MUSIC SCOTT HARDING Music Producer | Engineer | Musician Underground Producers Alliance "As a mentor I can help you understand the different aspects of music production and decide which path you might want to take. Are you an audio engineer who wants to expand into production? Are you an artist or producer who wants to learn the language and techniques of engineering to better express what you want to achieve during the recording or mixing process? Are you a DJ or artist who wants to learn and develop the skills to make your own tracks? These are all things I’ve done and can help you understand. The other things I can help you understand are the different roles one plays in the studio. What do you do if you’re recording an artist or a band when there is no producer? I can help you understand the dynamics of the situation and how to read the room and see when to offer ideas and when to lay back and listen. How do you go from being a beatmaker to fulfilling the full role of the producer, from making decisions about arranging and editing to writing budgets and booking studio time. These are essential lessons in order to maintain a long lasting career in the studio. I have recorded, mixed, arranged, performed and composed on hundreds of records over decades and this has allowed me a unique understanding of the process of music production and I can help you shape the direction you want to take to make music." I am a Brooklyn, NY based music producer, engineer and musician. I have been making records for over 40 years both domestically and internationally, spanning multiple genres from hip hop to jazz, rock to singer/songwriter, folk to classical . I have worked with international art figures Matthew Barney and Stan Douglas and recently remixed the De La Soul catalog. I am also a founding member of the Underground Producers Alliance, an independent school for post graduates and professionals looking for advanced knowledge and extended techniques in music production, sound design, composition, performance and audio engineering. I was involved in developing 2 of its’ signature courses, The Ghost Program and Mixing the Hard Way, my personalized course on the concept and techniques for mixing music. As I play numerous roles in the studio, I have worked extensively in collaborative as well as non-collaborative situations and can help you to learn how to understand your role in the process. I have recorded, mixed, arranged, performed and composed on hundreds of records over decades of working in numerous countries and continents. This has allowed me a unique understanding of the process of music production. Some of the artists I have worked with include The Master Musicians of Jajouka, Wu Tang Clan, Teo Macero, Vijay Iyer, Nação Zumbi, Mos Def, Vernon Reid, Chris Rock, Medeski, Martin and Wood, The Jungle Brothers, Sexmob, Mach Hommy, Harriet Tubman, Salif Keita, Dirty Dozen Brass Band and many more. WEBSITE LINKTREE VIEW ALL MENTORS

FILM/TV YUL VÁZQUEZ Actor Yul Vázquez was most recently seen in HBO’s THE OUTSIDER, opposite Ben Mendelsohn and Cynthia Erivo. Other recent television credits include RUSSIAN DOLL opposite Natasha Lyonne, and TNT’s miniseries I AM THE NIGHT. Vázquez will next be seen starring in the Apple TV+ series, SEVERANCE, opposite Adam Scott and Christopher Walken, directed by Ben Stiller, and HBO’s WHITE HOUSE PLUMBERS, opposite Woody Harrelson and Justin Theroux. Feature credits include THE PHENOM opposite Paul Giamatti and Ethan Hawke; Tom McCarthy’s THE COBBLER opposite Adam Sandler, Dustin Hoffman and Steve Buscemi; Noah Buschel’s GLASS CHIN opposite Billy Crudup; Brad Furman’s RUNNER, RUNNER opposite Ben Affleck and Justin Timberlake; Paul Greengrass’s CAPTAIN PHILLIPS opposite Tom Hanks; Michael Cuesta’s KILL THE MESSENGER opposite Jeremy Renner; and Ridley Scott’s AMERICAN GANGSTER. Vázquez was nominated for a Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award for his role in THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT. INSTAGRAM VIEW ALL MENTORS

CABRINA QUESADA Vice President of TV Heyday "As a mentor, I will help you establish a foundation for development, networking and honing your brand, particularly for those with creative executive or producing aspirations." Cabrina Quesada is the Vice President of TV at Heyday, David Heyman’s Oscar-winning production company (HARRY POTTER, GRAVITY, MARRIAGE STORY, CLICKBAIT). Previously, she was the Director of Development at Anonymous Content, where she oversaw TV & Film for the Producer Joy Gorman Wettels (13 REASONS WHY) and covered Dana Fox’s Overall Deal with AC Studio and Paramount TV (HOME BEFORE DARK). Prior to AC, she worked at Netflix, starting in International Series & Film. On the creative team, she helped launch their first original slates in India and the Middle East (SACRED GAMES, DELHI CRIME, BARD OF BLOOD, LITTLE THINGS) and traveled to Mumbai to grow their regional office. Later on the U.S. Original Series Team, she worked in the Drama department on titles such as Molly Smith Metzler’s award-winning limited series MAID, as well as Overall and First Look deals, such as Obama's Higher Ground Productions and Regina’s King’s Royal Ties. Prior to the streamer, she worked for Director Ruben Fleischer’s and Producer Dave Bernad at The District (THE BOLD TYPE, SUPERSTORE, WHITE HOUSE PLUMBERS, WHITE LOTUS), Brian Grazer at Imagine Entertainment, Barry Josephson’s Entertainment and Freeform. Additionally, she worked for Rob Lowe on-set of multiple scripted and unscripted series (CODE BLACK, ORVILLE, THE LOWE FILES), helped him adapt his memoir to the stage, STORIES I ONLY TELL MY FRIENDS, and co-ran the show on tour. As the daughter of a Naval Submarine Officer and a Military Therapist, she attributes her passion for telling universal stories that transcend borders to her family’s time stationed across the U.S. and Abroad. She is also an UCLA’s school of Theater, Film and Television Alum where she majored in Directing. FILM/TV VIEW ALL MENTORS

MARKETING ALIX TYLER Creative Director | Creative Strategist Instagram + Facebook “What can I do to stay inspired and brainstorm more effectively? How can I create a personal brand that will propel my career forward? How do you stand in front of a room full of people with confidence? And does a Creative Director actually get to be creative??” These are just some of the questions I can help you unpack. My process is a combination of inspiration and tangible, go-to tips and tricks. I’ll show you how to exercise your creative muscle, help you “own the room” when you present, and together we’ll hone in on your goals and build strategies to help set you on the path to success! Alix Tyler is an award-winning Creative Director and Creative Strategist at Instagram + Facebook, where she is seated at the table with CMOs, VPs and ECDs for some of the biggest fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands in the world—including Gap, Sephora, Vans and Kate Spade. Alix and her team live at the intersection of creativity and technology where she partners with brands to inspire, educate and guide as they build creative campaigns that connect with the over 2 billion monthly active users on the platform. Before Instagram, Alix spent over a decade in advertising as a Creative Director/copywriter where she created campaigns for Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z, Gwen Stefani, Fergie…and some very sexy chips and salsa for Frito-Lay. With nearly 20 years of industry experience under her belt, Alix specializes in creative problem solving and is known for creating work that is both strategic and visually inspiring. Alix is also a skilled and engaging public speaker—something which has helped her throughout her career. She has co-hosted a Facebook Watch show with Queer Eye's Tan France, spoke at notable design conference C2 Montréal, hosted a fireside chat with celebrity photographer Alexi Lubomirski, shared Instagram best practices with fashion legends Inez + Vinood and Mario Testino, guest lectured at Stanford University, and even ran an Instagram Story School for the entire Vans Pro Skateboard Team. A graduate of Harvard University with a degree in anthropology, Alix is also a vintage lover, music video director, photographer and confirmed maximalist. She is a big believer that you should move through life with confidence but never take yourself too seriously. She is not afraid to admit she is a self-proclaimed Instagram addict. And no, she can’t get you verified. ALEXANDRATYLER.COM LINKEDIN VIEW ALL MENTORS

SOPHIA CHANG Storyteller The Baddest Bitch in the Room "As a mentor, I will teach you to develop your negotiation skills, to have the hard conversations, to advocate for yourself, and find your true value. In short, I will set you on the path to becoming the Baddest Bitch In The Room." Sophia Chang is a screenwriter and author who is developing numerous TV properties, including a scripted series based on her Audible memoir “ The Baddest Bitch In The Room .” Her memoir will be released in print on 9/8/20. She was also the subject of an episode of the Hulu series “ Defining Moments .” Sophia created Unlock Her Potential, a program that provides mentorship for women of color. Sophia Chang is the music business matriarchitect who managed Ol’ Dirty Bastard (RIP), RZA, GZA, D’Angelo, Raphael Saadiq, Q Tip, and A Tribe Called Quest as well as working with Paul Simon. She did marketing at Atlantic, A&R at Jive, A&R Admin at Universal, as well as serving as General Manager of RZA’s Razor Sharp Records, Cinematic Music Group, and Joey Bada$$’ Pro Era Records. She trained with and managed a Shaolin Monk, who became her partner and father of her children. She produced runway shows for Vivienne Tam and "Project Runway All Stars," was an account executive at a digital agency, and did business development at a cannabis company. AUDIBLE - Prologue of Memoir HUFFPOST - Opinion Piece on AAPI Hate "I learned tangible skills around contract negotiation and communicating with my management, but more than that, it was being around a force like Sophia that left its deepest impression. I had access and support from someone who is a model of advocacy, community, impact, and badassery — and because of that became more of who I want to be in this industry/world." — Nancy "My mentorship with Sophia changed not only my career, but the way I operate in this world. In our time together she not only helped me develop hard skill sets in personal branding, pitching, and team management but she also gave me tools to cultivate my confidence, advocate for myself, and to dream big as hell." — Kausar FILM/TV VIEW ALL MENTORS

FILM/TV CHRISTINA VOROS Cinematographer | Director | Producer | Screenwriter Voros came to cinematography through directing and shooting her own award-winning documentaries, later pivoting to the narrative space on films lensed for Tate Taylor, Theresa Rebeck, James Franco and Tim Blake Nelson. In 2018, Ava DuVernay and Oprah Winfrey tapped her to direct an episode of their series Queen Sugar, opening the door to narrative directing. She since helmed episodes for Tate Taylor (Filthy Rich) and David E Kelly (Big Sky), while primarily teaming with Taylor Sheridan with whom she collaborates on Yellowstone and 1883, serving as Director, DP and Executive Producer. She was recently nominated for an Emmy for Best Cinematography for a limited series on 1883 for her episode "Lightning Yellow Hair" She is currently in development on her feature film, Valentine, which she will write and direct, inspired by stories of the people and land of West Texas, where she resides. The only daughter of Hungarian refugees, Christina Voros was raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts where she later attended Harvard University. She was granted the Dean’s Fellowship at NYU’s Tisch School of the Art’s Graduate Department of Film and Television where she studied under Spike Lee and Sandi Sissel, receiving her MFA in directing and cinematography. VIEW ALL MENTORS

ILEANA DIEZ Brand Strategist | Creative Marketing Roc Nation "As a mentor, it is my aim to create a trusting space where we can discuss how to build a brand, the creation of a marketing campaign that resonates with target audiences, as well as how to develop impactful strategies for projects both big and small. As an entrepreneur who has taken many turns in my career, I have a wealth of knowledge into how to make career pivots that build upon your experience and continue moving you forward to your professional goals." Named one of Billboard Magazine’s 2021 “40 Under 40,” Ileana V. Diez integrates creativity and innovation into all things that she does. As a founder in her own brand strategy and creative marketing consultancy, Ileana works with global brands and companies alike to build bridges between them and real authentic people and culture. Previously Head of Marketing at Roc Nation, Ileana created and oversaw campaigns for 70+ clients including Rihanna’s first return to music in over 5 years, the launch of Rihanna’s luxury fashion brand FENTY Maison (LVMH) as well as Mariah Carey’s career-defining 30th Anniversary campaign. While at Roc Nation, Ileana also created an in-house ‘Cultural Creative Agency’ where she spearheaded innovative global campaigns for clients such as Afterpay. Prior to Roc Nation, Ileana was a senior publicist at Island Records, where she was instrumental to the launch of Grammy-nominated Shawn Mendes’ career as well as the re-launch of Nick Jonas’ solo career. Born in Puerto Rico but raised as a third culture kid living throughout Mexico, Hong Kong, Australia and the USA, Ileana's personal passion is empowering women of color within creative industries and as a mentor, can help you define your own personal brand, strengthen your networking skills, and help develop a clear career path to achieve your goals and dreams. "As a young creative starting her first big girl job out of college, Ileana’s mentorship provided me with fierce words of wisdom that couldn’t have come at a better time." —Priyanka P. "Ileana helped me feel certain that I'm doing all the right things for my career switch to music. She boosted my confidence and trust in myself to continue being independent, rather than go get a full time job (just for the sake of added security) that doesn't serve my health, lifestyle or passions." —Maaheem A. MARKETING VIEW ALL MENTORS

FILM/TV AMELIA HANIBELSZ Former Executive Director of Development | Founder ABC News Studios Amelia Hanibelsz is the former Executive Director of Development for ABC News Studios. In this role and in life she uplifts communities of color, underrepresented voices and under estimated audiences. She is a Prime Time Emmy nominated Supervising Producer and Genesis Award Winning Producer. Most recently she worked as Executive Producer at the USC SHOAH Foundation - founded by Steven Spielberg- supporting the creation of immersive and educational content inspired by over 55,000 testimonials of Holocaust and Genocide survivors from around the world. In 2020 Amelia wrapped as a Senior Producer for VICE on an 8-part series about young global activists. Over the past 20+ years, Amelia has acquired extensive experience in discovering and cultivating new talent for content initiatives on leading media networks such as Discovery, A&E, National Geographic, Animal Planet, The Smithsonian Channel, MTV, and VICE. She worked as the VP of Development for the award-winning production company Pangolin Pictures in New York for seven years. In 2013, Amelia founded Tell2C Productions to continue to utilize her storytelling skills for good. Since then, she has collaborated with FilmAid and the talented filmmakers of Kakuma Refugee Camp and is now proudly a FilmAid Kenya Board Member. She has worked with UNICEF, ActionAid, The Sesame Street Workshop, and The Gates Foundation to create compelling advocacy films on women and empowerment all over Africa. In South Sudan, she produced and distributed multimedia content for the United Nations, featured in Vanity Fair, Discovery, and Global Citizens social media platforms. She was a judge for the Reel Impact and IOM Global Migration Film Festival, which was in 106 Countries with over 500 screenings, a judge for the 41st, 42nd News & Doc Emmys, 73rd LA Emmys, the Netflix "New Voices" competition @ "Sunny Side Of The Doc" and a judge for the International Documentary Awards. She is an active member of the Television Academy, Global Impact Producers Assembly, and last but not least, a proud member of Brown Girls Doc Mafia. "Thank you for choosing me as your 2022 - 2023 Unlock Her Potential mentee, Amelia Hanibelsz. You've been a friend, sister, mentor and much more. Thank you for reminding me of my worth and pushing me to dream bigger. If it weren't for you, I may have learned lessons the hard way. Thank you for sharing inspo videos and WOC career advice podcasts. Thank you for showing up to Disney as a mover and shaker. ABC News President Kim Goodwin noticed your light and love. You glow without trying to. I'm most grateful for your transparency as you navigate grief. Thank you for feeling it because you've given me permission to feel mine too. Like you always say, it's wild how similar our lives are (right now). Thanks for making sure I didn't navigate this thing on my own. Cheers to that and as Sophia Chang says, 'Being the baddest b**** in the room." — Aja VIEW ALL MENTORS

BECCA RODRIGUEZ Manager Grandview "I love working with multi-hyphenate creatives. Whether you’re a screenwriter turned novelist or vice versa, I can help demystify the development process on both ends from start to finish. In addition to the creative and development side, we can walk through business and strategy including how to find a representative, navigating the studio system/market, how to approach general meetings, pitching, and more." Becca Rodriguez joins Grandview from Curate where she oversaw the book department. Prior to Curate, she worked at The Gotham Group as a book manager. She began her career as an assistant at Anonymous Content across various departments from talent to literary then media rights. Rodriguez’s roster includes distinctive storytellers such as Philip K. Dick Award nominee Rebekah Bergman, Pushcart Prize nominee Lucie Britsch whose novels are under option and in development, New York Times bestselling author and journalist Maureen Callahan, International Latino Book Award winning author Ann Dávila Cardinal, PEN America /Hemingway Award winning author Oscar Hokeah, USA TODAY Bestselling author Jessica Joyce, PEN/Faulkner Award winning author Deesha Philyaw whose collection of short stories, THE SECRET LIVES OF CHURCH LADIES, she is co-adapting at Max and Viva Maude, Sue Grafton Memorial Award nominee Marcie Rendon, debut novelist Hattie Williams, and Locus Award finalist Hannah Yang. Born and raised in Santa Monica, CA she currently resides in Los Angeles. She received a BA in English Literature from Occidental College. Pronouns: She/Her Languages spoken: English & Spanish FILM/TV VIEW ALL MENTORS

SHARLA SUMPTER BRIDGETT Senior Vice President, Film and Television Chernin Entertainment "As a mentor, I will help you hone your story development skills, provide feedback on projects, and advise on how to navigate your career as it pertains to your short- and long-term goals, particularly for those with aspirations of becoming a creative executive or producer." Sharla Sumpter Bridgett currently holds the role of Senior Vice President of Film and Television at Chernin Entertainment. Sumpter Bridgett, who has over 15 years of experience in development and production, was previously Tim Story’s producing partner running The Story Company where projects in development included Lionsgate and Hasbro’s live-action feature Monopoly starring Kevin Hart, Universal Pictures’ musical comedy Praise This directed by Tina Gordon, and the Netflix and STX Entertainment superhero comedy Night Wolf led by Hart. Before this, Sumpter Bridgett produced television and film through her SB&Co shingle, consulted for multiple companies, and ran a writer/directors program. She’s also served as Partner and President of Production at Varsity Pictures, where she produced titles like The To-Do List , Blue Mountain State and Sonny with a Chance, and served as President of Film at Tollin/Robbins Productions where she executive produced Coach Carter and Wild Hogs . FILM/TV VIEW ALL MENTORS

FILM/TV JOSEPH PATEL Producer | Director | Writer “Summer Of Soul” "As a mentor, I can share my experiences, my advice being on both sides of the creative equation, and any guidance you may need wherever you are in your journey. I can’t guarantee reading or watching anything, or making any professional introductions. But if you commit time and effort to this mentorship, those things can happen organically." Joseph Patel is an Academy Award-winning Producer, Director and Writer on documentaries and short films. He recently produced the documentary feature, SUMMER OF SOUL (...OR, WHEN THE REVOLUTION COULD NOT BE TELEVISED), directed by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, which won the Oscar in 2022 for Best Documentary Film. The film won multiple awards (BAFTA, Independent Spirit, PGA, Critics Choice, Sundance Grand Jury & Audience Award) and was declared “The Best Film of 2021” by The New York Times. Patel began his career as a music & culture journalist, writing for magazines and websites. He went on to produce and direct television and digital content for MTV News & Docs and Vice Media, and served as Content and Creative Director at The FADER and Vevo. VIEW ALL MENTORS

JOSEPH PATEL Producer | Director | Writer “Summer Of Soul” "As a mentor, I can share my experiences, my advice being on both sides of the creative equation, and any guidance you may need wherever you are in your journey. I can’t guarantee reading or watching anything, or making any professional introductions. But if you commit time and effort to this mentorship, those things can happen organically." Joseph Patel is an Academy Award-winning Producer, Director and Writer on documentaries and short films. He recently produced the documentary feature, SUMMER OF SOUL (...OR, WHEN THE REVOLUTION COULD NOT BE TELEVISED), directed by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, which won the Oscar in 2022 for Best Documentary Film. The film won multiple awards (BAFTA, Independent Spirit, PGA, Critics Choice, Sundance Grand Jury & Audience Award) and was declared “The Best Film of 2021” by The New York Times. Patel began his career as a music & culture journalist, writing for magazines and websites. He went on to produce and direct television and digital content for MTV News & Docs and Vice Media, and served as Content and Creative Director at The FADER and Vevo. FILM/TV VIEW ALL MENTORS

NICOLE HARJO Senior Vice President Paramount Television Studios "I can help you understand the TV development process, whether it’s helping a writer shape their vision into a show or a creative executive wanting to learn more about development or producing and expanding their network." Nicole Harjo is Senior Vice President of Development for Paramount Television Studios, developing half-hour and one-hour TV series for premium cable and streaming. Nicole has creative oversight over Paramount+’s series adaption of the classic psychological thriller FATAL ATTRACTION which is currently in production, as well as Showtime’s upcoming drama AMERICAN GIGOLO, and other projects in development including adapting the movie LOVE STORY and adapting the memoir YELLOW BIRD about Lissa Yellow Bird’s courageous work finding missing indigenous women. Previously Harjo was the Vice President of Television at The Kennedy/Marshall Company. At Kennedy/Marshall she was a Producer on Netflix’s first original Polish series, ‘1983’. Prior to The Kennedy/Marshall Company, Harjo was a Creative Executive at Stars Road Entertainment where she worked on the Emmy nominated Netflix series HOUSE OF CARDS. Additionally, Harjo previously worked in Current Programming at CBS where she oversaw the CSI: franchise, HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, and TWO AND A HALF MEN. "Nicole’s mentorship fosters a space for learning through openness and encouragement. She never hesitated to answer any questions about the nuances of working in the entertainment industry and has given me the the tools to help decipher this industry that feels impossible to break into. Not only is Nicole an amazing person and mentor but an inspiring entertainment executive that is dedicated to uplifting others on their career journeys and I am grateful that she is guiding me in the infancy of my career. " — Annaliese FILM/TV VIEW ALL MENTORS

SAMANTHA MILITANTE Director of Current Series FX Networks "As a creative executive who has seen the evolving landscape of TV over the last several years, I can help give you perspective on the business and help you hone in on your creative voice. Whether you’re an aspiring exec, producer, writer, or director – being confident and articulate about your voice is a key quality to lean on." Samantha Militante is a director of current series at FX Networks, where she works on comedy, drama, and docuseries across all of FX Networks. Currently, she is overseeing ATLANTA, WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS, SNOWFALL, MAYANS, & RESERVATION DOGS. In addition, she helped develop and launch the initial FX docuseries slate, including shows like CHILDREN OF THE UNDERGROUND, HIP HOP UNCOVERED, THE MOST DANGEROUS ANIMAL OF ALL, and HYSTERICAL. Before joining FX, Militante began her career in the mailroom at Gersh and went on to work for multiple agents within the motion picture literary department. "I am incredibly grateful to have Samantha Militante as my mentor. From the start, she has actively supported my aspirations of being a TV writer, both in affirmation and in action. As an executive, she has given me invaluable insights from the development process to navigating the TV industry (and life!) as a woman of color, and has provided me with resources that have tremendously helped my writing craft. Her wisdom and talent is matched by her kindness and generosity, which altogether have helped me build greater confidence in myself, my work, and the path I’ve set on. Thank you, Sam!!" — Chloe FILM/TV VIEW ALL MENTORS

MENTEE & MENTOR RESOURCES THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND The program is one hour per month from January 1 - December 31, 2024 The mentee is responsible for reaching out and scheduling the session with the mentor If possible, we suggest establishing a set time every month to speak to avoid time spent scheduling e.g. 2nd Tuesday o f the month at 3pm Feel free to copy us in the initial email and move us to BCC once you've made contact This is a strictly professional relationship Should any issues arise, please contact the team at support@unlockherpotential.com If you plan on spending more than 3 months abroad in 2024, you must alert your mentor and the UP team (support@unlockherpotential.com ). They may choose to discontinue the mentorship due to difficulty of scheduling. SUGGESTED ICEBREAKERS TO LAUNCH THE CONVERSATION Set the ta ble i.e. discuss mutual goals and expectations. How do you remain motivated? What is one of the biggest lessons you learned? Why do you do what you do? How did you choose your path? How do you make the most effective use of your time? How did it feel to change your career path? Did you envision your career as it is today? What's one lesson you wish you'd learned earlier? Did you have a mentor? How have they influenced you? BONUS TIP You might want to read through the Top 10 Tips to Maximize Your Mentoring and 40 Questions to Ask Your Mentor. WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE WHAT 2024 BRINGS FOR EVERYONE! DOWNLOADS UNLOCK HER POTENTIAL GUIDELINES & RULES UNCONSCIOUS BIAS DOWNLOAD PDF DOWNLOAD PDF

FILM/TV, C-SUITE MICHELLE RAIMO KOUYATE Former President Sony Pictures Animation "As a mentor I can help you understand the perspective of both the producer and studio buyer, how to put a project together and move it forward and how to advocate for yourself and know your true worth." Michelle Raimo Kouyate is a producer with over two decades of experience producing and developing for film and TV. Formerly President of Production at Sony Pictures Animation, she has the rare distinction of success in the live action and animation spheres, both as a producer and top-level executive at companies such as Nickelodeon, and Miramax Films. The films she has been involved with, which range from CHOCOLAT and SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK to PUSS IN BOOTS and HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 1 & 2, have grossed over $3 billion worldwide. Michelle currently has a deal with Sony Pictures Animation where she is producing a slate of movies and is running LENS: Sony Pictures Empowerment and Leadership for New Storytellers which seeks to develop filmmaking leadership from underrepresented communities in an effort to allow them to create the content that reflects their worlds and perspectives. She is deeply committed to creating space that includes more marginalized voices and viewpoints. She also serves on the board of A Place Called Home, which offers services to the youth of South Central Los Angeles. "My mentor's name is Michelle Raimo Kouyate and from our 1st call where I admitted to being nervous and she replied “don’t be” I instantly felt that I was in good hands. She is a role model for how to “wear” your success while creating a space for others to also be successful. When I explained to her that I wanted to move from being a “corporate creative” to a creative in my own right as a writer/producer I felt that she totally supported me and would be invaluable on my journey. On her advice I have taken classes which have already strengthened my ability to tell the stories that I want to tell with more clarity and confidence. It’s incredible what I have learned through her insights and our mutual passion for storytelling. I am amazed at how much I have grown in just 4 sessions and excited to meet myself at the end of this year. I am also grateful to her and Unlock Her Potential for giving me this awesome chance and opportunity." — Nicole VIEW ALL MENTORS

FILM/TV BAO NGUYEN Director | Producer Be Water Bao Nguyen is an award-winning filmmaker whose work has appeared in the NY Times, HBO, Vice, NBC, ARTE, among others. He was the producer and cinematographer of NUOC 2030, a feature sci-fi that opened the Panorama section of the 2014 Berlinale and was awarded the Tribeca Sloan Filmmaker Award. In 2015, he directed the documentary, LIVE FROM NEW YORK! which opened the 2015 Tribeca Film Festival. His latest film, BE WATER, premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival and was invited to many prestigious festivals including Cannes, SXSW, San Francisco, Miami, Seattle, Hot Docs, Sydney, and Hong Kong. It broke ratings records with its US broadcast as part of ESPN’s “30 for 30” series and has received widespread critical acclaim. He is an alumnus of the Berlinale Talents as well as a Firelight Media Fellow. He earned his BA at NYU and his MFA at the School of Visual Arts. INSTAGRAM TWITTER GQ - Bruce Lee Be Water Interview DEADLINE - Be Water Interview - Representation LATIMES VIEW ALL MENTORS

ADAM NEUHAUS Founder Neuhaus Ideas Adam is the founder of Neuhaus Ideas, an ideas production company. Before that, Adam spent 7+ years as head of development for 30for30, ESPN Films and ESPN+ developing and producing 100+ storytelling projects across feature length documentaries, docuseries, scripted adaptations, digital series, and 30for30 Podcasts. Adam is longtime supporter of the Ghetto Film School, previously serving on the Board of Directors and currently serving on the Advisory Board. Adam also serves on the Board of Directors for the Bushwick Film Institute and proudly serves as a mentor for Unlock Her Potential. WEBSITE LINKEDIN TWITTER "Adam has helped me in so many ways - it's hard to believe it's only been four months since we met! He has introduced me to a host of industry connections and consistently pushes me to grow in my career. I've seen tremendous progress already, and I am checking off boxes as I get closer to my dreams." — Chloe FILM/TV VIEW ALL MENTORS

STEM, C-SUITE ANIL DASH Former CEO Glitch Anil Dash leads the team at Glitch , the friendly coding community where people have collaborated to create and share millions of apps, serving as CEO of Glitch until its acquisition by Fastly. Honored by the Webby Awards with a lifetime achievement award in 2022, Dash is recognized as a leading advocate for more humane, expressive, inclusive and ethical technology through his work as an entrepreneur, activist and writer. He serves as a board member for organizations like the Electronic Frontier Foundation , the pioneering nonprofit organization defending digital privacy and expression, The Markup , the leading nonprofit investigative newsroom pushing for tech accountability, and the Lower East Side Girls Club , which empowers and serves girls and families in need in New York City. Previously, Dash was an advisor to the Obama White House’s Office of Digital Strategy, served for a decade on the board of Stack Overflow , the world’s largest community for coders, and was on the board of Data & Society Research Institute , which researches the cutting edge of tech's impact on society. Today, he continues to advise respected startups and non-profits including DonorsChoose , Medium , The Human Utility , and Project Include . In 2008, he led a MacArthur-backed research project that did some of the earliest research on social media’s impact on policy making. And during his tenure as CEO of Glitch, the company became the first tech startup to voluntarily recognize its workers’ union. As a writer and artist, Dash was a contributing editor and monthly columnist for Wired, has written for publications like The Atlantic and Businessweek, co-created one of the first implementations of the blockchain technology now known as NFTs, had his works exhibited in the New Museum of Contemporary Art, and collaborated with Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda on one of the most popular Spotify playlists of 2018. Described by the New Yorker as a “blogging pioneer”, his personal website has been cited in sources ranging from the New York Times to hundreds of academic papers. In 2013, Time named @anildash one of the best accounts on Twitter, and he is the only person ever retweeted by both Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Prince, a succinct summarization of Dash’s interests. Dash has also been a keynote speaker and guest in a broad range of media ranging from the Aspen Ideas Festival to Desus and Mero's late-night show to SXSW. He’s also guested on most of the podcasts that you like. TWITTER VIEW ALL MENTORS

FILM/TV SARAH PODEMSKI Anishinaabe/Ashkenazi Multidisciplinary Artist "I am a storyteller. Whether I am writing, acting, or making art, I am passionate about recreating the Indigenous and Jewish narratives that have been misrepresented for so long. As a mixed Anishinaabe and Ashkenazi woman, I am here to support, and share the resources that have helped me succeed in the entertainment industry. We are stronger together. After years of competing, and believing that the road to success is linear, I can finally say I have created an incredible community that is actively decolonising these beliefs and proving that we all thrive when we work together and share resources." Sarah Podemski (she/her) is an award winning Anishinaabe/Ashkenazi multidisciplinary artist from Toronto. From her first role in the German TV series Blue Hawk at the age of 11, to her award winning performance in the TIFF selection Mekko (directed by Sterlin Harjo), Sarah has been passionate about recreating the Indigenous narrative that has been misrepresented since the beginning of cinema. Sarah’s many credit’s include, CW’s ‘The Coroner’, Syfy’s ‘Resident Alien' and most recently the Peabody and Independent Spirit Award winning series, ‘Reservation Dogs' created by Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi. VIEW ALL MENTORS

GRACE TRAN Director of Global Series Universal International Studios "As a mentor I can help you establish an understanding of the international tv landscape. I will help you navigate the tv development process both domestically and globally, which can range from helping writers shape their vision into a show to helping producers identify and learn the co-production model. I can also help you develop an understanding of the Current television process from the early scripting to cut stages." Grace Tran is the Director of Global Series at Universal International Studios, one of the scripted studios at Universal Studios Group at NBC Universal. She works across both scripted Development and Current across the US, UK, Australia, and Canadian series. She works production companies across the globe such as Heyday Television, Lark, and Matchbox Pictures to identify, develop, and sell global series. She has helped launch series such as Liane Moriarty’s APPLES NEVER FALL (Peacock), TRANSPLANT (NBC/CTV), and the Peabody winning series, WE ARE LADY PARTS (Channel 4/ Peacock). In addition to working with English language content and territories, she is helping to develop global projects for the Spanish speaking market as well. Growing up in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual household has informed her passion for telling global stories and hopes to continue creating shows that can help create bridges between cultures. A native of Southern California, she graduated from the University of Southern California with a BA in Communications and started her career at CAA. FILM/TV VIEW ALL MENTORS

FILM/TV ALYSIA REINER Actress | Activist | Producer "As an actress, activist and producer, my secret sauce is thinking outside the box, actually I don’t even see the box most of the time. My passion is telling stories that deeply move and entertain folks, and also evolve culture. Let's go change the world together, one story at a time." Award-winning Alysia Reiner is best known as SAG award winning "FIG" on 7 seasons of Orange Is the New Black, and originating the role of Agent Sadie Deever in Ms. Marvel (Pan Asian Critics Choice Best Ensemble Cast). She just finished her 5th season as Sunny on Better Things (nominated for a Critics Choice in 2023) , her second season as Kathryn in STARZ’s Shining Vale starring with Courtney Cox and Greg Kinnear, as well as 2 seasons as KIKI on THE DEUCE. A few other filmed adventures include getting married in the Oscar winning film Sideways, getting naked in an Emmy Award winning episode of Broad City, and going head to head against Viola Davis on How To Get Away with Murder, and she plays Sister in The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something has Passed (Cannes 2023) and just wrapped O HORIZON with David Strathairn and Maria Bakalova. Alysia conceived of, developed, produced, and starred in the feature film EQUITY, which was bought/distributed by Sony Pictures Classics at Sundance Film Festival. She produced/starred in EGG which premiered at Tribeca Film Festival & is 100% FRESH on Rotten Tomatoes. Both on itunes and amazon now. She loves working as a change maker, is on the board of the Geena Davis Institute for Gender in Media and Earth Day Initiative, she is a member of Resistance Revival Chorus, a volunteer firefighter (yes really), and received the Acclaimed Collaborator Award from Women in Arts and Media, a MUSE “MADE IN NY” AWARD from The Mayor’s office and New York Women in Film and Television, SARAH POWELL HUNTINGTON LEADERSHIP AWARD, VOICE OF A WOMAN AWARD, the PIONEER IN FILMMAKING AWARD, and the FOUNDERS AWARD FOR SUPPORT. INSTAGRAM WEBSITE VIEW ALL MENTORS

SOCIAL IMPACT & ADVOCACY, C-SUITE DR. JORDAN KASSALOW Founder VisionSpring "I can help you turn your dream into reality. The art of the start, is all about strategy. I can help you hone your strategy to start your organization or business. While I won't make introductions, once the strategy is created, I can help you figure out how to attract seed capital, and start testing your idea in the marketplace." Jordan Kassalow is the Founder of VisionSpring, a high-impact social enterprise that accelerates the use of eyeglasses in emerging and frontier markets. Why eyeglasses? Because they are a powerful tool for social and economic development, enabling low-income consumers to earn a living, achieve in school, drive safely, and enjoy life’s beautiful details. As of 2023, VisionSpring has corrected the vision of more than 10 million people living on less than $4 per day, unlocking more than $2 billion in income earning potential. In addition to founding VisionSpring, Jordan co-founded EYElliance, a multi-stakeholder coalition driving global strategy to increase access to eyeglasses at scale, and he launched the Global Health Policy Program at the Council on Foreign Relations. Jordan is a fellow at Draper Richards Kaplan, Skoll, Ashoka, and the Aspen Institute. Previously, Jordan served as director of the River Blindness Division at Helen Keller International and has been named to Forbes’ Impact 30 list, won the inaugural John P. McNulty Prize, and is a Schwab Foundation Social Entrepreneurship awardee. Outside of the social entrepreneurship field, Jordan is a partner at Drs. Farkas, Kassalow, Resnick & Associates, an ophthalmology practice in New York City, and co-author of the book “Dare to Matter: Your Path to Making a Difference Now.” Jordan earned his Doctor of Optometry from the New England College of Optometry and a Fellowship in Preventive Ophthalmology and Masters in Public Health from Johns Hopkins. VIEW ALL MENTORS

ROBERT KESSEL Former EVP of Narrative Film Participant "I am a good person to bounce career trajectory advice around with—both how to get a job, how best to network and make the most of your contacts as well as a good handle on the creative/business side of the film business." Robert Kessel was Executive Vice President of Narrative Film at Participant, the leading global media company dedicated to entertainment that stands at the intersection of art and activism, where he co-manages the development and production of narrative films. Since joining Participant in 2013, Kessel has been integral to the production of the company’s most commercially successful films to date—Wonder and Green Book—overseeing production on both projects, and as an Executive Producer on Wonder. He was also an Executive Producer on the critically acclaimed Todd Haynes film Dark Waters, and oversaw production on Spotlight, Deepwater Horizon, Beasts of No Nation and A Most Violent Year. Kessel is an Executive Producer on the upcoming films Rob Peace and White Bird, the sequel to Wonder; he is also a Producer on the upcoming Out of My Mind. Prior to Participant, Kessel held executive posts at Matt Tolmach Productions, Overture Films, Hart Sharp Entertainment and Miramax Films. Kessel serves on the board of Students Run LA, a nonprofit organization that trains over 3000 at-risk kids to run the LA Marathon each year. He holds a BA in political science and film from Vassar College. Caveats e.g. I won't read scripts, I will not accept or receive any submitted material (scripts, pitches, demos, etc.) without a submission agreement for each project submitted. FILM/TV VIEW ALL MENTORS

DEMANE DAVIS Television Director | Producer | Filmmaker DeMane Davis is a Television Director, Executive Producer and Filmmaker who has an overall creative deal with Warner Brothers Television Group and is currently EP on the TV series “Brilliant Minds” starring Zachary Quinto (premieres 9/23 on NBC.) DeMane’s TV directing career began when Ava DuVernay invited her to direct Queen Sugar. Since then she has directed and produced the pilot of Found, starring Shanola Hampton; Naomi; the Emmy nominated Netflix limited series Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam CJ Walker; and Clarice. DeMane has helmed episodes of For The People, You, How to Get Away with Murder and Station 19. She has also directed over seventy commercials including the 2023 Super Bowl spot for PETA starring Edie Falco, selected as Best Celebrity Commercial by Entertainment Weekly. Both of the indie features DeMane wrote and directed premiered In Dramatic Competition at the Sundance Film Festival and internationally at Edinburgh. LIFT starred Kerry Washington in her first leading role and received two Spirit Award nominations. DeMane’s previous career as a Copywriter/Creative Director spans twenty-five years and counts Nike, Snapple, Reebok, Coca-Cola and Blue Cross Blue Shield as clients. When not working DeMane supports The Innocence Project and the Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism. LOCATION: I Am Everywhere. Website Twitter Instagram FILM/TV VIEW ALL MENTORS