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PUBLISHING LAUREN ABRAMO Literary Agent & Subsidiary Rights Director Dystel, Goderich & Bourret "I want to mentor someone whose goal is to advance in book publishing, whether as a writer or on the other side of the desk. If you’re a writer, I can help you understand querying and publishing, what works best for you in your process and professional relationships, how to maximize your opportunities, and how to navigate the challenges of the publishing world. I have experience working with a diverse roster of writers across many genres and categories, from middle grade to adult, fiction and nonfiction. I’ve worked with authors with a wide range of publishing experiences: Big 5, independents, small presses, self-publishing, work-for-hire, etc. I’m not the right mentor to edit or help you craft your work, but if you’re looking for insight into the business side of publishing, I might be a fit. If you’re working on goals related to a career in publishing, I can help you to learn the various roles, figure out avenues into and up within the competitive workforce, develop professional strategies to thrive in a challenging industry, and more from my 18+ years at a literary agency." Lauren E. Abramo is a literary agent and subsidiary rights director at Dystel, Goderich & Bourret, a book publishing agency. She works directly with authors on her personal client list as well as in selling foreign and audio rights across the agency’s list. On her small client list she represents fiction and nonfiction from middle grade through adult with an emphasis on authors from communities not well represented in publishing. Her list includes literary fiction and both upmarket and commercial suspense, romance, and women’s fiction, as well as narrative nonfiction and occasional prescriptive nonfiction, primarily in areas that intersect with social justice, including contemporary culture, psychology, popular science, and media. Her bestselling and award-winning client list includes Rabia Chaudry, Jay Coles, Mason Deaver, Dylan Marron, Anthony Oliveira, Ijeoma Oluo, Erica Ridley, and Samantha Young, among others. VIEW ALL MENTORS

SARAH HARDEN CEO Hello Sunshine Sarah Harden is the CEO of Hello Sunshine, a media brand anchored in storytelling, on a mission to change the narrative for women. Alongside founder Reese Witherspoon, Harden leads Hello Sunshine’s growth as a premium content studio and direct-to-consumer media brand developing films, scripted and unscripted television series, podcasts, live events and more. She also oversees Reese’s Book Club, fast-growing in reach & influence. Prior to her time with Hello Sunshine, Harden was President of Otter Media, a privately held joint venture between AT&T and The Chernin Group, where she spearheaded Otter’s first investment in Hello Sunshine. She also served as Group Director at News Corp Asia, where she oversaw growth initiatives in Hong Kong. Additionally, Harden served as SVP of Business Development for Fox Networks Group, identifying, cultivating, and executing new business for Fox. Harden began her career at Boston Consulting Group in Melbourne, Australia after graduating from Harvard Business School with high distinction as a Baker Scholar. FILM/TV VIEW ALL MENTORS

MUSIC, C-SUITE SUZY RYOO Co-Founder | President Q&A Suzy Ryoo is the Co-Founder & President of Q&A alongside co-founders Troy Carter & J. Erving. Q&A is a modern music company seeking to empower artists and their teams through technology, tools and services. She's worked at the intersection of tech, entertainment and media in Los Angeles for over 10 years. Since 2015, Suzy has served as the VP of Technology & Innovation at Atom Factory as well as a Partner at venture capital fund Cross Culture Ventures, where she finds, invests in and supports entrepreneurs creating next generation companies. Suzy graduated from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business in 2009. She serves on the non-profit board of URBAN TxT (Teens Exploring Technology) which exists to enable thousands of South Los Angeles teens to become catalysts of change through tech, community and leadership. Suzy is originally from South Korea, and immigrated to the United States with her family in 1992. INSTAGRAM - SUZY INSTAGRAM - Q&A INSTAGRM - HUMAN RESOURCES GIRLBOSS RADIO - Whether your startup has potential or not, with Suzy Ryoo of Q&A BUSINESS INSIDER - How a LA Music Mogul and Venture Capitalist Decides What to Invest in TECHCRUNCH - Investors are still failing to back founders from diverse backgrounds VIEW ALL MENTORS

JACQUE COFER Executive Producer "I am happy to be a resource to you about all things scripted television. Script writing, the pilot process, series development, industry intelligence and career management." Jacque Edmonds Cofer attended Princeton University, graduating with an A.B. in Politics. She also earned an M.B.A. at the Harvard Business School. Cofer left corporate life to become a television writer and producer. After completing the Walt Disney Fellowship program, her first network television-writing job was on MARTIN. Within two years, she had risen to supervising producer. Cofer has been the co-executive producer of six network comedies, most recently THE UNICORN, starring Walton Goggins on CBS and “DAD, STOP EMBARRASSING ME, starring Jamie Foxx on Netflix. She has also been the showrunner of four series including LET’S STAY TOGETHER, BET’s first original scripted comedy. Since 2016 Cofer has been a faculty member of the USC School of Cinematic Arts, where she is also on the admissions committee. She is a lecturer and thesis advisor in the John Wells Division of Writing for Screen & Television and teaches Advanced Half-Hour Comedy writing in the MFA program. Cofer has frequent speaking engagements and has won the following awards: NAACP Image Award, Outstanding Comedy Program, MARTIN PRISM Award, from the National Institutes of Health and the Entertainment Industries Council, for accurate depiction of drug, alcohol and tobacco use and addiction, MOESHA SHINE Award (2), from The Media Project and the Kaiser Foundation for accurate and honest portrayals of adolescent sexual health issues, MOESHA President’s Award, from the Alliance of Black Entertainment Technicians Founder’s Award, from the Black Women Film Preservation Project "Jacque’s guidance has been instrumental in shaping the writer I aspire to be. My background is in advertising, so her depth of knowledge and years of experience in the entertainment industry has been invaluable in helping me navigate a new field. Throughout our mentorship, I've learned so much about the intricacies of TV writing, from crafting compelling narratives to understanding the nuances of character development. Her willingness to share her insights has given me a solid foundation to build upon as I continue on this journey. I am so grateful for the lessons she’s provided, and look forward to learning more from her in the months to come." — Nannette E. FILM/TV VIEW ALL MENTORS

MUSIC DJ SCRATCH DJ | Producer ScratchVision DJ Scratch’s illustrious career spans over 3 Decades. From being the opening act for RUN DMC & the third member of EPMD in the 80’s. To producing 8 Platinum Albums along with 3 Grammy Nominations for Busta Rhymes in the 90’s. To becoming the tour DJ for Jay Z in the early 2000’s to becoming the opening act for Beyonce. This born & raised Brooklyn, NY Native is considered in the Hip Hop World as a 5 Star General. A 2 Time World Champion DJ, Grammy Winner, the first recipient of the Global Spin Awards “Turntablist Of The Year” Award (Grammy For DJ’s) & Scratch won this award 3 years in a row. In 2016, Scratch achieved the highest honor a DJ can receive by being knighted a Grandmaster by DJ Kool Herc (The Father Of Hip Hop). While his status in Hip Hop is undeniable, his talent & brand extends Far beyond the turntables. When Scratch isn't DeeJaying, he’s programming his Online Television Network (ScratchVision). ScratchVision (Launched in 2009) is a online TV & Radio Network dedicated to giving the public what was taken off of Music Television (The Music). With a lineup of fellow Iconic DJ’s, Scratch has been able to create a global musical balance by using the power of the internet. With his Website & Mobile App having the capability of video streaming live shows around the World, Scratch has silently become a internet Mogul. Scratch has also spread the ScratchVision gospel to SiriusXM & FM Radio with his shows “The DJ Scratch Show” on LL Cool J’s Rock The Bells Radio via SiriusXM & “ScratchVision Radio” on New York’s 94.7 The Block. DJ Scratch has mastered the Art of reinventing himself while keeping his identity in the culture & Sub-Culture Of Music. While his music production is responsible for the sale of over 30 Million records, his first love is the turntables. So look forward to seeing DJ Scratch at an event near you. VIEW ALL MENTORS

MARKETING, C-SUITE MELISSA ROSENFIELD Founder IFP Communications "I'm the social director, the party planner, the camp counselor all rolled into one.” -Cosmopolitan Magazine As a born and bred New Yorker (by way of Brooklyn, to be exact), Melissa Rosenfield has always been a connector. Her affinity for the most cutting-edge, unique, and thoughtful cultural experiences and things has led her to a life defined by well-seeded relationships with movers and shakers (attaining her a certain level of notoriety at a young age) in a variety of lifestyle verticals, including but not limited to hospitality, fashion, art, music, and food. Being around trailblazers throughout her life, Melissa naturally decided to forge for herself a new and unknown path. As the world’s one and only “Director of Vibe,” she is a lifestyle innovator, luxury travel expert and social director all rolled into one. She connects brands with the right people, in the right places, at the right times, establishes authentic partnerships, and most importantly, alignments that drive business and yield a strong ROI. In 2010, Melissa made her role as Director of Vibe official and put the concept into the world by way of her work as a consultant with the Viceroy Hotel Group. By 2015, Melissa’s consulting role had landed her collaborations with GM, Samsung, and 1Hotels, putting her on a fast track to conquering the lifestyle space in both New York, LA, and beyond. Later in 2015, she took it one step further and launched IFP Communications, a New York-based agency that focused on creative brand strategy, marketing, and public relations. Since its launch, IFP has worked with true indie brands and notable brands, including Girlfriend Collective, Little Spoon, Soozy’s Grain-Free, Momotaro Apotheca, Supernow, GREATS, Wandering Bear Coffee, and more, taking them from obscurity to household names. Her most recent accomplishments perfectly represent her ability to challenge conventional business models; she was instrumental in launching multiple indie beauty and food brands into major retailers in 2021 and 2022, including Target, Sprouts, Ulta, and Walmart – including a sexual wellness brand that may have once been considered taboo. Melissa is incredibly active in her spare time – both figuratively and literally. She is an engaged mother of Sidney, aka This Vibe Baby. She believes No Kid Hungry is a major cause everyone should be paying attention to and often partakes in workout sessions with Peloton and Mirror at home. She loves spending weekends outside (weather permitting) and hanging with friends. And she believes in the power of doing things with a swagger and a smile. VIEW ALL MENTORS

FILM/TV, C-SUITE JON RUBINSTEIN CEO Authentic Talent & Literary Jon Rubinstein is the CEO of Authentic Talent and Literary Management, and over the past 30 years has represented some of the top actors in the entertainment industry. Jon produced the award-winning film HIGHER GROUND, released in 2011 by Sony Pictures Classics after premiering at the Sundance Film Festival and served as Executive Producer on the 2020 documentary film WHY IS WE AMERICANS?, a cinematic exploration of Newark’s legendary Baraka family. Jon has long been involved in nonprofit projects around the world, working to provide prenatal care for rural women in southern Haiti, English language instruction to adults in Port-au-Prince, as well as projects working with children and teens in Guatemala, Kolkata, India, and Brooklyn. Jon received his BA from New School University and his MFA from New York University. He lives in Brooklyn and the Hudson Valley. También da la bienvenida a hispanohablantes (he also welcomes Spanish speakers). VARIETY - Mimsi Gives Haiti Moms to be the Medicine They Need ENTREPRENEUR - How This Entrepreneur Built a Powerhouse Talent Management FORBES - How Authentic Talent Leverages Today's Attention Economy and Client Passion to Succeed and Grow VIEW ALL MENTORS

HELEN CHO Director | Producer | Showrunner "Having navigated the documentary TV production industry from the ground up, working my way through roles ranging from production assistant to showrunner, as a mentor, I can offer guidance tailored to your current position and aspirations. While I can’t guarantee you a job placement or introductions, I am happy to share insights and answer any questions you may have, helping to demystify the industry's nuances and making the journey feel less intimidating." Helen M. Cho is a Korean American two-time Emmy Award nominated director, producer, and showrunner from New York City. She is best known for her work on the critically acclaimed series Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown, My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman, and United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell. Helen served as Executive Producer and Showrunner of Take Out with Lisa Ling, now streaming on HBO Max. IndieWire named Take Out one of ‘The Best Documentaries and Docuseries of 2022’. Previous to her work in television, Helen was a digital consultant for clients: Anthony Bourdain, Ecco Press, and Steven Rinella. She holds a BFA from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. More importantly, she is the proud daughter of a nail salon worker and USPS letter carrier. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helencho Website: https://helenmcho.com Newsletter: https://helenmcho.com/newsletter FILM/TV VIEW ALL MENTORS

FILM/TV ALLIE WASSERMAN Vice President of Programming HBO Allie Wasserman is a Vice President in Programming at HBO and part of the comedy team that develops and oversees the production of original half-hour series. She currently oversees HOW TO WITH JOHN WILSON from documentary filmmaker John Wilson and executive producer Nathan Fielder and the new series RAIN DOGS, from Cash Carraway and Sid Gentle, starring Daisy May Cooper. She also works on BARRY and AVENUE 5. Previously, Allie oversaw BETTY, BALLERS, and ROOM 104, and worked on CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES, and the limited series THE BABY. Prior to HBO, Wasserman worked for a Motion Picture Talent agent at UTA after moving over with the comedy group from CAA in March 2015. She graduated with a BA in Radio/Television/Film and English Literature from Northwestern University in June 2014. VARIETY - New Leaders of 2022 VIEW ALL MENTORS

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STEM DR. AZRA RAZA Chan Soon-Shiong Professor of Medicine & Director of the MDS Center at Columbia University Dr. Azra Raza is the Chan Soon-Shiong Professor of Medicine and Director of the MDS Center at Columbia University. A practicing oncologist seeing 30-40 cancer patients weekly, she also directs a cancer research lab receiving grants totaling >$50 million over the last 10 years. The recipient of three endowed chairs, Raza has collected >60,000 blood and marrow samples from thousands of her patients. She has delivered hundreds of lectures on science, medicine, poetry and literature, and serves as an Editor on the website 3QuarksDaily posting daily for the last 15 years. She met with Vice President Biden to plan the Cancer Moonshot and with President Bill Clinton for 3-day Breakthroughs in Science and Technology Retreat. Describing her groundbreaking ideas in the highly acclaimed bestselling book, THE FIRST CELL: And the human costs of pursuing cancer to the last, Raza is bent upon shifting the treatment focus from trying to kill every last cancer cell to finding the first and preventing cancer from developing altogether. Raza established cash awards at her alma-mater FG College, Islamabad, 30 years ago for the topmost students in Science, Urdu and Humanities. Raza started Urdu Mehfil in 1987 hosting writers, musicians, poets, politicians, and artists at home. The owner of ~10,000 books in Urdu and English, she co-authored GHALIB: Epistemologies of Elegance with Sara Suleri Goodyear. She jogs 3-5 km every day committing thousands of poetry verses to memory. Her daughter Sheherzad and Raza live in New York VIEW ALL MENTORS

FILM/TV, C-SUITE BECKY CLEMENTS President Tomorrow Studios Becky Clements is President of Tomorrow Studios, a joint venture between ITV Studios and Marty Adelstein, with whom she’s worked for over a decade. In her role, Clements oversees the company’s robust development and current production slate. Becky is executive producer of multiple series including Tomorrow Studios’ SNOWPIERCER starring Jennifer Connelly and Daveed Diggs (TNT); iconic Japanese anime properties COWBOY BEBOP, starring John Cho, and ONE PIECE (Netflix); and PHYSICAL starring Rose Byrne (Apple). She is also executive producer of HANNA (Amazon) and LAST MAN STANDING (FOX), starring Tim Allen. Previously, Clements served as executive producer of GOOD BEHAVIOR (TNT) and AQUARIUS (NBC). Clements, who began her career in New York at THE JON STEWART SHOW and The NFL Today, rose to the position of Executive Vice President at Brillstein Grey Television, where she shepherded over 50 pilots and long-running hit series including NEWSRADIO, JUST SHOOT ME and SAMANTHA WHO. VIEW ALL MENTORS

FILM/TV ILANA PEÑA Showrunner Ilana Peña is creator, showrunner, executive producer, and director of the critically-acclaimed, Emmy-nominated "Diary of a Future President" on Disney+. The two-season series has been called a “must-watch” by Parade, “wholly charming” by The AV Club, “consistently sweet, authentic and humorous” by Remezcla, won "Best Latinx Show" from the Latino Media Awards in 2021, and was nominated for a GLAAD Award in 2021 and 2022. Ilana directed episode 209 of "Diary" as well as an episode of the HBOmax comedy "Gordita Chronicles." Peña was named as a 2020 recipient of Forbes 30 Under 30: Hollywood and Entertainment, and honored in Variety's 2021 Inclusion Impact Report. She served as a writer on the CW series “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” where she wrote and produced multiple episodes, contributed song lyrics, and was featured both onscreen and on the soundtrack. Ilana is continuing to develop projects through her overall deal at CBS Television Studios in addition to writing features for Universal Studios, Disney+, and 20th Century Studios, where she is penning the reboot of the 1988 film "Working Girl" produced by Selena Gomez. "Getting selected for this program in the first place felt close to winning the lottery. The entertainment industry can feel like such a haze, so I'm lucky to have someone so close to help clear the fog. Beyond being someone I can go to for answers on industry questions and hesitations, beyond looking over my resume and recommending me for programs — which is already more than enough — it’s clear this is a connection that extends beyond just career advice, and I’m grateful to have it." — Jordan VIEW ALL MENTORS

JOURNALISM JULIE BLOOM Live Editor The New York Times Julie Bloom is the Live editor at The New York Times where she oversees a team of reporters and editors that respond to big breaking news across a variety of subjects with hubs in New York, Seoul and London. She grew up on the Palos Verdes Peninsula in Southern California. She graduated from the University of California at Berkeley in 2002 and has a master's degree in Journalism from N.Y.U. with an emphasis on cultural criticism. Prior to The Times, she worked as an editor at Jane Magazine. She joined The Times in 2007 on the culture desk. She worked there as an editor for eight years, before being promoted to International Culture Editor for the international edition based in Paris. She then returned to New York in 2014 to become deputy weekend editor, before becoming a deputy on National where she oversaw multiple big breaking news stories, including the Las Vegas shooting, which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in breaking news, coverage of California, as well as the trial of Derek Chauvin in Minneapolis. In addition she regularly writes for the culture section. She is also a member of the Metropolitan Opera Guild and has volunteered for Girls Write Now. She lives in Brooklyn and is most interested in working with young women who want to develop as journalists. VIEW ALL MENTORS

MUSIC JENNIFER KNOEPFLE Executive Vice President & Co-Head of US A&R UMPG As Executive Vice President & Co-Head of US A&R, Jennifer Knoepfle leads the UMPG team with Co-head David Gray to foster the company’s culture of creative collaboration, nurturing the next generation of both songwriting and A&R talent and reinforcing UMPG’s position as the market leader in talent development. Knoepfle works with UMPG’s songwriters, artists, and producers and co-leads the A&R team in identifying, signing, and developing early rising talent, supporting legacy talent by providing opportunities to strengthen their careers, and further grow the company’s unparalleled catalog of hits. Prior to UMPG, Knoepfle was at Sony Music Publishing, serving as SVP, Creative. During her tenure, Knoepfle was responsible for signing and developing some of the most exciting, acclaimed, and decorated songwriters in the U.S. including; Jack Antonoff, Aaron Dessner, Dan Nigro, Ariel Rechtshaid, Bloodpop, Joel Little and artists including; WILLOW, Tate McRae, King Princess, Remi Wolf, Maggie Rogers, Leon Bridges, Wallows, Salem Ilese, Noah Kahan and Lord Huron in recent years. Other notable songwriters that Knoepfle has signed and worked with throughout her career include Grimes, Foster The People, Mikky Ekko and Sam Dew. VIEW ALL MENTORS

FILM/TV STACY TRAUB Executive Producer | Writer "I believe that everyone has an important and unique story to tell. I enjoy helping writers find their specific voice and share their story with the world." Stacy Traub created and executive produced NOTES FROM THE UNDERBELLY, with Warner Brothers Studios, which ran for two seasons on ABC. She has since developed numerous produced pilots while also writing/producing on GLEE (FOX) and TROPHY WIFE (ABC). She was an executive producer and showrunner on THE REAL O'NEALS and BLACKISH on ABC Network. After being a co-executive producer on DAISY JONES AND THE SIX for Amazon Network she wrote a pilot for Ben Affleck called HOME based on the British series of the same name. She just finished her first novel. She has also been a SHAPER for the Imagine Impact program several times. “For a long time I’ve wanted a mentor who was not only an experienced and accomplished tv writer and showrunner but a kind, funny human who cares about changing Hollywood for the better. As a creator I’ve been super hungry to be mentored by someone who has had the actual jobs I want to do! I’ve found this in Stacy. She’s been supportive and kind but doesn’t sugarcoat things, which I appreciate. She gives very helpful writing feedback and Stacy is FUNNY AS HELL and KNOWS HER STUFF. I’m so grateful we matched. She’s the real deal. Vamos. Onward." — Jen VIEW ALL MENTORS

MUSIC JEREMY HOLGERSEN Senior Vice President of Concerts Agency for the Performing Arts Jeremy Holgersen is a booking agent for Agency for the Performing Arts (APA) in New York, NY. He has been a booking agent for over 20 years, having started out after college in the late 90’s as an assistant at the boutique booking agency Artists & Audience in NY and later moving on to The Agency Group NY office as an assistant and working up to agent in 2000. He joined UTA when UTA acquired The Agency Group in 2015. Jeremy has worked with a diverse roster of artists throughout his career from Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Glassjaw, Hatebreed, Finger Eleven, Bad Brains, Gojira, The Pogues and many others. He currently is actively working with a diverse roster of artists like Ms Lauryn Hill, Action Bronson, G-Eazy, Protoje, Common, Cypress Hill, Apocalyptica, Suicidal Tendencies, Princess Nokia, GZA, iann dior, YG and many many more. From his days at Artists & Audience and The Agency Group up to UTA, Jeremy has always been surrounded by some of the most talented agents in the business to learn from, as well as working alongside great managers, labels, lawyers and promoters. VIEW ALL MENTORS

FILM/TV ALEX KIM VP of Development Monkeypaw Alex Kim is Monkeypaw's VP of Development. Since joining the company in 2017, Kim has been integral to building Monkeypaw’s expansive TV and film slate, working on the development and production of HUNTERS, LOVECRAFT COUNTRY, LORENA, WEIRD CITY and THE LAST OG. Most recently, Kim has served as a producer on the second season of THE TWILIGHT ZONE. Across Monkeypaw, Kim manages content curation, project development, creative oversight, and production workflow, ensuring that all projects are aligned creatively with the Monkeypaw vision. Caveats: "I'm okay with reading projects to discuss, but I'm not interested in project pitches for Monkeypaw consideration. I'm happy to talk at length about any advice or feedback I can give to help someone better understand the process, but if they want to pitch something to me for Monkeypaw consideration, I will only consider hearing the pitch if we set that up through the proper channels/reps outside of this program. I would like to use this time to focus on how I can help an individual and not on purely developing/producing a project for someone." Languages: I speak some Korean. I'm somewhat conversational, but definitely shy of saying I'm fluent. VIEW ALL MENTORS

FILM/TV SHARLA SUMPTER 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 . VIEW ALL MENTORS

IJEOMA OLUO Writer | Speaker | Internet Yeller Ijeoma Oluo is a writer, speaker and internet yeller. She is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller So You Want to Talk About Race and most recently, Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America . Her work on race has been featured in The Guardian, The New York Times and The Washington Post, among many other publications. She was named to the 2021 TIME 100 Next list and has twice been named to the Root 100. She received the 2018 Feminist Humanist Award and the 2020 Harvard Humanist of the Year Award from the American Humanist Association. She lives in Seattle, Washington. WEBSITE PUBLISHING VIEW ALL MENTORS

EVENTS JOIN OUR MAILING LIST TO BE THE FIRST TO KNOW JOIN US COMING SOON In order to qualify for the program, you must be a woman of color, 18 years or older, residing in the US (including Puerto Rico) and have an active LinkedIn profile. Read More PAST EVENTS 03 - 25 - 2023 In our first large scale convening, Unlock Her Potential is partnered with the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) and NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and Clive Davis Institute in downtown Brooklyn four our first ever sUPosium. The event will be an all-day affair featuring keynote addresses, panels, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities. Breakfast, lunch, coffee and tea will was provided. Join us in our mission is to build COMMUNITY, COALITION, and CITIZENRY. Thanks to the generous sUPport of the NYC Mayor's Office of Media & Entertainment, we're pleased to have given out a limited quantity of FREE sponsored passes to those for whom the price of entry is cost-prohibitive. FPO IMAGE GALLERY FUNDRAISER 07.28.22 Lorem ipsum dolor seta mit FPO IMAGE GALLERY LA - NY MEET & GREETS Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Morbi lacinia purus ac turpis tristique, eu ornare magna varius. Sed sit amet lorem leo. FPO IMAGE GALLERY

PUBLISHING MARK ANTHONY NEAL James B. Duke Distinguished Professor Duke University Born and raised in the Bronx, NY Mark Anthony Neal is James B. Duke Professor of African & African-American Studies and Professor of English. Neal is the author of five books including What the Music Said: Black Popular Music and Public Culture, Soul Babies: Black Popular Culture and the Post-Soul Aesthetic and Looking for Leroy: Illegible Black Masculinities, and co-editor, with Murray Forman, of That’s The Joint!: The Hip-Hop Studies Reader (now in its 2nd edition). At Duke Neal offers courses in Black Cultural Studies, including signature courses on “Michael Jackson and the Black Performance Tradition” and “The History of Hip-Hop,” co-taught with Grammy Award Winning Producer 9th Wonder. Neal also directs the Center for Arts, Digital Culture and Entrepreneurship (CADCE) which produces original digital content, including the weekly video podcast Left of Black, produced in collaboration with the Franklin Humanities Institute at Duke. WEBSITE QZ.com - How black feminism saved this Duke professor from himself ADUKE MAGAZINE - This professor is his own MAN VIEW ALL MENTORS

FILM/TV MICHELLE SY Producer Michelle Sy is a producer with over two decades of experience in identifying and producing content for film and television. She previously served as an executive at The Kennedy/Marshall Company and Miramax Films, and her credits include the Oscar-winning Finding Neverland. She also appeared in the first season of the HBO series Project Greenlight, for her role in executive producing the film Stolen Summer alongside Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. Michelle’s primary focus is storytelling that showcases diverse voices and female empowerment. She is currently developing a number of film and TV projects, both scripted and unscripted, including a scripted series by Sophia Chang, the first Asian woman to work in hip-hop, based on Sophia’s memoir, The Baddest Bitch in the Room, and a scripted legal series about groundbreaking victims’ rights attorney Carrie Goldberg. "Michelle has helped me work through my ideas and given me great guidance. She encourages me to chase my dreams and how to actually reach them. My mentor sessions with her have been energizing and inspiring. I'm ecstatic to have her!" — Rosie VIEW ALL MENTORS