The Blue Chatter Project would not be what it is today without the help of our founding board members. You can read a little about each of them below!
Jenna Staufenberg
President/Founder
Jenna Staufenberg formed the Blue Chatter Project as a way to bring like-minded creatives together to produce passion projects. Here, she aspires to create films and assist other with their art-related projects.
Jenna has a background in production, including directing, cinematography, screen-writing, editing, and content creation. She has a strong passion for working on a set environment. No matter where she works, Jenna always makes sure that those around her feel supported and respected.
Overall, she is a passionate lover of film, and puts her best foot forward when it comes to shouting “LIGHTS. CAMERA. ACTION!”
Greer Hazzard
Vice President
Greer Hazzard is a New York based freelance photo/videographer. She earned a bachlors degree for Film, Television and Advertising from Marist University.
Greer's artistic passions have blossomed from young age, first being introduced through dance lessons. She aspires to break into the media industry, working hard towards that goal. With every project she tackles, she does so with full force and dedication.
While she's also busy with her "day job," she continues to find art through her local dance studio, her freelance projects, and BCP. She is extremely blessed and grateful to be able to keep her passion for art alive.
Jaclyn Leest
Webmaster
Jaclyn Leest is a Multimedia/ Communications Specialist, Freelancer, and Content Creator. She has an extensive background in digital media, having worked in all phases of multimedia production.
Jaclyn additionally has experience in graphic design, photography, web design, theater technologies, social media management, and influencing. She is extremely excited to share her expertise with BCP and collaborate on future projects to come!
James Walsh
Secretary/Membership Coordinator
James was introduced to BCP through the president, Jenna. As a lover of film, theater, literature and media, James felt at home.
Growing up, James would express himself through drawing and painting. He continued to perfect his storytelling through his artwork as he's grown.
Alongside painting, he has experience in production, both in theater technologies and multimedia. He also has experience capturing the moment in his photography.
Danielle Fischgrund
Treasurer
From a young age, Danielle Fischgrund has always been artistically inclined. She first found her love of arts through music, having played the flute since the 4th grade. She later picked up the piccolo in high school marching band, competeing in the NYS champions two years in a row.
Danielle also has a passion for theatre, taking part in an intensive summer program at Molloy College taught by Broadway actors, singers, and dancers.
She also enjoys doing traditional art and doesn’t mind getting a little messy with oil pastels.
Working in the science field, Danielle is very excited to be part of BCP. It gives her the opportunity to explore her artistic passions to the fullest.
Shaun Piette
Business Consultant
Shaun found his love of storytelling on the playground, using his imagination to create epic, phantasmal adventures. His love of imaginary play would soon develop into a passion for theatre arts. Through his time in theatre, Shaun was introduced to Stage The Change, a movement to theatre as a social voice. Shaun applied these principles to all aspects of his life, including his ultimate passion, film.