Visionaries DrivingInclusive Entertainment
Our co-founders combine expertise in arts, education, and technology to build bridges between diverse voices and global audiences.
Dr. Hodges Persley
Co-Founder & Creative Director
Dr. Hodges Persley
Co-Founder & Creative Director
Dr. Hodges Persley is a director, actor and filmmaker. She is President of the Black Theatre Association, Director of the Black Vitality Commission and the Artistic Director of the KC Melting Pot Theater in Kansas City. She is the author of the forthcoming book Sampling and Remixing Blackness in Hip-hop Theater and Performance and co-author with Monica Ndounou of Acting and Auditioning for Actors of Color.
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Dr. Monica Ndounou
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Dr. Monica Ndounou
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Dr. Ndounou is a director, actor, educator and producer. She is the founding Executive Director of The CRAFT Institute & award-winning author of Shaping the Future of African American Film: Color-Coded Economics and the Story Behind the Numbers and a forthcoming multimedia project on Black acting theories and practices.
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Victorien Ndounou
Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer
Victorien Ndounou
Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer
Victorien Ndounou is an engineer, technology consultant and entrepreneur. With years of experience in wireless technology, hardware and application development his interests include bridging the digital divide between Technology and the Arts and Humanities, working on cutting edge technology deployments and demystifying the complexity associated with STEM to make it more accessible to all.
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United in Purpose,Diverse in Strength
Together, our leadership team represents the intersection of arts, education, and technology—creating a comprehensive approach to empowering BIPOC creatives.
Arts & Culture Leadership
Deep expertise in theater, film, and cultural production with a focus on authentic BIPOC storytelling.
Education & Research
Groundbreaking work in film education, cultural economics, and developing new theories of Black performance.
Technology Innovation
Bridging the digital divide by making advanced technology accessible to creatives and artists.
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Building bridges between diverse voices and global audiences