Meet Our Team The staff, directors and volunteers of Focus on the Story share a passion for visual storytelling and a dedication to use the power of photography to impact important social, political and environmental discussions.. JOE NEWMANExecutive Director Bio MIKE JETTManaging Director Bio MONA AVALOSProgram Manager Bio KIRTH BOBBFestival Coordinator Bio TIM HILLWeb Developer Bio MIKE LEEBlogger Bio Board of Directors SHAMILA N. CHAUDHARYPresident Bio CHANTALE WONGTreasurer Bio KATIE JETT WALLSSecretary Bio