Ebony Adams Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Greater Los Angeles Area

-Research and promote innovative practices to foment a more sustainable and equitable media industry-Cultivate relationships with industry partners aligned with the WIF mission to advance gender and racial parity across all industries-Liaise between staff members of color, executive leadership, and key stakeholders as POC Caucus /ERG Facilitator-Curate responsive programming to drive career development and community building among the nearly 200 Black creatives in WIF-Develop and produce a superior slate of timely, dynamic programming for emerging filmmakers, mid-career professionals, and senior executives that includes panels, workshops, master classes, screenings, and industry talks-Direct production and maintenance of filmed interviews that make up the WIF Legacy project-Collaborate with Director of Events and Operations to produce high-level industry events, e.g. WIF Oscar Nominees Party, WIF Gala, Emmy Roundtables and more

Greater Los Angeles Area

-Directed administrative and programmatic operations for an educational media non-profit at the cutting edge of technology, politics, and pop culture-Strategized with executive leadership and key stakeholders on organization growth and sustainability-Cultivated new supporters and stewarded existing donor relationships -Developed and collaborated with academic partners on curricula and webinars related to our organization mission to educate and empower a diverse population-Managed production timelines and managed projects across multiple departments-Ensured efficient workflow across programming, development, editorial, and communications departments-Drafted press releases and organization newsletters- Coordinated media requests, conference appearances, and event exhibitions

Sherman Oaks, Ca

- Represented the Foundation at local and regional events designed to spread issue awareness, increase public engagement, and generate new funding- Developed strategic initiatives to maximize the Foundation’s efforts to support Children’s Hospital Los Angeles- Directed the marketing and promotional efforts of the Foundation’s West Coast office - Managed the operations of the T.J. Martell Foundation’s West Coast office; including budgeting, event planning, contract review, and staff supervision- Executed large and small-scale fundraising events with celebrity involvement; including award galas, live music performances, family carnivals, cocktail parties, and wine dinners- Lead the Los Angeles office to an 85% increase in overall fundraising revenue in a single year - Coordinated the city, county, and state filings required for non-profit operation in California

Ph.D., English

B.A., English, English Language And Literature/Letters