Guest Speaker(s)

Partnerships Manager & Social Impact at LinkedIn

Kavell Brown

Kavell Brown has more than 4+ years experience in the social impact industry. He is knowledgeable in advocacy, stakeholder engagement, event management, and pro-social activations. Kavell works as a Partnerships Manager, Social Impact at LinkedIn. Prior to that, he worked at ViacomCBS and HBO.

Manager, Production at Story Syndicate

Guatam Singhani

Gautam Singhani is a Manager, Production at Story Syndicate with extensive knowledge of film production resources and talent. He has worked on feature length films, TV mini-series, short fiction films, documentaries, and more.

Filmmaker

Jackie Schwartz

Jackie Schwartz is an award-winning filmmaker, writer and activist. She is passionate about creating content about marginalized communities and underrepresented voices. 

Guest Speaker(s)

Writer & Director

Douglas Cushnie

Douglas Cushnie is a writer and director. After getting his start at a young age in action sports, Douglas soon transitioned into narrative and commercial film, directing "Volar en línea recta," a short based on the lives of, and starring, close friends of his in Nicaragua. Ultimately, he was accepted to a directing fellowship at the American Film Institute, graduating in late 2017 with his thesis, "Neemkomok," which was nominated for the 2019 College Emmy in Drama.