
Testimonials
Read and hear about our impact directly from fellows, alumni, and partners.
Fellows
Connie Yu
College: Rutgers University, Class of 2025
Major: Information Technology
Internship: NFL
Janya Sundar
College: Northwestern University, Class of 2025
Major: Journalism, Economics
Internship: Hearst Television (Jeana Stanley Finance Fellow)
Alums
Isaiah Washington
College: American University, Class of 2023
Major: English Language and Literature
Internship: Hearst Television - WGAL
Imani Perry
College: Towson University, Class of 2024
Major: Electronic Media and Film
Internship: CBS 3 KYW Philadelphia
James Bender
EBF Alum, Class of 2017
Current Role: Producer, Wieden + Kennedy; Co-Founder, CEO, Spark Connect
Corporate Sponsor: CBS 2 Chicago
André Grier
EBF Alum, Class of 2009
Current Role: Singer & Songwriter
Corporate Sponsor: The Weather Channel
Mi Chang
EBF Alum, Class of 2001
Current Role: Senior Director of Rewards, Audible
Corporate Sponsor: NBC-WTVJ
Jennifer Gavilanes
College: New York University, Class of 2024
Major: Business
Internship: NBCUniversal
Amon Jones
EBF Alum, Class of 2016
Current Role:
Talent assistant, Saturday Night Live
Corporate Sponsor: C-SPAN
Delia McGee
EBF Alum, Class of 2014
President, EBF Alumni Association
Current Role: Senior Business Analyst, Peacock TV
Corporate Sponsor: HBO
Denise Horn
EBF Alum, Class of 2009
Current Role:
Senior Director Inclusion Marketing and Communications, WarnerMedia
Corporate Sponsor: NBCUniversal
Kareem Fayek
EBF Alum, Class of 2016
Current Role: HBO Digital Production Assistant
Corporate Sponsor: HBO
Luisa Garcia
EBF Alum, Class of 2014
Current Role: Producer, CBS News
Corporate Sponsor: WCBS
Najee Omar
EBF Alum, Class of 2012
Current Role: Founder, Spark House
Corporate Sponsor: HBO
Walid Mohmand
EBF Alum, Class of 2019
Current Role: Software Engineer, Warner Bros. Discovery
Corporate Sponsor: Discovery Communications
William Sanchez
EBF Alum, Class of 1997
Current Role: Senior Director Digital Operations / Business Development, Fox News Radio
Corporate Sponsor: WABC Radio
Partners
Jen Harriger
Company: Hearst Television
Title: Early Career Recruiter
Tyler Crowe
Company: Warner Bros. Discovery
Title: Early Talent Recruiter
Katherine Barnett
Company: Hearst Television
Title: Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Audrey Adlam
Company: Discovery, Inc.
Title: Senior Vice President, Communications
Carla Moore
Company: HBO
Title: Vice President, POS Strategy & Education
David Cohen
Company: Comcast
Title: Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer
Karen Bennett
Company: Cox Communications
Title: Executive Vice President & Chief People Officer
Patricia Jordan
Company: Emma Bowen Foundation
Title: Founding Board Member
Rhonda Crichlow
Company: Charter Communications
Title: SVP, Chief Diversity Officer
Rob Kennedy
Company: C-SPAN
Title: Retired President & Co-CEO