The 2022 - 2024 The reel champions
Executive bOArd
President
Sydney Yockey
A graduate of the NBCU Page Program (September 2020 Cohort) and Northwestern University (Class '20), Sydney Yockey is an Associate Producer on unscripted competition shows including AMERICA'S GOT TALENT: FANTASY LEAGUE. In addition, Sydney produces and DP's short films, music videos, and web series with a focus on diverse, women-led stories. Prior to working in production, she supported the president of Universal Television Alternative Studio (THAT'S MY JAM, THE WALL, WORLD OF DANCE).
Co-Head of Digital Strategy
Kayla Washington
Kayla Washington is an aspiring marketing professional and Strategic Communications senior at the University of Houston. She previously interned at Paramount Pictures and Love Advertising. Kayla has found passion in highlighting and uplifting powerful, diverse stories. Upon graduation, you can find her continuing to piece together activations where these voices are at the forefront.
Co-Head of Digital Strategy
Julia Hess
Julia Hess is a director and producer in the narrative short film and documentary world. She’s focused on normalizing diversity on screen and telling authentic stories that spotlight communities left out of mainstream Hollywood. A Boston University graduate and a proud MAIP (Multicultural Advertising Internship Program) alum, Julia has worked as a COVID PA and Set PA, as well as an Associate Producer for Eater.com.