AWD’s Black Directors Advancement Initiative (BDAI) was formed to help eliminate barriers to entry that have systematically hindered equal advancement for our Black directors.
BDAI is comprised of:
- A Mentoring Program for participating AWD members in the form of a one-to-one relationship between an Industry Mentor and AWD Director for a specified duration of time.
- Panels, workshops, and conversations open to all Black AWD Directors (not just those in the Mentoring Program).
AWD Directors selected for this year’s BDAI program are:
Tracey Anarella, Kay Barnes, Cherese Bereal, Emily Blake, Traci Carter Holsey, Asha Chai-Chang, Angela M. Gordon, Tirsa Hacksaw, Rebekah Henderson, Jasmine Jewet, Jan Johnson Goldberger, Wanjiru Njendu, Zoana Price, Felicia Pride, Melisa Resch, Joenique C. Rose, Tequoia Urbina, Renée Wilson.