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BRIC-HRTP Advisory Committee

Launched in 2023 by BRIC Foundation, the Arts, Media and Entertainment High Road Training Partnership (AME-HRTP) was the first initiative of its kind to bridge education and training with employment to drive economic mobility or underrepresented arts, media & entertainment workers in California’s creative economy.

  • Angeline Buenaventura


    Creative Talent Development Manager
    Netflix

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  • Matthew Carlson


    Director of User Experience Design
    Adobe

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  • DeJon Ellis Jr.


    Business Manager
    IATSE Local 80

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  • Jeanell English


    DEIA Leader & Founder/CEO
    Elizabeth.

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  • Allison Frenzel


    Education Programs Specialist
    California Dept of Education

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  • Sam Goff


    Head of Recruitment
    Fourth Wall Management

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  • Nicole Hendrix


    Executive Director/Co-Founder
    BRIC Foundation

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  • Dr. Alisha Hines


    Director of Research
    Center for Scholars & Storytellers

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  • Steven Isaacs


    Education Program Manager
    Epic Games

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  • Jeanette Moreno King


    President
    The Animation Guild Local 839

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  • Alison Mann


    Co-Founder/Talent Director
    BRIC Foundation

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  • Annwhitney McCombs


    Manager of Talent Acquisition
    Skydance Animation

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  • Narbeh Minasians


    Director, Digital Engagement
    The Pokémon Company International

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  • Sumi Parekh


    Executive Director
    Group Effort Initiative

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  • Lisa Pedee


    Program Manager, Community & Learning
    Adobe

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  • Vanessa Pfeiffer


    Director, DEI North America
    Warner Bros. Discovery

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  • Simone Price


    Manager of Community Relations
    Dolby

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  • Adam Robinson


    VP of Corporate Social Responsibility
    Paramount

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  • Marco Robles


    Business Representative
    IATSE Local 80

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  • Brandon Sharp


    Founder
    Agenda Management & Production

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  • Jo'ie Taylor


    Director of Partnerships- Career Pathways
    Entertainment Industry Foundation

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  • Michael Trogan


    Special Projects Development Manager
    South Bay Workforce Investment Board

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  • Zulema Uriarte


    Director, Inclusion & Diversity Strategy, Animation
    Netflix

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  • Edmund Velasco


    Vice President
    American Federation of Musicians Local 7

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