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FUTURE NOW Media Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)3 charitable nonprofit, whose mission is to build future leaders in media and entertainment. We are a leadership incubator, and we engage, mentor, train and connect college and graduate students and recent graduates to become the best and brightest future leaders in every sector of the media and entertainment industry, including in BUSINESS, CONTENT AND TECHNOLOGY.
Diversity and inclusion are in our DNA and organic to our mission. We believe in providing equal opportunity, exposure, and access to advancement for the next generation and future generations of business leaders, technologists, content creators, storytellers, journalists, and creative artists. We know that investing in future leaders today will ensure a better future for everyone.
We envision a strong, vibrant, diverse, and inclusive community of future leaders in the media and entertainment industry, who stand for integrity and excellence.
Our premier annual FUTURE NOW Media & Entertainment Conference (FNMEC) is designed to give students the opportunity to hear directly from today’s top executives, thought leaders, and professionals in the industry, connect, network, and be mentored by them.
In addition to the conference, FUTURE NOW produces quarterly and monthly meet-ups, educational training, talks, workshops, and mentoring and networking opportunities throughout the year.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BOARD OF ADVISORS
Committee
Tom Halleen
Chair, Donor Relations
Giovanna Noguera
Chair
Shawn McDuffee
Manager
Anna Harrison
Editor
Sowon Sawyer
Chair
Margaret "Peggy" Kim
Founder & CEO
Tyra Hanshaw
Co-Director
Gennifer Birnbach
Craig Tello
Chair
Carol Cate
Mentor
Margaret "Peggy" Kim
Founder & CEO
Jason Rugg
Editor
Angelique Axelrode
Committee
Asca Akiyama
Contributor
Anjelica Rosa
Co-Chair
Caylene Augustin
Co-Director
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