Jeanell English is the founder and CEO of Elizabeth, an impact agency focused on establishing and operationalizing equity-centered goals in creative industries. Through its publishing arm and consulting services, Elizabeth amplifies the voices of women and other marginalized communities. English has spent more than a decade advancing DEAI initiatives within several organizations and in different countries around the world. She most recently served as executive vice president, impact and inclusion, for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, where she held responsibility for the organization’s DEAI work, talent development programs and climate action initiatives.
Press Highlights
In a guest column for the Los Angeles Times in October 2023, English laid out her thoughts on the importance of diversity and inclusion in Hollywood and the realistic challenges that come with being an executive in the DEAI space:
“While DEAI leaders are now regularly lauded for their incredible tenacity, grit and talent, superficial endearments fall far short of our target: getting Hollywood to embrace the radical changes we are advocating for. We are beyond arguing the business case for diversity. It is essential that this critical moment of evolution for the industry include reimagined chief diversity roles, clear organizational values and the sustained financial investment required to accomplish equity and inclusion goals.”