MEET THE STAFF

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    Sheri Stilson

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Sheri brings two decades of experience in entertainment, event production, and television. She began her career in staging for professional sports and theme parks and later produced reality, competition, and game shows for major networks including HGTV, FOX, CBS, Bravo, MTV, Warner Brothers, and Animal Planet. She also served as Event Supervisor at LEGOLAND California Resort, overseeing large-scale seasonal and educational events.

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    Shonda Tindall

    CREATIVE DIRECTOR

    Shonda spent 18 years as a journalism and media arts teacher before joining the STN staff. She became involved with STN in 2006 and quickly embraced its mission, registering her students in contests and bringing them to convention, transforming the culture of her programs. From 2008 to 2020, she served on the STN Board of Directors, contributing to the organization’s growth and vision. In addition to her teaching career, she has extensive experience as a freelance photographer, graphic designer, and video producer.

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    Josh Cantrell

    EDUCATION COORDINATOR

    Josh teaches broadcast journalism and film production at Central High School in Springfield, Missouri, where he leads the award-winning Central Intelligence broadcast program and 1893 Productions film program. His students have earned top honors at STN conventions and national film festivals. In 2015, he founded the Central Film Festival, which has grown into one of the largest student film festivals in the country, attracting entries from across the United States and abroad.

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    Briana Moody

    OPERATIONS & PROGRAMS ASSISTANT

    Briana is an arts administrator and event coordinator with experience in higher education, nonprofit programming, and human resources. Additionally she is an STN Alum, who took first place with her high school at the 2008 Convention. She recently completed her Master's Degree at Texas Tech University, where she was a Senior Library Associate in the Makerspace. She has an extensive background in HR talent coordination, customer engagement, and live event production, including leadership roles with Disney Cruise Line, Castle Theatre, and her own performance company.