Tirzah is a creative strategist and content leader with a passion for storytelling that sparks curiosity. Growing up in a small town in Maine, TV was her window to the world—a way to explore new ideas, cultures, and possibilities beyond her backyard. That spark became a mission: to create media that helps kids explore their […]
Suzie Domnick (she/her) is super excited to further the Children’s Media Associations mission to unite, inform and inspire those within the children’s media industry. As a community of thought leaders and visionaries of children’s content, CMA’s goal is to empower everyone at every level to contribute to the development of engaging, nurturing and impactful content […]
Bringing stories to life has always been a passion for Emmy nominee and Gracie Awards recipient, Karen Martin. Karen is the founder of SH!NE Animation. Since 2012, SH!NE has partnered with NYC’s afterschool programs to encourage children to create and share their stories through animation. Karen is the Executive Producer/Co-host of GUSH, a lifestyle podcast […]
Corey Nascenzi is a complete data nerd. Finding hidden patterns in site traffic or building algorithms to match books to readers are her jam. During her 15 years working in digital development, Corey has managed websites, apps and immersive experiences for PBS, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and Penguin Random House to engage kids of all […]
Whitney is a mission-driven children’s media professional who strives to create meaningful, equitable media experiences that inspire and empower our next generation of changemakers. She has over a decade of experience across early childhood education, content development, and strategy — this includes years of teaching and conducting research in various early childhood settings as […]
Aneesha DuBois is a 2006 graduate of HBCU, Norfolk State University with a degree in Mass Communications/Journalism. Her professional career spans across music, sports, pop culture, fashion, voice acting and children’s media. She held roles at Music Choice in New York City as a Programming Coordinator, Writer for Clear Channel Communications, a Production Coordinator at […]
Shanesha Brooks (she/her) is a passionate educator and visual storyteller dedicated to leveraging diverse and inclusive media to empower individuals and make opportunities accessible. Holding a BA in Psychology and Family and Human Development from Arizona State University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California, Shanesha brings extensive experience in […]
Ashleigh Nichols is a writer and an Emmy-nominated producer from the Central Valley of California. Raised by a single mom, she spent her formative years living on an ostrich ranch where she would dream of the days she wouldn’t have to race home to “tend the birds.” In need of an escape, she found the […]
Kendra Ann Sherrill is passionate about all things children’s films! In addition to her work with CMA in her previous role as the Manager of Development, she has also served as the Festival Director of the Children’s Film Festival Seattle and is the Editor of the Regional Emmy-nominated children’s television series Look, Listen, and Learn. As […]
Tova Volcheck should’ve known she was meant for children’s media after rewatching TheAdventures of Elmo in Grouchland at least seventy-five times on VHS as a 6 year old. Shortlyafter, she got involved with Missoula Children’s Theatre while living as a military kid in SouthKorea. She went on to study musical theater at Northwestern State University […]
