorsports Museum, and the Mendocino Art Center.

Ingrid was born in Los Angeles and earned a B.S. in Interior Architecture from Woodbury University. She worked many years in the design field in New York and California. While living in Los Angeles during the civil unrest of 1992, Ingrid became involved with the city's Summer of Service program, where she collaborated on projects in the rebuilding and healing of south Los Angeles communities. She led bilingual programs in community art, gardens, tree plantings, and after school programs. The impact of this experience led to a career change into the nonprofit sector. With over 25 years of experience with nonprofits, Ingrid's previous work experience includes the Los Angeles Conservation Corps, Claremont Heritage, the Sam & Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts & Crafts, and the San Bernardino County Museum Foundation.

Seth Pringle was born in 1981 in rural Ohio. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in ceramics from Ohio University and a Master of Fine Arts degree in painting from Claremont Graduate University. Currently, he holds the position of Associate Director of Exhibitions and Collections at the Claremont Lewis Museum of Art, where he serves as Lead Curator. Pringle's curatorial focus involves creating unexpected connections between works of art, which prompt viewers to see them in new and deeper ways. One of his important goals is to facilitate artists to realize their vision through collaboration. In addition to his curatorial work, Pringle is also a studio artist and an educator. He currently teaches drawing at Chaffey College as an Adjunct Professor of Art. With years of experience in teaching art to students of all ages, he also spent a significant amount of time advocating for and representing neurodiverse artists as Gallery Manager at First Street Gallery Art Center.

Cate Hasler is the Collections Intern at the Claremont Lewis Museum of Art. Cate
graduated this past May from Scripps College with a bachelor’s degree in anthropology and a
minor in art history. Cate is passionate about museum work, and has spent significant time since
high school working in a variety of museums in her hometown of San Diego. She is currently
continuing her education in tandem with her internship by starting her second semester virtually
at Johns Hopkins University, working on her master's degree in Museum Studies. At CLMOA,
Cate works alongside Thea Whitaker in developing, researching, and implementing a new
archival system for the museum’s collections and artists with the hopes of creating a more robust
database of Claremont’s artistic history and legacy.

Xochilt Vargas grew up in Pomona and earned a BA in Communication Studies from CSU-Long Beach. After graduation, they gained valuable experience in media production and graphic design. Currently, Xochilt specializes in creating viral content through short-form videos and digital marketing for non-profit organizations in Los Angeles County. As a child, they had a passion for the arts and frequently visited Downtown Pomona Arts Colony and Claremont Village to explore their artistic interests. They consider themselves to be artistically inclined and use their creative abilities to enhance the world of digital marketing. Their ultimate goal is to incorporate the rich artistic heritage of Pomona Valley, the Inland Empire, and the West of Greater Los Angeles.

Thea became a part of the museum as a graduate student at Claremont Graduate University in 2022. After completing her degree, she joined the team as the Collection Database Archivist. She also took on the responsibility of managing Art Night Out, a monthly event. Thea transitioned to the non-profit sector after working for a few years as a photographer and digital retoucher. She is enthusiastic about fostering community engagement with the museum. When she's not working with art, Thea enjoys spending time watching movies and reading with her dog, Gidget.

Gabriela Guzman is a museum associate at Claremont Lewis and loves learning and
appreciating all forms of art. She is currently studying studio art at the University of La Verne.
Gabriela is a mixed-media artist who concentrates on charcoal and acrylic works. Gabriela is
also studying education and pursuing a career in art education. She is passionate about art
expanding the knowledge of the arts, especially making it accessible to everyone. Gabriela
enjoys watching movies, creating art, traveling, and visiting art museums.

Charlie Nwoye is a Museum Associate at the Claremont Lewis Museum of Arts. They joined this team to fully immerse themselves in the community and the world of art. Charlie is passionate about creating inclusive spaces where everyone can experience different mediums, as they understand the transformative power of gallery curation. Charlie earned their Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in Illustration from California State University, Fullerton, and has an extensive background in various art projects, illustrative works, and gallery experience. Their artwork has been displayed in many local galleries, and they previously worked at Brea Gallery. Additionally, Charlie's artwork pertaining to self-identity was displayed at CSUF.

Alexandra Ofstedahl is the Senior Museum Associate at the Claremont Lewis Museum of Art. She has a bachelor's degree in art history and a master's degree in art business. Alexandra is passionate about the interplay of art and community and aspires to own her own gallery someday. She enjoys trying on dresses at Amelie, a family-owned clothing boutique located in the heart of Claremont. Alexandra's interests include fashion, film, books, and video games. She is fascinated by the numerous creative ways to express the complexity of human experience.

Doug is a versatile artist who specializes in various forms of art such as collage, mixed media, sculpture, printmaking, photography, assemblage, drums/percussion and cooking. He aspires to continue playing an active role in the vibrant art communities of Southern California. He loves to travel and has explored several countries, including Gambia, Guinea, Senegal, Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, Taiwan, France, Mexico and Canada. With a BA in Studio Art from UCSB and additional training from LACMA, FAWC, and Otis College, Doug has spent 19 years working in the Promotional Products Industry, primarily in sales and customer service. Prior to that, he has worked for manufacturing companies, including Pioneer Electronics. Doug is a people person and enjoys interacting with clients and the public.

An independent museum consultant with over twenty years’ work in the museum field, Rich Deely has worked as an educator in art, history, and science museums in New York, North Carolina, and California. Originally from New York City, Rich has BA degrees in both history and communications from the University of Notre Dame, and a Masters degree in Museum Education from Bank Street College of Education in Manhattan.