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THE BOARD
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Karen Peterkin, Board President
Senior Vice President of Production for Franklin Entertainment
Dr. Chanel Craft Tanner, Board Secretary
Author and Director of the Center for Women at Emory University
Donyell Kennedy McCullough
Talent Executive, Revolt TV
Katrina O'Gilvie
Telly Award Winning Filmmaker and Writer
Halcyon Person
Head Writer at 9 Story Media Group
Sharon Liggins
Senior Communications Executive
Angela Nissel
Author and Veteran Television Writer and Producer
Korinne Meier, Board Vice President
Filmmaker, Development & Programming Coordinator at INSP
Addison Belhomme, Alumni Representative
2023 Black Girls Film Camp Alum
Chika Chukudebelu Igwilo
Senior Vice President of Development at FX Networks
Nichelle Tramble Spellman
Award Winning Writer/Director, Show Runner for Truth Be Told
Diane Houslin
New York City Based Television and Film Producer
Erica Shelton Kodish
Television Writer and Producer
ADVISORY BOARD
Tracy "Twinkie" Byrd | Industry Advisor
Casting Director, Producer, Director
Chiquita Banks, Esq. | Legal Advisor
CEO, Bankable Consulting
Dr. Belinha De Abreu | Media Literacy Advisor
President, International Council For Media Literacy
Vicki Shabo | Policy Advisor
New America, Senior Fellow and Gender Equity Strategist