BRUCE COHEN Producer Bruce Cohen Productions "Embarking on a career in film and television or already on that journey and wanting some help with next steps? Through consulation and advice, both practical and inspirational, I can help you craft a game plan." Bruce Cohen is an Oscar and Tony-winning, Emmy-nominated producer of film, television, theater and live events. He won an Academy Award for Best Picture for AMERICAN BEAUTY and earned additional Best Picture nominations for MILK and SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK. He was Emmy nominated for producing the 83RD ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS, and executive produced PUSHING DAISIES and BROADWAY AT THE WHITE HOUSE for First Lady Michelle Obama. He produced both the feature film and Broadway musical versions of BIG FISH, won the Tony for Best Play in 2020 for co-producing Matthew Lopez’ THE INHERITANCE, and was Tony nominated for co-producing Jeremy O. Harris’ SLAVE PLAY. His next feature film, which will be in theaters this fall from Netflix, is RUSTIN, directed by George C. Wolfe and starring Colman Domingo as Bayard Rustin. Bruce is producing with Higher Ground, Barack and Michelle Obama’s production company. Cohen is a graduate of Yale University and started his film career as the DGA Trainee on Steven Spielberg’s The Color Purple. He lives in New York City with his husband and daughter. FILM/TV VIEW ALL MENTORS

PUBLISHING JEFF CHANG Writer "I’m a writer, a keeper and teller of stories, and someone who fervently believes in the next seven generations. I am currently thriving in the publishing world and cultural organizing, and am still recovering from ample service time in academia, the non-profit industrial complex, and the music industry. I’m told by people who still call themselves my friends that I’m one of the toughest editors, hardest inquisitors, and greatest cheerleaders they’ve ever had. I like broad thinking and big ideas. I’m really good at narrative and cultural strategy. I will never use the word “impactful” (because it’s not a real word). I’m at my best mentoring artists who think like activists, and activists who think like artists, but I love all people so just be yourself and let’s go." Jeff was named to the Yerba Buena Center for The Arts 100 list of those “shaping the future of American culture,” and the Frederick Douglass 200 as one of “200 living individuals who best embody the work and spirit of Douglass.” He has received the American Book Award, the Asian American Literary Award, and the USA Ford Fellowship in Literature. His first book, Can't Stop Won't Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation, garnered many honors, including the American Book Award and the Asian American Literary Award. Slate named it one of the best nonfiction books of the past 25 years. Powell’s’ Books chose it as one of their 50 most important books of the past 50 years. A new revised Young Adult edition of the book—co-written with legendary hip-hop journalist Dave “Davey D” Cook—was published in 2021. VIEW ALL MENTORS

FILM/TV GIGI CAUSEY VP of Production FX Entertainment "I’ve worked in many areas of production (Film/Scripted TV/Unscripted) both as a freelancer and in-house at both independent and major studios. While my expertise is in physical production (the details and realities that come into play once a script or show is green-lit), I work closely with creative teams and talent throughout all phases of a project from development through post production. This means I can offer perspective and practical insight as you’re working to find your passion and to hone or redirect your career path. WON’Ts: "I’m really looking to help someone navigate their overall objective and recognize their strengths and am not looking to give advice on a specific script or project. I will not read scripts or hear pitches." Gigi Causey joined FX Entertainment as Vice President, Production, in 2016. She is responsible for directly overseeing physical production on multiple series (Snowfall, Better Things, The Bear, Shogun) and projects in development for FX Productions. Prior to joining FX, Gigi worked as a freelance production manager, supervisor and line producer in New York and Los Angeles on independent films, unscripted TV, and major studio feature films (Queer Eye [the original], Safe House, Straight Outta Compton). She was nominated for an Academy Award in 2012 for Time Freak, a short film she produced and financed with her husband, who wrote and directed the film. Born in Costa Rica, Gigi immigrated to El Paso, Texas, with her mother at the age of six. She is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with a B.S. in Radio-Television-Film. She began her career in entertainment in the art department of micro-budget independent feature films in Texas. She currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband and son. VIEW ALL MENTORS

MUSIC CRISTINA CHAVEZ VP of A&R | Universal Music Publishing Group Transparency encourages creativity. As a respected music executive and trusted partner, Cristina Chavez has catalyzed the success and evolution of various GRAMMY® Award-winning multiplatinum producers and songwriters, ranging from Needlz and Bongo to Drew “Chiller” Gavin. Guiding careers as VP, A&R at UMPG, she consistently empowers talent to flourish and thrive at the highest level by leading with confidence and clarity. “I’m always transparent with my clients, first and foremost,” she exclaims. “They definitely know what’s on my mind. I’m very dependable as well. If I say I’m going to do something, I always get it done—and I make sure it happens in a positive way.” Growing up in The Bay Area, she immediately gravitated towards music during her childhood. Studying favorite artists, she obsessed over Toni Braxton’s voice and Babyface’s lyricism. While attending California State University Chico, she also split her time between internships at 106 KMEL and BET, grinding towards an eventual career in music. She turned the internship at BET into her first formal job as Talent Coordinator at 106 & Park in New York. She powered BET’s influential Music Matters brand, booking the likes of Kendrick Lamar, H.E.R., J. Cole, Big Sean, Miguel, Jazmine Sullivan, and more for gigs, appearances, and interviews at gestational phases of their respective careers. Not to mention, she oversaw the Music Matters presence at SXSW, A3C, and MegaFest, working with superstars such as Pharrell, Meek Mill, and T.I. 2016 saw her accept an executive position at ASCAP where she orchestrated initiatives with Women Behind The Music and She Is The Music, hosted panels, and secured talent a la Tierra Whack, Rico Nasty and many more for high-profile activations. In 2020, she joined the team at Hallwood Media as Senior Vice President of A&R and Management at Hallwood Media. Under her watch, Chiller wrote The Game’s internet-breaking 2022 epic “Eazy” [feat. Kanye West], while she also shepherded and ignited projects for Needlz [Cardi B, Drake, Bruno Mars] and Dimitri McDowell [Wiz Khalifa, Ty Dolla $ign]. Independently, she notably manages Bongo whose robust credits include Jazmine Sullivan’s “Girl Like Me” [feat. H.E.R.], Big Sean’s “Stay Down,” Cordae’s “Bad Idea” [feat. Chance the Rapper], G Herbo’s “Man Now,” Ty Dolla $ign’s “Ex” [feat. YG], and many more. At the same time, she sets an example for the next generation through her diligence and commitment. “I want to let young executives, especially girls, know you achieve every dream you have, if you put your mind to it,” she states. “It really is my life. I’m trying to contribute to the culture of music in some capacity. Whether it’s a song that speaks for the youth or putting a writer and producer together to make a connection around a great song, I want to add to this incredible world.” Beyond her role as a manager and executive, she has notably featured on panels for Joining Forces, a day-long summit hosted by Women In Music, ASCAP EXPO, and more. Thus far, her career has been chronicled by Variety and many more. VIEW ALL MENTORS

STEM DR. DAVID KAISER Germeshausen Professor of the History of Science | Prof of Physics Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) David Kaiser is Germeshausen Professor of the History of Science and Professor of Physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is the author of several award-winning books, including How the Hippies Saved Physics: Science, Counterculture, and the Quantum Revival (2011) and Quantum Legacies: Dispatches from an Uncertain World (2020). Kaiser co-directs a research group on the physics of the very early universe with Alan Guth in MIT's Center for Theoretical Physics, and has also designed and helped to conduct novel experiments to test quantum theory. A Fellow of the American Physical Society, Kaiser has received MIT's highest awards for excellence in teaching. His work has been featured in Science, Nature, the New York Times, and the New Yorker magazine. His group's recent efforts to conduct a "Cosmic Bell" test of quantum entanglement were featured in a documentary film, "Einstein's Quantum Riddle," which premiered on PBS in 2019. WEBSITE VIEW ALL MENTORS

SOCIAL IMPACT & ADVOCACY RUCHIRA GUPTA Journalist & Founder Apne Aap Ruchira Gupta is an Emmy winning journalist and founder of the anti sex trafficking NGO, Apne Aap that helps women and girls exit systems of prostitution. I Kick and I Fly is her debut fiction novel. She has been given the French Ordre National du Mérite, Clinton Global Citizen Award, and the UN NGO CSW Woman of Distinction among other honors for her contribution to the establishment of the UN Trafficking Fund for Survivors, the passage of the US Trafficking Victims Protection Act and her grassroots activism with Apne Aap. She has co-wriiten a book with Gloria Steinem, As if Women Matter and edited two anthologies, River of Flesh and Renu’s letters to Birju Babu. She holds a Doctor of Humane Letters from Smith College. Ruchira has worked for the United Nations in Nepal, Thailand, Kosovo, Iran, and USA. She teaches occasionally as a visiting professor at New York University. She divides her time between New York and Forbesganj, her childhood home in the foothills of the Himalayas, where she paints her mother’s garden. VIEW ALL MENTORS

FILM/TV, C-SUITE 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. VIEW ALL MENTORS

JOURNALISM SWAY CALLOWAY Journalist | Radio Personality SiriusXM Sway Calloway is an American journalist, radio personality, executive producer and former rapper. He has been hosting Sway in the Morning with Heather B and Tracy G on Eminem’s Shade 45 Channel on SiriusXM since 2011. He also co-hosts the nationally syndicated radio show The Wake Up Show with his longtime Bay Area partner King Tech. Sway was an on-air reporter and host for MTV News and occasional non-news hosting, including numerous red carpet MTV award pre-shows, and reports on major events. Previously, Sway hosted morning drive in San Francisco (106-KMEL Sway in the Breakfast Club) and New York (WQHT-FM Renegade Radio). Sway was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 2020. VIEW ALL MENTORS

MUSIC YOUNG GURU Record Producer | Executive | Engineer Gimel “Young Guru” Keaton is a Grammy Award-winning record producer, executive, and engineer. Beginning his music career as a DJ in Washington D.C. in the mid-90s, Guru went on to become what the Wall Street Journal dubbed “the most influential man in hip-hop.” While he is most known for his work with Jay-Z – with whom he won a Grammy for Best Urban Contemporary Album for Everything is Love in 2019 – Guru has been a guiding force in the careers of the industry’s top recording artists. Over a decades’ long career Guru has made records with household names including Beyoncé, Rihanna, Ludacris, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Ghostface Killah, Method Man, T.I., Mariah Carey and more. In 2015, Young Guru assumed the role of the Director of Operations at 9th Wonder’s record label It’s a Wonderful World Music Group. In 2022, Guru announced his new role as the Director of the Music Technology, Entrepreneurship, & Production program at the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment at Long Island University. Passionate about sharing his knowledge and love for music and record-producing, Guru also serves as a mentor for the program. In addition to offering invaluable career guidance, in 2022 Guru offered a full-tuition scholarship to one promising prospective student of the program. Always eager to impart his wealth of expertise on the new generation, Guru has lectured at New York University’s Clive Davis Institute of Music, Emory University, and the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music. VIEW ALL MENTORS

FILM/TV CHELSEY LORA Screenwriter Chelsey Lora is a screenwriter who works in TV and film. She was most recently the number 2 and Co-Executive Producer on THE MYSTERIOUS BENEDICT SOCIETY at Hulu. Her credits include Hulu’s WU-TANG: AN AMERICAN SAGA, Starz’s VIDA, and OWN’s GREENLEAF. She’s currently developing a television show for Chernin and a biopic feature for Warner Brothers. Chelsey’s story is fascinating. First developing an interest in writing while working as a court administrator on the midnight shift in a Florida county jail, she’s also been an amateur boxer, a bouncer at a bar, a legal secretary, a local newspaper reporter, and a preschool teacher. "Three months into mentorship, I got a staff writer job on TRUE LIES. Chelsey was there both in celebrating my wins as well as walking me through the challenges I faced as a lower level writer in my second writers room. She was always there to answer any questions I had about the industry. Since the program ended, we have become friends and continue to support each other in all our endeavors. I wouldn't have made this helpful connection and friend without Unlock Her Potential. It was a great experience!" — Minoti VIEW ALL MENTORS

Check out our Social Impact & Advocacy mentors for Unlock Her Potential SOCIAL IMPACT & ADVOCACY FEATURED DR. JORDAN KASSALOW Founder | VisionSpring HEATHER ANDERSON Chief Executive Officer | Global Health Corps JESS TEUTONICO Executive Director | We Are Family Foundation KATIE WAGNER, ESQ Executive Director | Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts RUCHIRA GUPTA Journalist & Founder | Apne Aap SOCIAL IMPACT & ADVOCACY ANDREA HAILEY CEO | Vote.org DR. JORDAN KASSALOW Founder | VisionSpring RUCHIRA GUPTA Journalist & Founder | Apne Aap ANURIMA BHARGAVA President | Anthem of Us ELLA GUDWIN CEO | VisionSpring SUSAN JIN DAVIS Social Impact Officer | Al Roker Entertainment, Inc ANUSHKA RATNAYAKE Social Entrepreneur | myAgro HEATHER ANDERSON Chief Executive Officer | Global Health Corps CARRIE GOLDBERG Attorney | C.A. Goldberg JESS TEUTONICO Executive Director | We Are Family Foundation DIANA RHOTEN Managing Director | Purpose Venture Group KATIE WAGNER, ESQ Executive Director | Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts VIEW ALL MENTORS

MARKETING MARCELLE KARP I'm a Go-Get-Her I have built my career understanding the power of the female brain on fire, the girl who is at the front, the woman juggling and struggling. Are you a writer? I'll show you how to find your voice, nurture it, unleash it. Are you interested in being a Creative Director? I'll unpack what that entails, guide you through corporate shenanigans, bolster your LinkedIn profile. Are you contemplating your next move? Oh my, let's get started. I can help you with any of those things. Here's some part of what I reign at: being your cheerleader. Here's a short list of some of what makes me right for you: I've had to tell Tyler Perry not to sing Millie Jackson's "Phuck You Symphony" in my on-air spot, I've had the great pleasure to produce a monthly stand-up show and I co-founded one of the pioneering zines of Third Wave Feminism, BUST. I've worked at SiriusXM/Pandora, BET, Madison Square Garden, the NFL, HBO, Lifetime, and so many other brands, as a Creative Director. I just published my first YA novel GETTING OVER MAX COOPER. I'm working on my Master's in Women and Gender Studies. And I'm just getting started. At my core, I'm a storyteller. I'd rather write than do most anything, and I know this: every woman has a story to tell. I'll mentor you to tap into yours. PRESS BLOG REEL "My marvelous mentor Marcelle expanded my perception of who I was by offering a safe space for me to explore my place in this chapter of my life. She told me, "Rejection is not the obstacle, it's lack of effort." This statement propelled me into my potential as a writer. Not only did Marcelle light the fire, but she also fanned the flame." — Janel "My experience with the Unlock Her Potential mentorship program has been nothing short of fantastic. I was selected to be a part of the program the first year and that’s when I met Marcelle Karp. During that year Marcelle encouraged and inspired me with her words of wisdom and kindness during our one-hour sessions. Her jovial spirit added a light-heartedness to our virtual meets which were during the pandemic. She always gave me a task to complete to help me stay on track to meet my goals, rather it was ways to expand my audience with my podcast or writing every day for 15 minutes, which eventually turned into one hour. As a writer, stand-up comic, and artist she was instrumental in helping me develop my level of discipline towards how I approach my creativity. I always left those meetings with my head held higher and a little bit more pep in my step. Thank you a million times to Marcelle for guiding and mentoring me, still!" — Rukeyah "I met my UHP mentor Marcelle Karp in 2021, the pivotal year I chose to break-up with my 10-year career as an academic mindfulness researcher. Determined to pursue a dream life as a creative professional, I pushed myself to land a new job as the Director of Communications at a Global Health NGO. I was ready to work with them to produce international video series about activist health workers in the pandemic, but found myself battling with severe nerves and impostor syndrome. Marcelle's mentorship helped me leap past my fears and step into the role to lead my team with confidence. She offered invaluable feedback as I successfully pitched, funded, produced, and launched the video series. Every conversation inspired me to tap deeper into my strengths, build new professional networks, and navigate the ups and downs of being a multidisciplinary creative leader. Since our year together, her advice has supported my capacity to take on new writing clients, travel internationally as a creative producer, and instill a work-life balance that aligns with my health and life goals. Meeting up with Sophia and Marcelle in New York after a year of Zooming in from California was an added layer of bliss to my mentorship experience. Now, as a UHP alumni, I aim to pay my blessings forward and open doors for other women of color within my industry. I'm honored to have been part of this mentorship cohort, and believe in growing this movement so more women of color can access lifechanging opportunities." — Sami 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 KIMBERLY WILLIAMS Casting Director Kim most recently served as Vice President, Casting at Disney Television Studios, a post she held from October 2019 - April 2023. Kim served as casting director for season 4 the critically acclaimed series Genius, this iteration, Genius: MLK/X, exploring the lives of civil rights leaders Martin Luther King and Malcolm X. She cast the lead in Lee Daniels’ upcoming limited series for Hulu, Sammy Davis Jr. She also cast the teen leads in the Disney+ series The Crossover as well as the pilot and first season of Freeform's hit series Single Drunk Female. She oversaw the casting for Onyx's new series Deli Boys, Lee Daniels' The Spook Who Sat by the Door for FX, Showtime'sThe Chi. She was instrumental in shaping the casts and overseeing and the FX series The Old Man starring Jeff Bridges and the Emmy-nominated season 3 Genius: Aretha. Kim joined ABC as director of casting in early 2019, working on projects for the network, Disney+ and ABC Studios, including the critically acclaimed For Life. Kim is passionate about diversity, belonging, inclusion and equity and was actively involved in several projects and initiatives across The Walt Disney Company. As an independent casting director, Kim worked on Greg Berlanti’s All American, Narcos, The Bernie Mac Show and Martin, and several Tyler Perry movies and series including Diary of a Mad Black Woman, and feature films including My Little One and Payment Received. Williams worked on The HBO Access Project, allowing her to guide casting while mentoring creative minds from diverse backgrounds over eight projects. Previously, at Paramount Pictures and Television, Williams oversaw the casting for Annihilation, Looking for Alaska, Jack Reacher: Never Look Back, Baywatch starring Zac Efron and Dwayne Johnson, Shooter, The Alienist and Grease: Live! While at Fox, Williams served as director of casting on shows including Prison Break, Glee, and Sarah Conner Chronicles. Prior to that, Williams spent close to a decade at HBO as a director of casting. VIEW ALL MENTORS

FILM/TV JESSIE DICOVITSKY Senior Vice President of Original Programming Showtime Networks Jessie Dicovitsky is Senior Vice President of Original Programming for Showtime Networks, where she’s worked for over a decade. As a senior leader programming across drama, comedy, and documentary, Jessie brings an end-to-end producorial approach to premium series development and in-house productions for the network. Jessie has creative oversight over Showtime dramas AMERICAN GIGOLO starring Jon Bernthal, HALO airing on Paramount Plus, and upcoming series THREE WOMEN created by bestselling author Lisa Taddeo and starring Shailene Woodley. Additionally, Jessie works on the comedy series FLATBUSH MISDEMEANORS and oversees acquisitions for international series WAKEFIELD and WE HUNT TOGETHER. During her time with Showtime, Jessie has overseen the network’s tentpoles like the Emmy Award-winning SHAMELESS as well as THE L WORD: GENERATION Q, BLACK MONDAY, and EPISODES. On the nonfiction side, she shepherds ongoing docu-series THE CIRCUS: INSIDE THE GREATEST POLITICAL SHOW ON EARTH among others. 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

FILM/TV KELLY GOODE Senior TV Programming Executive "As an Unlock Her Potential mentor, my goal is to offer a mentee personalized career guidance, encouragement, and wisdom. I hope to use my entertainment industry background and experience to help a mentee create a vision for her professional development and offer advice on how to realize that vision. My approach is to meet a mentee where she is, providing a space where she can get feedback both on daily concerns as well as bigger picture strategies." Kelly Goode most recently served as Senior Vice President & Team Leader, Current Programming, at Warner Bros. Television (WBTV), the entertainment industry’s largest provider of original scripted programming for streaming platforms, premium cable, and the broadcast networks. In this capacity, Goode was responsible for day-to-day programming activities on a number of scripted series and worked closely with many of the Studio’s most influential producers. In this role Goode oversaw series such as “Dr. Wolf” and “Superman & Lois,” from Berlanti Productions; “Bob♥Abishola,” “Bookie,” and “Young Sheldon,” from Chuck Lorre Productions; “Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin” from Roberto Aguirre Sacasa’s Muckle Man Productions and Alloy Entertainment; the upcoming “Just Cause,” starring and executive produced by Scarlett Johansson; and more. Prior to her promotion to SVP, Goode was Vice President, Current Programming, WBTV, from 2015–2020. During her tenure, Goode worked on series such as “Riverdale,” “Westworld,” “Batwoman,” “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow,” “DC’s Stargirl,” “The Flash,” “Gossip Girl,” “The Kominsky Method,” “Kung Fu,” “Legacies,” “Peacemaker,” “Shrill,” and “Titans,” among others. Before joining WBTV, Goode was Vice President, Original Programming, at ABC Family (now Freeform), overseeing the current programming department. She began her executive career at Columbia Pictures Television and then moved on to CBS Entertainment, first as an executive in the comedy development department and then as Vice President, CBS Productions. Later, Goode was named Senior Vice President, Programming, at Lifetime Television, as part of the team that launched the network’s first original scripted series. Goode has been involved in many professional and civic organizations, and is a board member of the “I Have A Dream” Foundation-Los Angeles. She also serves on the Reform Advisory Council at the Vera Institute for Justice, and the Advisory Council of the Hollywood Radio & Television Society (HRTS). Goode received her A.B. from Harvard College. 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

MUSIC JUST BLAZE Director of Music & Culture | Hip Hop Producer Just Blaze is a legendary hip hop producer who has been a household name in the music industry for the past 20 years. He’s worked on classic albums such as Jay-Z’s “The Blueprint” and “The Black Album,” Drake’s “Take Care,” Kendrick Lamar’s “Good Kid, M.A.A.D City” and Beyonce’s “Lemonade”. He’s won multiple Grammy awards and has worked with artists such as Snoop Dogg, Usher, Mariah Carey, Kanye West, Rick Ross, Diddy & Christina Aguilera, Eminem, TI & Rihanna, and many more. In addition to his record production projects, he’s scored various video games for EA Sports, Capcom and Midway, including game-changing projects like Def Jam Vendetta and NBA Street, Volume 2. Just has also toured extensively worldwide as a festival and club DJ. He recently released the smash hit single “We Win” featuring Lil Baby and Kirk Franklin as the lead single off of the Space Jam 2 Soundtrack. Just was a star of the Netflix documentary series “Rapture,” which tells the story of his musical journey. He executive produces and hosts the upcoming series “Fresh Pair” for Uproxx, and is currently serving as the Director of Music & Culture for Brass Lion Entertainment, a AAA video game studio focused on telling diverse stories in interactive mediums. VIEW ALL MENTORS

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

MARKETING MELANIE GEE GVP, Client Partner | Razorfish APPLY FOR MARKETING MENTORS WITH THIS LINK "Whether you're trying to sharpen your problem-solving skills, expand your influence, or think more strategically about your career, I’m here to help you get unstuck and think bigger. My approach is part mindset shift, part practical tools — grounded in real-world experience and a passion for out-of-the-box thinking. We’ll work together to build your confidence, deepen your relationships, and uncover the growth potential hiding in plain sight — for you, your team, and your business." Melanie is a GVP, Client Partner at Razorfish, a digital agency that partners with the world’s most iconic brands to transform their business in an ever-evolving digital landscape. She has over 20 years of experience and proven success leading integrated marketing teams on brands including Citi, Blue Apron, Northeastern University, Sonesta Hotels, WeWork, and Caesars Entertainment. Melanie manages major client relationships at Razorfish. She balances strategy, relationship-building, and business leadership across multimillion-dollar accounts. She is the main point of contact and ensures the agency’s work aligns with business goals and keeps clients happy. She often translates a client request and provides extra business content in a way that makes more sense to their job and helps them understand why requests are coming through. She works with, helps lead, and provides guidance across leads large internal teams like Media, Creative, Analytics, Finance, Production, etc. She solves problems when issues arise and looks for ways to grow the partnership. For the first time ever, a third party is sponsoring a full cohort! Top digital marketing agency Razorfish, part of Publicis Groupe, is providing all of the Marketing mentors in 2026. Thanks to Razorfish's generosity, ALL applicants to these 5 Marketing mentors will be free." VIEW ALL MENTORS

FILM/TV BRIAN YORKEY Showrunner 13 Reasons Why Brian Yorkey received the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, as well as the 2009 Tony Award for Best Score for Next to Normal. Brian was the Executive Producer and Showrunner of 13 Reasons Why for Netflix, Paramount Television and Anonymous Content. As principal of That Kid Ed, Inc., Brian is writing and developing numerous projects for Netflix, where he is under an overall deal, as well as for HBO Max, Charter, and other outlets. Brian was also nominated for the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical for Next to Normal, and the show won the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Score. Additional theatre credits include If/Then (Tony Award Nominee for Best Score), and The Last Ship (co-bookwriter, Outer Critic’s Nomination, with John Logan), and Freaky Friday (Disney Theatricals, Disney Channel Original Movie). VIEW ALL MENTORS

FILM/TV CELIA AU Actress | Filmmaker Celia Au is well known for playing a variety of characters across Netflix's Wu Assassins, Comedy Central's Nora from Queens, and AMC's Lodge 49. Au believes the power of storytelling is to change perception and her producerial slate is centered around uplifting AAPI voices. She is an alumni of Berlinale Talents and her current projects include an untitled cooking show in co-production with Hearst Media Productions, a TV show and 3 feature films in development. She recently produced a Music Video Don't Give Up by artist Calistar and directed by Ron Yuan. Her films were nominated at the SoHo International film, Asian on Films and her VR project premiered at Cucalorus film festival. In addition to acting and producing, Au has been an outspoken activist in the AAPI community and has spoken at engagements with Goldman Sachs, IPG group, AEG Studios, Wash the Hate, Act to Change, and others. in 2020-2022 Celia was named the "Ambassador of Hope" at the Rise Above the Storm Gala. VIEW ALL MENTORS

MARKETING MAUREEN POLO Executive Hello Sunshine Maureen Polo is an award-winning leader with 20+ years of experience in managing and scaling high-growth media businesses. In her current role, Maureen leads the Direct-to-Consumer businesses for Hello Sunshine including Reese’s Book Club, The Home Edit, and Hello Sunshine’s social editorial channels across social. In her role, Maureen oversees content strategy, marketing, editorial, book selection, and business growth. Prior to her role at Hello Sunshine, Maureen ran marketing strategy and solutions for Warner Media’s entertainment properties including HBO Max, TBS, truTV, Turner, Adults Swim, and Cartoon Network. In her previous role as General Manager at Fullscreen, Maureen ran the 400-person next generation entertainment company. Throughout her career Maureen has worked at a mix of traditional agencies and media companies where she excelled at leading start-up digital businesses specializing in the development and execution of cutting-edge cross-platform marketing and branded entertainment. She spent almost a decade at Conde Nast, led the sales and integrated marketing solutions team for Allrecipes.com , and worked with Rachael Ray & CBS to build and sell bespoke in-show, digital, and social integrations- essentially helping to build the industries original digital celebrity. Polo has been consistently recognized for their industry-leading work, including Shorty, Cannes Shortlist, OMMA, Streamy, RealScreen, Brandweek Constellation, and Digiday awards. Polo has also won Ad Age 20 under 30, She Runs It: Changing the Game Awards, and Cynopsis Top Women in Digital. Polo has also been profiled in Thrive Global’s Women Leadership series and featured in Forbes and Inc. "Maureen models badass-ery and generosity in equal measure. On being a badass, she’s a force of both creative and business excellence. Her quick and sharp feedback has been a tremendous guide for me as I navigate a career transition. On being generous, she is in the trenches with you, making sure you both do your best work and get your shine. Maureen’s mentorship has directly resulted in new perspective, new connections, and new opportunities for me. After my first meeting with her I wrote in my journal, “oh my gosh she's incredible” and many meetings later I can’t help but feel that same glee!" — Ami VIEW ALL MENTORS

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