Founding team

The all-volunteer team behind Santa Barbara's nonprofit podcast studio.

Sean McDermott

Sean McDermott

Executive Director

Sean brings over 30 years of technology and platform experience, including two decades at Akamai Technologies as VP of Engineering. At StoryLab, he designs the operational model and digital infrastructure that make it possible to run consistent, high-quality studio sessions at scale across multiple locations.

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Jake Levitt

Jake Levitt

Studio Manager

Jake oversees StoryLab's technical strategy and studio set design — from camera systems, lighting rigs, and audio hardware to the production workflows that deliver consistent, broadcast-quality recordings. He ensures every StoryLab location meets the same high standard out of the box.

Zach Little

Zach Little

CFO

Zach brings deep experience in operations and organizational leadership from roles at GPS Insight, ClearPathGPS, RightScale, and Novartis Biomedical Research. At StoryLab, he manages financial planning, budgeting, and the operational framework that keeps the studio network running sustainably across multiple locations.

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Kevin Davis

Kevin Davis

Senior Advisor

Kevin has spent years working alongside Central Coast nonprofits, helping mission-driven organizations build sustainable strategies for growth and community engagement. At StoryLab, he leads the overall vision — connecting local nonprofits with the storytelling tools they need to reach donors, volunteers, and the broader community.

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