Women in Technology: Hollywood (WiTH) is thrilled to announce the nominees for the 7th Annual Leadership Awards, to be presented Nov. 8 at the 2024 SoCal Women’s Leadership Summit in Hollywood, co-located with the Infinity Festival at the AVALON Hollywood nightclub and events space.
These nominees and awards are a celebration of leaders and advocates who have made remarkable contributions to the entertainment technology field, and who embody WiTH’s core values of professional development, mentoring, networking, and community engagement.
The WiTH Leadership Awards are a testament to the incredible talent and dedication within our industry.
The nominees represent a diverse range of professionals who have excelled in their careers and have made significant impacts in their communities. All of the nominees embody the spirit of WiTH and the values it stands for.
Their stories of leadership, advocacy, and innovation inspire us all. We eagerly await the announcement of the winners at the SoCal Women’s Leadership Summit 2024, where we will celebrate their outstanding contributions to the entertainment technology industry and the broader community.
Here are the 2024 WiTH Leadership Awards nominees:
• Diane Arnold, CIO, The Walt Disney Company
• Sherri Brown, VP, global network strategy, The Walt Disney Company
• Hollie Choi, managing director, Entertainment ID Registry (EIDR)
• Karen Chupka, EVP, managing director of global connections and events, National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)
• Carol Danoff, EVP, chief procurement officer, Warner Bros. Discovery
• Terri Davies, president, Trusted Partner Network
• Joe Devon, co-founder, Global Accessibility Awareness Day
• Nicole Dove, head of security, Riot Games
• Gail Evans, chief digital and technology officer, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products
• Johanna Faries, president, Blizzard Entertainment
• Adair Fox-Martin, CEO, president, Equinix
• Heather Fuller, partner manager, Unreal Engine partnerships, Epic Games
• Tracy Geist, global head, media and entertainment, games, sports marketing, Amazon Web Services
• Carolyn Giardina, senior entertainment technology and crafts editor, Variety
• Melody Hildebrandt, CTO, FOX
• Ina Huang, director, head of content design and localization, Sony PlayStation
• Tammee Layne, manager, product management, The Walt Disney Company
• Barbara Marshall, industry strategy and marketing, media and entertainment, HP
• Debbie Menin, VP, senior client partner, Globant
• Mira Murati, chief architect, Open AI
• Cindy Olivio, global marketing lead, Dell Technologies
• Karen Raz, founder, Raz Public Relations
• April Schneider, VP, corporate IT, intellectual property management, and general counsel, Sony Pictures Entertainment
• Lori Schwartz, CEO and principal, Storytech
• Debbie Taylor, CIO, DirecTV
• Rachel Joy Victor, co-founder, FBRC.ai
• ErinRose Widner, global head of business strategy, emerging and creative technologies, media and entertainment, Verizon
• Toshino Yuhaku, global media and entertainment practice lead, Amazon Web Services
• Shelley Zalis, CEO and founder, The Female Quotient
Join us in celebrating the achievements of these exceptional individuals and in advancing the cause of women in entertainment technology. We look forward to your participation in the SoCal Women’s Leadership Summit 2024!
A committee of industry experts
The WiTH Board of Directors, responsible for selecting the Leadership Awards winners, comprises representatives from some of the most prominent organizations in the entertainment technology sector, including Crunchyroll, Microsoft, NBCUniversal, Paramount, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and The Walt Disney Company.
Their expertise and commitment to recognizing excellence ensure that the awards reflect the highest standards of achievement in our industry. Past recipients of the award include industry luminaries like Vicky Colf, Nancy Faginas-Cody, Cristina Mancini-Jones, and Theresa Miller.
Get involved and stay informed
WiTH is more than just an awards ceremony; it’s a catalyst for the advancement of women in entertainment technology. If you want to get involved and make a difference, there are several ways to do so:
• Make a donation: Support WiTH’s mission by making a tax-deductible donation to the Women in Technology: Hollywood Foundation. Donate here.
• Subscribe to the newsletter: Stay up to date on women’s initiatives in the entertainment technology field by subscribing to WiTH’s weekly newsletter. Subscribe here.
• Join a committee: Make a meaningful impact in our industry by joining one of WiTH’s committees. Learn more and sign up here.
Save the date for the Summit!
The SoCal Women’s Leadership Summit arrives Friday, Nov. 8 at the Avalon Hollywood Theater in Los Angeles. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of outstanding women in entertainment technology and be a part of an event that promotes progress, empowerment, and innovation in our field. Every year WiTH’s Leadership Summit delivers an enlightening and inspiring conference program.
Held in conjunction with the Infinity Festival, which celebrates the convergence of storytelling and technology, attendees can look forward to engaging keynote speeches, thought-provoking panels, captivating demonstrations, and exclusive content screenings created using cutting-edge technology.
This year’s SoCal Women’s Leadership Summit is sponsored by Fortinet and Microsoft, with the Content Delivery & Security Association (CDSA) and EIDR serving as association partners.
For inquiries about sponsorship, please contact [email protected].
For more information about the WiTH Leadership Awards and the organization itself, contact [email protected].
To register for the event, click here.