Lorenza is the CEO of Artemis Muse Productions, a consulting firm that curates and hosts intimate gatherings to amplify business initiatives, create community and connect changemakers. Artemis Muse expands on Lorenza's work as the former head of member relations and awards at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (the Oscars) and as a senior executive at Amazon MGM Studios. Known for her discerning taste, Lorenza has impeccable talent relationships and a passion for bringing underrepresented voices to the forefront.CAREERLorenza was the head of global Member Relations and Awards at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (the Oscars) and a senior executive for industry and talent relations at Amazon MGM Studios. Before pivoting to Hollywood, Lorenza was a journalist with the Los Angeles Times for more than a decade. Throughout her varied career, Lorenza has established a reputation as an original thinker who builds creative strategies and connections to achieve a vision. CREATIVE WRITING & JOURNALISMLorenza continues to write and is now working on her memoir about her experiences as an internationally ranked swimmer. Her essay, “American Girl,” was published in the anthology, Border-Line Personalities: A New Generation of Latinas Dish on Sex, Sass, and Cultural Shifting. She has been featured on numerous television and radio appearances including NPR, CNN and local stations.Among her accomplishments, she led the response to the Academy’s #OscarSoWhite controversy, resulting in a successful governance overhaul, operational reforms and a more inclusive membership.BACKGROUND AND ACHIEVEMENTSIn 2023 she was honored with the Los Angeles Times’ Inspirational Women’s Forum and Leadership Award for her work as an innovative leader in entertainment and journalism.Lorenza competed as a swimmer in the World Championships, Pan Am, Pan Pacific Games and for her alma mater, UC Berkeley. Born in Mexico City, she is fluent in Spanish and proficient in French. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, and has three kids, three dogs, tends to an edible garden and enjoys cooking for friends and family.