Meighann A. Helene is a multi- and interdisciplinary artist and performer. She holds a handful of degrees from SBCC ranging from design to philosophy, and a degree in cognitive science with an emphasis in design and perception from UC Berkeley. Helene is Board Chair of TVSB, Santa Barbara’s community access TV station and production/media studio, and the Board Treasurer for Fishbon, a local nonprofit incubator for artists, scientists, designers, and engineers. She also currently works for IBM on their Data Science and AI Elite team, specializing in strategy and UX design. Recipient of over a dozen Laurels and an internationally recognized award-winning video producer, Helene’s work has been seen at the Museum of Music and Instruments (MOMAI) and she has worked on several large-scale installations, fire performances and more at international festivals such as Burning Man. Helene in currently an Artist-in-Residence at SBCAST.