Jeffrey Hinderscheid

Jeff Hinderscheid is an author, educator, and arts entrepreneur. He holds a BA in Drama from UC Irvine and a Master’s degree in Psychology from the University of the Rockies with an emphasis in mental health administration.

For eleven years, Jeff worked with California’s Department of Social Services, ultimately serving as a journey-level child welfare social worker supporting children and families through crisis and trauma. Throughout that time, he continued directing and performing in theater.

After serving as Executive Director of a community arts nonprofit, he founded Center Stage Theatrical Productions to expand access to transformative arts education and live performance. He is also a psychology professor at Hartnell College and host of the podcast Offline Xpression: The Teen Art Revolution. Jeff lives in California with his family.