Alexis began her journey into broadcast journalism as an anchor at Old Dominion University’s student run television newscast. She then went on to earn a highly-coveted internship with NBC affiliate WAVY 10 in Norfolk, VA. Alexis graduated from ODU with a B.S. in Communications.

Alexis started her career at WETM 18 News in Elmira, NY as a weekend anchor/producer and weekday reporter. She moved to Monroe, LA and worked for KNOE/KAQY as an evening anchor and producer for 2.5 years. During her time in Monroe she created a limited series called “ArkLamiss Unsolved” that highlighted high profile cold cases in the region. Alexis is also a member of the National Association of Black Journalists.

Originally from the Tidewater area of Virginia, Alexis spent most of her years in Northern Virginia. When she isn’t anchoring or reporting, Alexis loves trying new restaurants, watching musicals, enjoying foreign films and her newest hobby kickboxing.

Austin Kelly is a comedy writer, creative producer, and animation enthusiast

based in Los Angeles. For five years, he served as a creative executive in animated film at Netflix before stepping away to focus on his own projects. Passionate about celebrating the Black aesthetic in animation, Austin is committed to ushering in a new era for the medium—one that embraces introspection, humility, and humor. He creates big worlds, quirky characters, and universal themes, always aiming to make people both feel and laugh.

Camille Corbett is a Fulbright Scholar and a multi-hyphenate Jamaican- American artist from Atlanta, GA. Camille has written on a sitcom for Netflix (DAD STOP EMBARRASSING ME), as well as a sex comedy produced by DreamCrew (BREF) and on an animated show for Disney+ (HEY AJ) that comes out in March 2026. Camille is a proud member of the LA comedy scene through her improv (UCB, GROUNDLINGS, IMPRO STUDIO), stand-up (COMEDY STORE, HOLLYWOOD IMPROV, ICE HOUSE, LAUGH FACTORY), sketch, theatre (MATRIX THEATRE, VICTORY THEATRE), and comedic musical performances. When she’s not plotting on how to become the next great American writer, Camille teaches comedy writing at UCLA Extension.

Dami is a multi-passionate creative with a diverse background in television production, documentary filmmaking, and children’s media. She began her career at NBCUniversal as West Coast Page then moved on to developing and producing reality programming with the alternative programming team at NBC. After a few years of showcasing inspiring talent and stories on shows like The Voice and America’s Got Talent, her passion for uplifting storytelling led her to support building out a slate of meaningful documentaries at Will Smith’s media company, Westbrook. After a short pause and redirection from the pandemic, Dami found a new interest in kids media, shaping the early experiences of children. She now works at Pinkfong, home of Baby Shark and popular preschool content, and help curate the very first moments of childhood for children worldwide. Dami continues to focus on championing narratives across various creative mediums that inspire and empower the next generation.

Originally born in Baku, Azerbaijan, Fidan grew up in Northern California, playing competitive tennis. She was recruited to play for The Ohio State University, achieving national rankings in both singles and doubles.

With a lifelong passion for storytelling, Fidan moved to LA shortly after graduation. She is currently a Director of Drama Development at Fox.

Fidan has also served as a Sr Director of Development at Westbrook Studios where she worked on the hit Peacock Original series Bel Air in its 3rd season. Prior to that, she spent six years at Netflix, contributing to a range original series, including The Haunting of Bly Manor and The Night Agent.

Fidan is passionate about development & production, particularly in nurturing new & emerging talent and bringing compelling, bold, and broadly appealing series to life.

In her spare time, she loves traveling, great food, music, supporting local artists, and losing herself in a captivating novel.

Jocelyn’s career is proof that a meaningful path isn’t always linear, but it’s always intentional. She has worn many hats—professional dancer and choreographer, military service member, journalist and editor, nonprofit and healthcare leader—and now thrives as a Talent Operations Manager at a FAANG company. Along the way, she earned two master’s degrees (in business and public health) and is currently pursuing a third in clinical psychology.

Her philosophy is simple yet powerful: the destination may shift, but the learning never stops. Each chapter of her journey has been guided by the same question—What do I need to learn next?—a mindset that has allowed her to create her own luck, pivot with confidence, and continually grow into her next chapter.

Kamren is a proud Angeleno and first-gen Jamaican who juggles a love for TV, events, and dissecting pop culture while always having room for ice cream and horchata. He’s especially drawn to conversations about American inequality across race, gender, sexuality, and class, and loves exploring how those themes show up in the stories we consume. Eclectic, chaotic, and charming, he brings sharp humor, good vibes, and a curious mind to every conversation.

Karen Horne is a visionary strategist with a passion for driving transformative initiatives that champion inclusivity and foster collaboration. She is an affiliate partner at 3CG Ventures.

Most recently, Karen served as SVP of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, North America at Warner Bros. Discovery. She spearheaded global talent pipeline programs and organizational partnership strategies to enhance the acquisition, retention, and promotion of high-potential diverse talent.

Karen previously spent over a decade at NBCUniversal as SVP of Programming Talent Development and Inclusion, where she set industry standards for talent initiatives both in front of and behind the camera.

Karen is a Governor-appointed member of the CA Film Commission, and actively contributes as a board member of Disability Belongs, The Urban League of Greater San Francisco Bay Area, The Black House Foundation, and The Alliance of Women Directors.

Koryn is a justice advocate, published poet, and experienced talent professional from Los Angeles. Her passion for learning and equity began early, as she recognized the resource disparities between her South Central community and her Westside school district. As an International Relations Global Business major at USC, Koryn gained interdisciplinary knowledge in human rights and business, enhancing her expertise at Oxford and the American University of Paris.

Her career began as an HR Coordinator/EA, followed by several years of direct service within the Skid Row community. She then transitioned to Netflix. Her journey in HR evolved as she took roles in Learning & Development, Talent management, and currently as HR Business Partner for the Content & Production organization.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Koryn enjoys spending time with her nieces, hiking, dancing, writing poetry, and hosting a faith-based book club.

Lhani Jamison is a Senior Account Executive at a leading Crisis Management & Creative Strategy firm. She has nearly 10 years of experience across Labor Relations, DEI, and Talent/Casting in media and entertainment at NBCUniversal, The Walt Disney Company, and Warner Bros. Discovery in Los Angeles and London.

She earned her B.S. in Industrial and Labor Relations, with a minor in film, from Cornell University. She also holds an MS in Global Media and Communication from the London School of Economics and Political Science and an MA in Global Communication from the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism.

Lhani was born and raised in Prince George's County, Maryland, right outside of Washington, DC. She currently lives in Los Angeles and, outside of work, enjoys spending time with family and friends, maximizing her AMC Stubs A-list status, taking long walks, going to the beach, and playing tennis.

Toni is a trusted talent advisor and executive coach with nearly 20 years of operating and consulting experience. As a Director of Executive Coaching & Feedback at Netflix, she helps leaders achieve their full potential.

As a coach, Toni specializes in helping leaders navigate complex change with greater clarity, confidence, effectiveness, and joy. With a style that blends powerful inquiry and direct feedback, Toni creates safe spaces for people to explore who they are, who they want to be, and the impact they want to have.

Prior to Netflix, Toni was a member of the Leadership Advisory and Inclusion practices at Egon Zehnder and at YSC Consulting.

Before entering the world of executive development, Toni held leadership roles in healthcare management and higher education. She holds degrees in Social Work from Columbia University (MSW) and Temple University (BSW) and is deeply passionate about holistic health and wellbeing.