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ABOUT US

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Founded in 2018, Black N Animated is community-driven 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement and placement of Black artists, students, and professionals in the animation industry. Our organization provides information, education, resources, and training, and we aim to lower any barriers that interfere with the success of Black artists. BNA leadership is comprised of animation professionals, whose expertise spans the entire animation pipeline including Storyboarding, Production Management, Character Design, Recruiting/Talent Acquisition, and more.

MEET THE TEAM

Austin Faber

Austin Faber (he/him)

Director

Marilyn Hightower

Marilyn Hightower (she/her)

Director of Events & Education

Maureen Lawton

Maureen Lawton (she/her)

Director of Outreach & Strategic Partnerships

Eddie Clark

Eddie Clark (he/him)

Communications Manager

Michael Fullilove

Michael Fullilove (he/him)

Events & Education Assistant

Micah Eubanks

Micah Eubanks (he/him)

Talent & Outreach Coordinator

Dominique Watkins

Dominique Watkins (she/her)

Communications Assistant

Monique Henry-Hudson

Monique Henry-Hudson (she/her)

Co-Director

Britney Winthrope

Britney Winthrope (she/her)

Director of Operations

Cory Williams

Cory Williams (he/him)

Executive Assistant

Brenda Lane

Brenda Lane (she/her)

Communications Manager

Yorel Chavez

Yorel Chavis (he/him)

Events & Education Assistant

Sabrina Sage

Sabrina Sage (she/her)

Talent & Outreach Coordinator

Elijah Waldon

Elijah Waldon (they/them)

Media Coordinator

Gabrielle Nance

Gabrielle Nance (he/they)

Discord Community Manager

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