Lauren Tresp
Publisher + Editor
Lauren Tresp is publisher and editor-in-chief at Southwest Contemporary. She has a Master of Arts in Humanities from the University of Chicago, where she studied Medieval and Renaissance Art History, and a Bachelor of Arts in Art History and History from UCLA. She also offers consulting services to artists and arts businesses at laurentresp.com.
Jordan Eddy
Editorial Director
Jordan Eddy (he/him) is a Santa Fe-based writer and curator. Before joining Southwest Contemporary as editorial director in April 2024, he had a six-year tenure as director of form & concept gallery. He is also a cofounder of the project space No Land. At SWC, he shapes curated and critical perspectives on contemporary arts and culture throughout the Southwest.
Natalie Hegert
Arts Editor
Natalie Hegert is a writer, curator, and the arts editor at Southwest Contemporary. She is currently based in Lubbock, Texas and is a member of the artist-run exhibition space CO-OPt Research + Projects. She holds an MA in art history and theory from Hunter College, New York.
Roman Aragón
Administrative Assistant
Roman Aragón (he/him) is a designer, storyteller, and artist who is currently the administrative assistant at Southwest Contemporary. He is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Roman holds a BA in Interdisciplinary Art with focuses in Psychology and Graphic Design. Roman is currently working on his Master of Landscape Architecture at UNM’s School of Architecture and Planning. His work revolves around identity, and place and aims to create a more beautiful and equitable world for all.
