Our Team

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Hayden de Maisoneuve Yates

“Many of us have lost our profound connection to our only home, earth, which includes our oceans, our mountains, our rivers, our plains, and our skies. Because many of us in this world are lost, no longer associated with our original ancient tribes, it is critical to preserve other indigenous and aboriginal cultures around the world, because they are the key to bringing the rest of us back home, back to ourselves. I will do everything in my power to remind us what it means to be home.”

As a filmmaker, Hayden has been involved in documentary and commercial film productions for over 30 years, working in Paris, Los Angeles, Honolulu and Austin. He taught Digital Film Production full time at the Art Institute of Austin. In 2017, Hayden released his first feature documentary film, A Force in Nature: Jóhann Eyfells, that gained recognition at several film festivals, including “Best Documentary Film” at the Hill Country Film Festival in Texas.
Hayden is also a business owner, a professional videographer, photographer and home interior stylist in Austin, Texas. He also conducts Real Estate and Design Photography workshops all over the country featuring one-on-one classes.

Founder

Donna Hunnicutt-Rodriguez is a Co-Founder of SEE to ACT and Director of Development and Community Outreach. She brings 26 years of human resource management experience along with a background in adult education and community engagement. A Co-Founder since 2022, she served as Board President from 2022 to 2026 before stepping into her current development role. Based in San Antonio, Donna provides consistent on-the-ground organizational and community presence for the youth SEE to ACT serves

Donna Hunnicutt-Rodriguez

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Co-Founder | Director of Development & Community Outreach

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“There are about 100 ways for people express themselves creatively. From painting to photography, to pottery making and writing, humans have enjoyed generations of creative expression. This creative expression permeates throughout our society and throughout my career I have championed others to be fearless and express themselves through creativity.
SEE to ACT was founded on principals of providing under-served youth the ability to learn the fundamentals of storytelling and give more opportunities through fine arts and film-making education. Although we offer education, we also offer a new direction and focus to be better contributing members of society. I am proud to be SEE to ACT’s Vice President because we are making a difference in the lives of every individual that goes through our programs.”

In 2007 Anderson Seal founded Seal Media, and has been evolving and growing since its inception. The WHY we do what we do. Simply put, we love to tell stories. People will not remember facts and figures but they will remember how you made them feel. Telling a great story doesn't need to be complicated. Having the drive and passion to tell a memorable story is what separates us from the rest.

Director | President

Anderson Seal

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"I believe that when a student is shown that their story, hopes, and fears matter, it provides a powerful sense of agency," says Nicolas Luna, who was immediately drawn to the SEE to ACT mission. Recognizing art’s profound role in driving social change and building community empathy, he is deeply dedicated to helping our youth interpret their world differently and amplifying their unique stories to the masses.

Nicolas brings an incredible depth of industry experience to the students, holding an MFA in writing and directing from the City College of New York. His diverse background spans roles as an associate producer on award-winning documentaries like Hail Satan?, a post-production coordinator, and his current position as a systems administrator and instructor at the School of Visual Arts. As a true creative powerhouse, Nicolas also directs award-winning short films, hosts the true-crime comedy podcast LOVE IS AMAZING, co-founded the live hip-hop event Donut Lounge, and is a music producer who has opened for the Wu-Tang Clan

Director/Vice- President (New York)

Nicolas Luna

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"My overall vision is to optimize potential by leading all levels of business and community beyond existing limitations," says Gary, who brings his immense passion for humanitarian collaboration to SEE to ACT. He is deeply dedicated to lifting up communities and empowering individuals to break through their own boundaries. Gary is excited to lend his extensive wisdom and leadership to our mission, helping our youth discover their own boundless potential and a completely new direction for their futures.

Gary brings a rare combination of cinematic pedigree and social entrepreneurship to our students. He has over 30 years of experience in Visual FX with credits on major films like Apollo 13, Waterworld, and What Lies Beneath. Beyond the screen, this native Texan is the Executive Director of Team FX. Through this Austin based organization, he has safely trained beginner athletes for endurance events while raising over $670,000 for local children escaping abuse and neglect. A recipient of the "David Doolittle Memorial Cup" and the SAFE Alliance "Guardian Award" for his outstanding community service, Gary is a dedicated advocate for vulnerable populations. When he is not working to elevate others, you can find him running one of his 21 marathons, flying as a certified pilot, or scuba diving.

Director/Secretary

Gary Walker

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The Alliance for Drama Education was founded by George Kon and Walt Dulaney. George continues to serve as Executive Director and Artistic Director. Walt Dulaney passed away in TKTKT leaving a great legacy of education that George Kon remains dedicated to in the practices and the standards of educational excellence they built. After nearly 2 decades of nurturing talented Kalihi students in T-Shirt Theatre, George is quick to note a small group of dedicated alumni who have grown up with the process are beginning to take on major responsibilities. Francis Asis, who came to in as an 8th grader, now choreographs and co-directs the shows. Jonah Moananu composes, coaches and heads up a young crew of Kalihi artist-educators in ADE’s Gett!ng Dramat!c program and assistant directors with TST. These people are ADE’s legacy.

George Kon

Advisor - Education (Hawai’i

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Charles Kirubi

Advisor - Cinematography (Kenya)

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Mr. Ricky D. Reyes RA, is a Texas Registered Architect and Retired Multi-million Construction Project Manager. Continuing his Native American family roots as Mestizo Shaman (Curandero) & Herbalist, has authored “Texas First: Prayer - The Four Directions Prayer.” As Historian, mastered Genealogy, Archeology, Anthropology, Ethnology and Astronomy. Artisian in: Metal Sculpture, Film Director / Producer and Actor; Texas History Re-enactor. He has presented at several conferences plus the San Antonio Tricentennial Tejano Genealogy Conference; had an Audience with Pope Francis at Vatican City.

Advisor - Native & Ceremonial (Texas)