Joel Beers

Joel Beers is an accomplished writer and educator with extensive experience in journalism, arts, and culture. Currently serving as a contributing writer for Culture OC, Joel has also held freelance writing roles for various publications, including the Los Angeles Times and Reuters. From December 2019 to September 2023, Joel contributed to Voice Of OC, focusing on arts and culture. With a teaching background as adjunct faculty at California State University, Dominguez Hills, Joel has instructed journalism courses and served as an adviser for the student newspaper. Previous positions include theater critic for OC Weekly and associate editor at Inside Golf Media, highlighting versatility across different editorial roles. Joel's educational credentials include multiple master's degrees in communications and business/corporate communications from California State University, Fullerton, alongside a bachelor's degree in political science.