Mehret Mandefro (she/her) is an Emmy®-nominated producer, writer, showrunner, entrepreneur, and thought leader who champions the creative arts as a path to a more just society. Her twin track records in using narrative to shift culture and in scaling media businesses secured her a spot on Variety’s list of most impactful women in global entertainment. Her films and television shows have won awards from Sundance to Berlin and been released globally on Netflix, Amazon, PBS, and in theaters.