Dora Schoenberg, dnj Gallery Production Associate, graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in Spring 2021 with a B.A. in Psychology and English Lit: Creative Writing Focus (specifically poetry). She recently graduated from Pepperdine University’s Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP) in Summer 2025 with a Master of Arts in Teaching and received her California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential in June 2026. Currently, Dora works as a full-time Teaching Assistant at Emek Hebrew Academy, while she continues to follow her dream to become an elementary school teacher.
Ed Merkle, dnj Gallery Consultant, born and raised in Southern California. He has worked with both commercial and fine art photographer from around the world. He studied Fine Art Photography throughout So.Cal. and is a graduate of C.S.U.Fullerton. Ed has worked in various capacities, starting galleries, teaching, setting up digital and traditional studios and labs. A self-described happy wanderer with a camera, he loves finding new and obscure artists and helping promote them.
Nathan Schoenberrg dnj gallery Facilities Manager. graduated Chapman University with a BA in Philosophy and a minor in English (poetry and creative writing). He last worked at the Los Angeles Rams, focusing on the players, game day operations, and community outreach. He also spent time at Grayhorse Picture Framing and Mayers Electric Co., Inc., learning to work with his hands. He is currently an actor, studying at Stella Adler Academy.
Fiscally Sponsored byAha Projects: The 'Art and Med' program is fiscally sponsored by AHA Projects, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in California with the EIN of 83-2188899. As a non-profit, Art and Med receives tax-free donations.
