Daniel leverages over sixteen years of experience in nonprofit leadership to drive social impact through strategic partnerships and community engagement, building on his extensive background in operations and fiscal management across multiple organizations.
Jamie harnesses 15 years of experience at the nexus of film and social impact, enhancing organizational sustainability through her expertise in development, program evaluation, and financial management, enriched by her prior roles in impactful storytelling and movement-building initiatives.
Carla has extensive expertise in film impact, from managing national screening tours for influential documentaries, to advocating for the transformative power of film in driving social change.
Denise is a mom, writer, performer, and improv artist with a passion for gender equity and racial justice that fuels all of her artistic, cultural and social justice work, and she believes that storytelling is critical to the understanding of what it means to bear witness to the world as it is and as it should be.
Viannca Vélez is a seasoned Communications professional with 15 years of experience in journalism, podcasting, production, and nonprofit strategy.
Akiesha brings over a decade of policy advocacy experience—including her role as Policy and Advocacy Director for Alabama Arise, where she successfully led legislative efforts to benefit low-income families—and is committed to advancing social justice through her personal and professional insights into the criminal justice system.
Alexa has held various positions at Represent Justice, including Communications Coordinator and Programs Coordinator, and previously worked as a Digital Manager for Work With The Coach and as an Engagement Assistant for the USC Alumni Association, holding dual Bachelor’s degrees in Communications and African American Studies from the University of Southern California.
Bryan is an award-winning reentry practitioner and media producer passionate about restorative justice aiming to elevate the voices of justice-impacted individuals and advocate for policy reforms in the carceral system.
Gordon is a skilled digital strategist, specializing in social media, digital advertising, and community management, with a strong background in leading significant projects for clients like Chicago Public Schools and Pfizer, and holds a degree in advertising from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Leo combines his passion for civil rights with his love for entertainment at Represent Justice, and also produces independent films, all while holding a degree in Government from the College of William & Mary.
Lillie has a rich background in impact distribution and documentary filmmaking, including roles at Picture Motion and Insignia Films, and experience coordinating industry events like DOC NYC’s Only In New York.
Montse brings eight years of experience in writing and editing focused on race, gender, and class, along with a background as Production Manager at the San Francisco Examiner and a sociology degree from UC Santa Cruz.
Jeff is a dedicated non-profit executive and founder of JB Harris Consulting, committed to advancing youth programs, civic engagement, and racial justice, with a career spanning leadership roles at The Junior State of America and Compton Unified School District, where he spearheaded innovative educational and community initiatives.
Liesl, a Partner at Endeavor Content, leads the Non-Scripted Advisory practice, leveraging her 25 years of experience in the entertainment industry to provide strategic guidance on feature documentaries and premium non-fiction series, while championing the democratization of distribution for independent projects.
Lisa is a finance executive with over 25 years of experience in both the private and non-profit sectors, currently running a consulting practice that helps early-stage companies with C-suite expertise while also contributing to the arts and mental health advocacy through her board memberships and volunteer work.
Julio is the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Liberty Hill Foundation, where he oversees foundation relations and youth justice initiatives aimed at reducing Los Angeles County's youth justice system while leveraging his extensive philanthropy experience to support grant-making and community-based services.
Tyra is an artist and activist serving as the Community Outreach Strategist at the Ohio Justice & Policy Center, where she educates the public, advocates for policy reform, and integrates art to amplify the experiences of justice-impacted individuals, while also holding leadership roles in various arts organizations to enhance opportunities for artists with similar backgrounds.
Janna is a seasoned communications executive specializing in public relations and social impact campaigns, known for elevating the visibility of diverse change-makers and shaping pivotal movements such as the Women’s March and #MeToo, while advocating for inclusive representation in cultural narratives.
Denae is a documentary impact consultant and Program Officer at Perspective Fund, where she leads initiatives to enhance the documentary impact ecosystem, while also having a rich history in film programming at major festivals and advocating for BIPOC women and nonbinary individuals through her role as founding Board President of Brown Girls Doc Mafia.
Dr. Wood is the Operating Partner and Chief Organizational Effectiveness Officer at Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, where she enhances organizational performance and impact through initiatives like board sourcing and executive coaching, drawing on her extensive background in strategic consulting and philanthropy, including significant fundraising achievements at Drexel University.
