Stephen Pope is a composer, computer scientist, film-maker and social and spiritual activist based in Santa Barbara, California. From 1996-2010 he was affiliated with the Center for Research in Electronic Art Technology (CREATE), in the Dept. of Music, and the Graduate Program in Media Arts and Technology (MAT) at UC Santa Barbara. He is currently active as a software development contractor and intellectual property expert through FASTLab.

His music and video compositions are released through HeavenEverywhere Media. Stephen is also a practicing Quaker, a conscientious objection counsellor, a trained Reiki practitioner, a facilitator with the Alternatives to Violence Project, and active prison clergy registered with the California Dept. of Corrections.