Meet The Teachers

Art Director and Instructor Ruben Gerard has an A.A. in Liberal Arts from Fullerton College and holds a certification in Art Therapy. In addition, Ruben Gerard has been an actor, director, writer, and cartoonist for most of his adult life. As a celebrity impersonator, he holds the world record for his Charlie Chaplin performance at 24 straight hours. He also holds another world record for drawing 240 people in one 24-hour period. Ruben is a passionate contributor to the creative community and is the Co-Founder of Creator's Road, along with Eileen Fernandez, where he offers valuable art instruction and insights into film editing.

Freddy is a professional film editor and audio engineer who operates within the music and film industry, boasting numerous professional credits from notable companies such as Universal Music Group, Netflix, and NBC. He is passionate about contributing to the creative community at Creators Road Film and Art, where he has the opportunity to provide art instruction and witness students grow as they share their personal stories through film editing.

 For over thirty years, Rafael Navarro has worked across animation, illustration, and comic books as a story artist and illustrator. His career includes a Daytime Emmy, two nominations for Outstanding Special Class in Animated Program, and the Xeric Foundation Award. His work is currently being archived at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts. Navarro has collaborated with Marvel, DC, Warner Bros, Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, and Lego, with credits including The Batman, Scooby Doo, Rugrats, Mucha Lucha, and Spectacular Spider-Man. 

Max has been an artist all his life, engaging in various forms of art instruction such as digital drawing, caricatures, cartoons, and comics. In addition to his artistic endeavors, Max has spent several years teaching at LAUSD and libraries throughout Southern California. He is patient and enjoys fostering a creative community, inspiring all his students to explore their creativity. Alongside his art, he has also delved into film editing, further enriching his artistic skills.

Carmen Sinata is a multidisciplinary creative working across music and visual media. She studied music at Citrus College and has been an accomplished vocalist from a young age. In addition to pursuing a professional career in music, she has collaborated with startup companies to develop media content, bringing a strong visual sensibility to video and film projects.

Carmen is currently studying psychology at the University of California, Riverside, where she will earn her bachelor’s degree in March 2026, a background that further informs her thoughtful, audience-focused creative work..

Perlina is a behavioral interventionist and art instructor who thrives in the creative community. She loves teaching students art instruction techniques that help them express themselves and communicate to the best of their abilities. Enjoying her role, she leads classes that not only focus on artistic skills but also on socialization, fostering connections within the Creators Road Studio Community. Additionally, she encourages her students to explore various mediums, including film editing, as a form of creative expression.

Board Member Eileen Fernandez M.S. has over 27 years of experience in developmental services as a behaviorist and former Service Coordinator. Her passion lies in helping students with communication problems who are very shy, often incorporating art instruction to foster creativity in a supportive and creative community. Additionally, she emphasizes the importance of skills like film editing to empower these students in expressing themselves.