What we do
BRIC Foundation has one goal: to increase representation in Entertainment, Gaming, Media, and Tech. By strategically engaging with leaders across these industries, along with Government and Education Partners, BRIC strives to Break, Reinvent, Impact, and Change the foundations of these businesses and create inclusive opportunities for women and underrepresented people to be successful.
How we do it
BRIC increases representation by giving people an equal standing to enter the workforce and supporting current employees into leadership positions. By being the bridge that connects industry, government, education, and talent, BRIC is helping to shape a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
Our Team
Nicole Hendrix- Co-Founder, Executive Director
Alison Mann- Co-Founder
Xochitl Torres- HRTP Program Director
Sarah Park- Director of Communications
Stacey Gevero Swanby- Director of Events
Dr. Darlene Mortel Edouard- Washington Program and Operations Manager
Jack Mitchell- Apprenticeship Pathways Coordinator
Chloee Puckett - Program Coordinator
Matthew Waynee- Grant Writer & Educational Consultant
Kennedy Lewis- Marketing Assistant
Emily San Vincente- Marketing Apprentice
Willow Longbrake- Summit PA
Zulema Uriarte- Board Member
Carl Gist- Board Member
Brandon Sharp- Board Member
Larry Laboe- Board Member
Matthew Celestial- Advisory Member
Jill Gilbert- Co-Founder
AnnWhitney McCombs- Advisory Council
Narbeh Minasians- Advisory Council
Nic West- Advisory Council
Ariel Goldberg- Advisory Council
Hillary Murrell- Advisory Council
Matthew Buchholtz- Advisory Council
Maureen Fan- Advisory Council
Shari Holly- Advisory Council
Allison Frenzel- Advisory Council
Lara Bucarey- Advisory Council
Phillip Boutté- Advisory Council
Simone Price - Advisory Member
Adam J. Fowler - Advisory Member
Laura Hohman - Advisory Board
Jeanell English - Advisory Member
Paula Spence - Advisory Member
Ryan S. Smith - Board Member & Advisory Member
Matthew Celestial - Advisory Member
Dr. Alisha Hines - Board Member
Rabia Abedin - Board Member
Ri-Karlo Handy - Advisory Member
Nicole Myers - Advisory Member
Michael Berendt - Advisory Member
Sam Goff - Advisory Member
Miranda Bazua - Advisory Member
Eli Allen - Advisory Member
