Our Team
The people behind the work.
Every member of the Alchemy Works team brings operational experience that goes beyond the classroom. We’ve worked in the field, managed production, designed curriculum, run operations, and built companies. That experience informs everything we do for our clients.
Leadership
Meet the team.
Teresa Yslas Beardsley
Founder & CEO
Operations leader with 15+ years in live events, media, and technology. Board member, Event Safety Alliance. Behind the Scenes Foundation Steering Committee. WBENC and WOSB certified founder.
Sean Akers
Chief Learning Officer & Co-Founder
Two decades in film, television, education, and digital media. Leads all learning experience design at Alchemy Works, turning expert insight into training that's clear, accessible, and built to change behavior.
Christine Law
Chief Financial Officer
Opened her first consultancy in 1987. Decades of experience in Fortune 500 technical transformations, digital media, and financial strategy. Believes creativity is a strategic imperative.
Eliseo Juarez
Director of Operations
Background in film, television, and music production. Manages logistics, client relationships, and project execution with steadiness, clarity, and a genuine commitment to getting it right.
Zane Foley
Marketing Communications Specialist
Storyteller and brand communicator with a background in marketing, writing, and community engagement. Crafts messaging that feels real, rooted, and human.
Dave Robkin
Program Manager
Veteran of Hollywood's behind-the-scenes world. Keeps operations moving smoothly through payroll, scheduling, HR compliance, and program coordination. Restores vintage motorcycles and rescues Pit Bulls in his spare time.
Ken Keberle, CSP, CHST, CIT
Senior Associate
Career in manufacturing, event construction, safety, and safety education. Original member of the Event Safety Alliance. Teaches health, safety, and operational courses at UC San Diego.
We work best as an extension of your team.
Whether you need a fractional partner or a full engagement, we show up as invested as if it were our own operation.