Geena Davis
Two-time Academy Award winner Geena Davis is one of Hollywood’s most respected actors, appearing in several roles that became cultural […]
Madeline Di Nonno
Madeline Di Nonno (she/her) is the President and CEO of the Geena Davis Institute, the only global research-based organization working […]
Elizabeth Kilpatrick
Elizabeth Kilpatrick (she/her) serves as the Senior Vice President of Development and Operations at the Geena Davis Institute. With a […]
Meredith Conroy, Ph.D.
Dr. Meredith Conroy (she/her) is Vice President of Research and Insights with the Geena Davis Institute. Meredith earned her PhD […]
Jazmin Borad
Jazmin Borad (she/her) is the Senior Director of Events & Influencer Programs for the Geena Davis Institute. She brings more […]
Tegan Bratcher, Ph.D.
Dr. Tegan Bratcher (she/her), is a Senior Researcher at the Geena Davis Institute and a lecturer at the University of […]
Kesha Buhman
Kesha Buhman serves as the Financial Administrator at the Geena Davis Institute.
Erin Cassese, Ph.D.
Dr. Erin Cassese (she/her), is a Senior Researcher at the Geena Davis Institute and a Professor of Political Science at the […]
Sofie Christensen
Sofie Christensen (she/her) is a Researcher at the Geena Davis Institute. Originally from the Bay Area, she graduated from Vanderbilt […]
Cameron Espinoza
Cameron Espinoza (she/her) is Director of Applied Research at the Geena Davis Institute. Her primary work at the Institute includes […]
Gina Gayle, Ph.D.
Dr. Gina Gayle (she/her) is a Senior Researcher at the Geena Davis Institute. She is also a photojournalist, educator, and […]
Sophia Noor Kiser, Ph.D.
Sophia Noor Kiser (she/her), Ph.D., is a Senior Researcher at the Geena Davis Institute and a Roy H. Park Doctoral […]
Melanie Lorísdóttir
Melanie Lorísdóttir (she/her) is a Researcher at the Geena Davis Institute. She is also a former research assistant for the […]
Anna Ogunkunle
Events Assistant Anna Ogunkunle is the Events Assistant for the Geena Davis Institute. She’s a Midwest transplant with a B.A. […]
Romeo Pérez
Romeo Pérez (he/they/él/elle) is the Senior Project Manager of Research & Insights at the Geena Davis Institute. In their first […]
Marisa Rodriguez
Marisa Rodriguez (she/her) is a Researcher at the Geena Davis Institute. Originally from San Francisco, she graduated from California State […]
Alexis Romero Walker, Ph.D.
Alexis Romero Walker (they/them), Ph.D., is a Senior Researcher at the Geena Davis Institute. They are a qualitative media studies […]
Emily Spaulding
Emily (she/her) is the Donor Database Coordinator and has been with the Institute since September 2016. She has a very […]
Jackie Stansbury
Jackie Stansbury (she/her) is Executive Coordinator for the Geena Davis Institute. Founded by Academy Award-winning actor and advocate Geena Davis, […]
Larissa Terán, Ph.D.
Dr. Larissa Terán (she/her) is the Director of Media Research at the Institute, where she designs and carries out research […]
Sarah Trinh, Ph.D.
Dr. Sarah Trinh (she/her) is a Senior Researcher at the Geena Davis Institute. She earned her Ph.D. in developmental psychology […]
Summer van Houten
Summer van Houten (she/her) is a Researcher at the Geena Davis Institute. Summer received her Master’s in Gender, Society, and […]
Jenna Virgo
Jenna Virgo (she/her) is a Researcher at the Geena Davis Institute. She has her B.A. in anthropology from New College […]
Jen Louis Barrett
Head of Entertainment for Meta’s Global Business GroupFounder of @SEEN for Representation in Hollywood As a recognized industry executive and […]
Wendy Calhoun
Writer, Producer, and Director Peabody-award-winning Wendy Calhoun’s unique career spans one-hour dramas, unscripted series, VR, and gaming. Today, she’s developing […]
Dale Green
Global Director – Purpose MarketingMars Inc. Dale Green is Global Director – Purpose Marketing at Mars Inc. He leads Purpose […]
Narumi Inatsugu
Director, Producer, Storyteller, Editor Narumi Inatsugu is a Creative Executive who has worked on some of the biggest shows in […]
Janine Jones-Clark
“Solving the complex issues of on-screen representation requires fresh, authentic and innovative perspectives from inside and outside the entertainment industry. […]
Loris Kramer Lunsford
Producer “I am such a huge believer in what the Geena Davis Institute stands for and thankful for all of […]
Paul Martin
Global Chief Diversity Officer, Sony Pictures Entertainment Paul Martin is a data-driven Human Resources senior executive, possessing unique knowledge of […]
Karla Pita Loor
Chief Strategy Officer, Hyphenate Media Group Karla Pita Loor assumes the role of Chief Strategy Officer at Hyphenate Media Group, […]
Alysia Reiner
Actor, Producer, and Activist “I felt an immediate connection to Geena and the institute because their commitment to making change […]
Gil Robertson
Journalist, Author & Co-Founder/President,African American Film Critics Association Gil L. Robertson IV is co-founder and President of the African American […]
Nina Tassler
Nina Tassler is a Producer, Author, and Media & Entertainment Executive, Formerly Chair of CBS Entertainment. Serving as President since […]
Mounia Aram
Africa Council Chair,Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media Mounia Aram is an entrepreneur with more than 20 years expertise […]
Deborah Calla
Brazil Council Chair,Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media Deborah Calla, a Brazilian native, is an award-winning writer/producer and an […]
Natasha Gargiulo
Canada Council Chair,Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media Natasha Gargiulo is an award-winning multi-platform television personality and radio podcast […]
Melanie Hoyes
Europe Council Chair,Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media Having completed postgraduate studies and teaching film and TV at undergraduate […]
Rashmi Lamba
India Council Chair,Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media An active associate of the Geena Davis Institute since 2014, Rashmi […]
Federica Volpe
Italy Council Chair,Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media Federica Volpe is a renowned Italian journalist. Born and raised in […]
Megan Beyer
Washington, D.C. Council Chair & Board Advisor,Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media Megan Beyer is a journalist, activist, and […]
Saara Chaudry
Gen Z Council Chair, Geena Davis Institute & Actor, The Muppets Mayhem, The Breadwinner, Dino Dana Saara Chaudry is an ACTRA and four-time […]
Allison Wallach
Allison Wallach is Head of Global Unscripted Programming of FOX Entertainment’s production division, FOX Entertainment Studios. In her Los Angeles-based […]
Lauren E. Banks
Lauren E. Banks is a graduate of Howard University where she trained under the late Al Freeman, Jr., served two […]
Anjali Bhimani
Anjali Bhimani’s diverse acting career spans Broadway, film, TV, video games, animation, and digital media. Notable TV credits include Disney+’s […]
Sufe Bradshaw
Chicago native Sufe Bradshaw, born into a family of nine siblings, learned early on the value of hard work and […]
Sidney Clifton
Sidney Clifton is the daughter of National Book Award winning poet and children’s book author Lucille Clifton. An Emmy-nominated producer, […]
Harry Cook
British/Australian actor Harry Cook has been working consistently the past 17 years in film, television and theatre both nationally in […]
Jason George
For over a decade now, Jason George has played Dr. Ben Warren on Grey’s Anatomy and Station 19. And for […]
Aida Rodriguez
Aida Rodriguez is a comedian, writer, actor and author—a favorite of critics and fans alike. Esquire Magazine declared of her, […]
Sahara Bushue
Sahara Bushue is a veteran television executive with a background in unscripted and alternative long-form development and production. She is […]
Tiffany Faigus
Tiffany Faigus serves as senior vice president, Unscripted and Alternative Entertainment, ABC Entertainment and Walt Disney Television Alternative. In her […]
Abby Greensfelder
Abby Greensfelder is the founder and CEO of Everywoman Studios, a full-service media company with a mission to tell female-focused, female-driven […]
Sharon Levy
Sharon Levy serves as Chief Executive Officer for Endemol Shine North America, the Banijay-owned independent production studio behind the Emmy […]
Dr. Tarika Barrett
Dr. Tarika Barrett is the CEO of Girls Who Code, an international non-profit organization working to close the gender gap […]
Andrea Bertels
Andrea Bertels is Vice President, Corporate Citizenship at Nielsen. As part of Nielsen’s purpose to power a better media future […]
Nneka Bolden
Nneka Bolden is a Digital Producer and Partnerships Lead for Mighty Picnic. She has over 10 years of experience working […]
Makeda Mays Green
Makeda Mays Green is Senior Vice President, Digital and Cultural Consumer Insights at Nickelodeon. In her role, she evaluates the […]
Kay Wilson Stallings
Kay Wilson Stallings serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Creative Development and Production Officer for Sesame Workshop. She oversees Sesame […]
B Cavello
B is a technology and facilitation expert who is passionate about creating social change by empowering everyone to participate in […]
Ellen Pack
Ellen joined Common Sense in 2013 and was named president in 2019. Ellen has more than 30 years of experience […]
Craig Newmark
Craig Newmark is a philanthropist who gets stuff done. Most commonly known for founding the online classified ads service craigslist, […]
Vanessa Berlowitz
Vanessa co-founded Wildstar Films in 2018 after 25 years of working for the BBC’s Natural History Unit where she ran […]
Faith Musembi
Faith Musembi is a producer and director based in Bristol, England. She is drawn to telling narratives about the natural […]
