The Emma Bowen FoundationChanging The Face of Media

Building A Pipeline of Diverse TalentThe Emma Bowen Foundation recruits promising students of color and provides them withmulti-year paid internships at some of the nation’s leading media companies. Over their summers asEmma Bowen Fellows, our students build ongoing relationships with their sponsor companies, grow inleadership and responsibility and join a community of peers and leaders who push them to succeed.

Making An Impact On The IndustryWhen they graduate, our fellows join a distinguished group of alumni. Over 65% of our alumni remain inmedia and 72% of 2015 graduates are employed in the industry. They work for major mediacompanies across the country in fields ranging from production to finance to public affairs. They areaccount executives, analysts, and on-air reporters; Emmy and Peabody award winners; and key membersof the industry from the edit room to the boardroom.

Partnering With Top Media CompaniesOur work would not be possible without the support of our corporate partners. Each summer theywelcome Emma Bowen Fellows into their ranks, providing meaningful work experience, exposure to themedia industry, and connections to mentors and colleagues in the field. From major media companieslike HBO and CBS to public relations firms like FleishmanHillard to tech organizations like ARRISand Concurrent Computer Corporation, our partners span the media industry and offer a diverse setof experiences and opportunities for our fellows.

Creating a Legacy of SuccessOver our 26-year history, the Emma Bowen Foundation has provided internships for almost 800 studentsof color. We believe the key to our continued success is a top/down commitment to diversity, aspotlight on excellence, and careful monitoring of our students’ and graduates’ on-going progress — a“leave nothing to chance” approach focused on results.

Our MissiOn

The Emma Bowen FoundationChanging The Face of Media

Media has an enormous impact on all of us. But throughout the media industry, among the companiesthat influence what we read, see, share, and talk about, the voices of those making the decisions don’t reflectthe full diversity of those who are watching and listening. Media diversity matters – not just in the newsroomor the production studio – but across the media landscape, in public relations and advertising agencies,book and game publishing companies, and new media platforms. It is crucial that people of color influence and shape the way we all see and understand the world around us.

Unfortunately, diversity is sorely lacking in the media industry. Despite consistent growth in the number of people of color in the United States, media industry decision makers are predominately white males. The Emma Bowen Foundation works to change this dynamic by recruiting talented students of color and providing them with multi-year media industry internships as part of our commitment to broadening the pipeline of diverse talent in the industry.

Why We’re needed

In 2014, only 2% of Google’s staff were Latino, and 1% were African-American.

Similar numbers held true at Facebook (3% Latino, 1% African-American), and Twitter (3% Latino, 2% African-American).

In advertising and communications, less than 7% of the workforce is African-American, 6% is Asian, and 11% is Hispanic.

Television and film executive management are both over 90% white.

Only 22% of the local television news workforce and 13% of the local print newsroom are people of color.

Diversity in the Media Industry

People of color are 35% of the US population. How does the media industry stack up?

IN 2015, 44 FELLOWS HAD GPAS OF 3.75 OR ABOVE AND 93% OF ALL FELLOWS RECEIVED GOOD OR EXCELLENT REVIEWS FROM THEIR SUPERVISORS.

The Emma Bowen FoundationChanging The Face of Media

The Emma Bowen FellowsThe Emma Bowen Fellows Program provides multi-year internships to students of color at media companiesacross the country. Each student works as a paid summer intern from the summer before their freshman yearof college through their college graduation, gaining significant on-the-job training in their field and makingconnections with colleagues and mentors that last a lifetime. Our fellows graduate with invaluable workexperience and a head-start in whichever career they choose.

Innovative Program TracksAs the media industry develops and evolves, the Emma Bowen Foundation program tracks takeadvantage of new opportunities. In 2010, as the media grew increasingly digital, embracing socialmedia, mobile apps, and other new media tools and channels, we responded by establishing the NewMedia & Technology Program (NM&T). Currently, the NM&T cohort includes nearly 40 students, eachworking in technology roles at corporate partners including CableLabs, CBS, Fox, HBO, Mediacom, NBCUniversal, Nielsen, and Turner Broadcasting.

We also established a media sales track and began working with corporate partners including BrightHouse Networks, Katz Television Group, and Crown Media Family Networks to educate fellowsabout sales, marketing and advertising. In 2015, we further explored the revenue-driven side of mediaby creating a Sales Committee and collaborating with the NAB Education Foundation to establish apipeline for fellows’ entry into the NABEF’s Media Sales Institute.

Link 2.0 Mentoring InitiativeThe Link 2.0 Mentoring Initiative provides an intensive leadership development experience for EmmaBowen Fellows who show incredible potential for success in their careers due to their talent and tenacity.Each is assigned a mentor to help them reach that potential by giving them perspective on career decisions,workplace dynamics, and media industry trends. The Link experience culminates in a gathering for bothmentors and mentees that emphasizes strategic and analytical thinking, decision-making, teamwork,communication, and innovation.

Our signature PrOgraMs

The Summer ConferenceEach summer, current Emma Bowen Fellows gather with media industry leaders and Emma BowenFoundation stakeholders for networking and professional development. The 2015 Summer Conferencefeatured both career guidance and networking opportunities – fellows heard presentations from severalof the Foundation’s corporate partners, including Nielsen and Hearst Television Group, about their goalsand strategies for the future; broke into small groups to discuss a media case study and present theirproposed solutions; and attended social receptions at the headquarters of New York-based mediaorganizations.

The Summer Conference is headlined by a career fair which gives our Fellows direct access to humanresources staff at top media companies. In 2015, participating career fair companies included A+ENetworks, Atlantic Media, CBS, Charter Communications, Comcast, Concurrent Computer Corporation, Cox Media Group, C-SPAN,Discovery, FleishmanHillard, FOX, HBO, HearstTelevision, Katz Media, NBCUniversal, Nielsen,Porter Novelli, Scripps Networks Interactive, TimeWarner Cable, Turner Broadcasting, and Univision.

The 2015 Emma AwardsIn 2015, the Emma Bowen Foundation began recognizing outstanding fellows with “Emma Awards” to reward their hard work and inspire others to follow their lead. The 2015 Emmas were awarded as follows:

•The Emma for Courage – To Rajeswari Ramanathan for her courage to pitch a storyabout athletes with disabilities to Berkeley’s CalTV. Raji’s corporate sponsor was NBCUniversal.•The Emma for Storytelling – To Francisco Bernard for the skill in communication he exhibited in hisarticle on race relations at Boston College. Francisco’s corporate sponsor was FOX.•The Emma for Leadership – Tp Jillian Duran for her ongoing leadership at Arizona StateUniversity. Jillian’s corporate sponsor is NBCUniversal.•The Emma for Innovation – To Foluke Tuakli for utilizing innovative business ideas to make the world abetter place. Foluke’s corporate sponsor is Comcast.•The Emma for Ubuntu – To Kylie Walker for her ability to bridge differences at Texas ChristianUniversity and utilize diversity to build community. Kylie’s corporate sponsor is FOX.•The Emma for Influencing – To Najah Diop for marshalling resources to deliver over 10,000 pairs ofshoes to El Salvadorian children. Najah’s corporate sponsor is Discovery.

Student of the Year AwardsEach year two students are recognized for overall excellence during the Emma Bowen Fellows program. In 2015, Student of the Year went to seniors Rajeswari Ramanathan and Francisco Bernard. Both 2015 Students of the Year will keep their talent in the media industry: Rajeswari was hired by her corporate sponsor, NBCUniversal, while Francisco, who interned for Fox, works for Hearst Television.

Our signature PrOgraMs

The Emma Bowen FoundationChanging The Face of Media

Rahsaan Harris, PhDPresident and CEODr. Harris has more than 15 years of direct experience working in philanthropy and the nonprofit sector. He received his doctorate in Public and Urban Policy from the New School, where his dissertation was on understanding how socio-economic diversity in the African-American community affects their philanthropic interests. He also holds a Master in Management and High School Science Education from New York University and Columbia, respectively, and a Bachelor of Arts from Princeton University.

Sandra RiceSenior Vice President, National RecruitmentFor nearly two decades, Sandra Rice has helped to develop the careers of hundreds ofcollege students of color by placing them in internships that help build strong resumes. Inaddition, she serves on the Board of Directors of several nonprofits including Union CountyCollege Foundation in New Jersey. She is also Chair of the Scholarship Committee for theNational Coalition of 100 Black Women (Bergen Passaic Chapter). Sandra received herBachelor of Arts, Journalism, Radio & Television from San Jose State University and herMaster in Media Studies from The New School in New York City.

Michael BarhamDirector, Strategy and AnalyticsMichael is an operations and programs specialist with more than seven years ofexperience in nonprofit and public sector organizations that educate, train andempower young people. He is passionate about equal opportunity and equity,especially with regard to education. Michael was born and raised in New York City,attended Stuyvesant High School and received his Bachelor of Psychology from theUniversity of Michigan. He is currently pursuing his Master of Public Administrationfrom Baruch’s School of Public Affairs.

Our staff

Our staff

Erin RobertsDirector, Development & CommunicationsErin Roberts has over 10 years of experience working with and for organizations that make a difference in the world. She is passionate about the role of media in making an impact on society and has been fortunate to work for several media organizations, including WNET New York Media and The Paley Center for Media. She has a Masters in Television/Radio/Film from the Newhouse School at Syracuse University and a Bachelor of Arts from Yale University.

Tricia Andersen-VieProgram ManagerTricia Andersen-Vie graduated from The University of Texas at El Paso with a Bachelor ofMultidisciplinary Studies, and has over 15 years experience in operational andprogram management. Prior to joining the Emma Bowen Foundation nearly fiveyears ago, she served in various marketing and management roles in Texas, such asBrand Manager, Operations Manager and Director of Marketing at both largeconsumer product companies and a startup food company. Tricia is committed tothe Emma Bowen Foundation’s mission of diversity, opportunity, experience andexcellence.

Jackeline RomeroProgram ManagerJackeline Romero has over 18 years experience working for nonprofit organizations.She is currently a Program Manager at the Emma Bowen Foundation and has workedfor the Foundation for over 14 years. Prior to working at the Emma Bowen Foundation she worked as a Field Manager in the mental health sector. Jackeline holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Santa Maria La Antigua University, Panama City, PA.

Crystal AldapeRecruitment AssociateCrystal Aldape graduated from Yale University with a Bachelor of Arts inPolitical Science. After college, she returned to Texas where she served as anASSET*AmeriCorps team leader with United Cerebral Palsy of Texas, which mergedwith Easter Seals of Central Texas. Following her AmeriCorps terms, Crystal workedfor the Texas Senate Research Center as a Research Associate.