A long-time contributor to the organization as a USk blog correspondent, Jeroen is a graphic journalist from Belgium whose core interest is sketching the ordinary life of people and everyday stories. ” I like combining landscapes and people, and when needed I sketch faster than a photographer. I am very eager to know the personal story of every person I meet, and I’d rather listen to what people want to tell to me instead of asking them questions.”, explains Jeroen. He has considerable experience in visual reportage & publishing, including several books and magazines.

With two decades of teaching Architecture History in Buenos Aires and leading immersive city tours to read architectural spaces on location, Ignacio brings a unique perspective to the symposium. By analyzing Buenos Aires’ architectural fabric from both emotional and analytical lenses, he offers a deep understanding of the city’s built environment which is invaluable for his reportage of the Symposium, our team of correspondents, and anyone he happens to draw or walk with. He is a seasoned architect, professor, urban sketcher, and author of various articles in architectural magazines based on his travel notebooks.

As an advertising writer and professional, Gary has spent his career creating and crafting compelling stories. A professional videographer for over 30 years doing “man-on-the-street” style interview commercials, his interviews are also usually relaxed and convivial which makes for a more enjoyable, entertaining final video. He likes “making movies” in his own small way and always looks for ways to create content that will matter to others and make them happy.