Our Approach

Fieldwork believes the most meaningful learning happens through experience.

We exist to create immersive educational opportunities that inspire curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and real-world understanding. Our programs are designed to move beyond passive instruction and place students directly into environments where storytelling, problem-solving, and creativity become tangible.

By connecting educators, students, and industry professionals, Fieldwork helps bridge the gap between classroom learning and creative careers.

We believe education should feel alive, relevant, and transformational.

Jon Lorentz is the Chief Executive Officer and a Founding Member of Fieldwork Education, where he guides the company’s vision and strategic direction across immersive learning, creative education, and emerging technology. His work focuses on building innovative educational experiences that bridge storytelling, technology, and creative industries to prepare the next generation of creators, leaders, and visual storytellers.

Jon also serves as a leader of Special Projects at Canon USA, where he leads cross-functional initiatives spanning creative strategy, experiential education, product innovation, content development, and emerging technologies. His work has included leading large-scale initiatives from concept through commercialization, overseeing areas including research and development, hardware and software design, creative direction, and experiential innovation. During his tenure, he has also led nationwide educational programming and global initiatives designed to expand access to creative learning and professional development.

Prior to and alongside his work in education and technology, Jon has collaborated with globally recognized organizations spanning entertainment, technology, sports, and government initiatives, including Apple, The Walt Disney Company, NASA, and Major League Soccer’s LA Galaxy, contributing to initiatives involving creative training, live production, storytelling, brand strategy, and audience engagement, including contributions to multiple championship-winning creative and media teams.

Jon’s leadership in innovation, experiential design, and creative education has been recognized on the global stage, earning both a Cannes Lion Award for experiential design and a Clio Sports Award for innovation.

Throughout his career, Jon has remained focused on the intersection of creativity, innovation, and education, with an emphasis on building experiences that inspire curiosity, elevate learning, and empower creatives at every stage of their journey.

Jon attended Florida State University, where he studied Music Education, and holds a degree in Photographic Technology from Daytona State College, as well as a Creative MBA (CMBA) from the Cannes Lions School in France.

Robert Mora began his journey into photography at the age of 15 while at Eagle Rock High School in Los Angeles.  After immersing himself in the school’s photography program and developing his portfolio, he was accepted and awarded a scholarship to Art Center College of Design in Pasadena.

At Art Center Robert began to focus his work on portraiture of athletes as well as assisting professional photographers on commercial photo shoots, including Art Center Alumni Andrew D. Bernstein.

After working as a production assistant, Robert began his professional career as an assistant photographer with Bernstein & Associates.  There he gained valuable experience working with NBA Entertainment, the LA Lakers, LA Kings, and STAPLES Center.

In 2002 Robert began working as a staff photographer at Getty Images News & Entertainment, gaining more valuable experience capturing high profile events and news stories.

Having established a strong body of work, experience, and credibility, Robert started his own freelance photography business in Las Vegas, Nevada.  There he photographed several campaign projects for MGM Resorts, Mirage Resorts, and Mandalay Resorts.  After returning primarily to southern California, Robert was retained by the Los Angeles Galaxy as their Official Team Photographer at the beginning of 2007 and is now in his 20th season as the Chief Photographer for Major League Soccer’s most successful club.

In addition to being the Official Photographer to Honda Center and Dolby Theatre, Robert is a faculty member of the Art Center College of Design Photography Department, A Sandisk Ambassador, and a dedicated provider of educational opportunities to high school students and educators. 

Ron Kusayanagi is a retired educator after 29 years, a creative professional, and media specialist with extensive experience in Career Technical Education (CTE), digital media, and visual storytelling.

Ron combines expertise in photography, branding, digital content creation, athletics, education, and ministry to help businesses, schools, churches, and organizations communicate their message through impactful visual media.

Throughout his educational career, Ron developed and supported innovative CTE programs through California CTE Incentive Grant (CTEIG), Perkins  funding, and Proposition 28 resources. His work focused on building industry-aligned pathways, expanding student access to professional media and technology training, supporting workforce readiness, and creating opportunities for students to gain real-world creative and technical skills.

Ron is especially passionate about creating hands-on learning experiences that extend beyond the classroom. He actively developed opportunities for students to participate in off-campus workshops and real-world media projects in locations such as Pismo Beach, Yosemite National Park, Joshua Tree National Park, Bishop, and with organizations including LA Galaxy. These experiences allowed students to develop technical skills, creative confidence, teamwork, and professional experience in authentic environments.

With a strong background in mentoring students and collaborating with educators, industry professionals, and community organizations, Ron remains dedicated to helping others grow through creativity, innovation, and experiential learning. His approach blends technical expertise, strategic vision, and authentic storytelling to create meaningful content and educational opportunities that leave a lasting impact.