Amar Lohana (he/him) is co-founder of Akelo Media, a documentary film production company dedicated to telling stories that shed light on complex issues and under-reported stories with a commitment to journalistic integrity. Prior to filmmaking, Lohana spent 15 years working in technology and finance in New York. He also did a two-year stint as a stay-at-home dad to a special needs child, which gave him valuable perspective and deepened his commitment to creating work that fosters empathy and understanding.