WIFT TEXAS
COUNCIL OF COMMISSIONERS
The Council of Commissioners Membership level is for leaders, executives, and professionals with a minimum of five years of experience working in the Media & Entertainment* industry who identify as women. Learn more HERE
CESLIE ARMSTRONG
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – NEW YORK, NEW YORK – LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
CEO AND COMMISSIONER, WOMEN IN FILM & TELEVISION TEXAS, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF WIFT TEXAS SUMMIT + THE CELESTIAL AWARDS™
CEO & EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, CESLIE STUDIOS, The bexar studios
wift TEXAS founding board member, EST. 2023
EILEEN KRET
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
VICE PRESIDENT AND COMMISSIONER, WOMEN IN FILM & TELEVISION TEXAS, CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF WIFT TEXAS SUMMIT + THE CELESTIAL AWARDS™
PRINCIPAL, INNOV8 MANAGEMENT GROUP
wift TEXAS founding BOARD member, EST. 2023
LIVIA TREVIÑO
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
ACTRESS
wift texas member, EST. 2023
Livia Treviño is an actress who hails from Texas, hoofed her way through New York, and now hams it up in Los Angeles! She is known for her work in TV, Film and Theatre, most notably as Mrs. Timmer (Grace’s surly neighbor) in WILL & GRACE (the reboot). She has appeared in such TV shows as NOT DEAD YET, THIS IS US, CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM and many others.
She has numerous theatre credits and critics have praised her “wit and energy” as Mrs. Fezziwig in A CHRISTMAS CAROL at South Coast Repertory, her “zesty portrayal” as the nurse in ROMEO AND JULIET at The Odyssey Theatre, and her “top notch” performance as prison guard Shawna DuChamps in the West Coast premiere of COYOTE ON A FENCE, for which she received an Ovation Award Nomination for best actress in a lead role.
More about Livia Treviño on IMDB and LiviaTrevino.com
ELIZABETH FAUERSO
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
FOUNDER/CEO
EBF DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN STUDIO
wift texas member, EST. 2023
Elizabeth Fauerso has spent the last twenty years deeply engaged in the practice of making places that matter. Through her work as a management consultant in Latin America and Europe, her multiple leadership roles in Strategic Planning with some of the world’s most significant brands such as Levi’s and Robert Mondavi she sharpened her practice of drawing insight from investigation and creative collaboration.
Most recently in her leadership role at the Historic Pearl Brewery and Potluck Hospitality she was a primary member of the team that transformed a defunct brewery into a world-class neighborhood. In October 2023 she launched EBF Development and Design Studio to expand her practice beyond Pearl and San Antonio in her commitment to creating dynamic brands and places.
More about EBF Development and Design Studio at ElizabethFauerso.com
TRACI LEWAND
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER, San antonio Zoo
Event Director / Board Member, Development Committee Chair / Board Member / Founder
Respite Care of SA / SA Visitor Alliance / Changing SA
wift texas member, EST. 2023
Traci Lewand’s career in producing live entertainment and events includes her passion for serving her community. Lewand joined the San Antonio Zoo as the Senior Vice President of Operations in February 2024. In her prior role at Hemisfair, she was the event director coordinating some of our community’s biggest cultural festivals and free community programming during the major growth and expansion of the nonprofit.
Additionally, she is the founder of ChangingSA, a community awareness initiative about the need for and lack of universal changing stations out in community. Through this initiative universal changing stations have been installed at Legoland Discovery Center, The San Antonio Zoo, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Hemisfair and various Santikos movie theatres to name a few. The initiative falls under the non-profit umbrella of disABILITYsa. Most recently a 100k grant from Impact SA made possible for a mobile changing unit (MCU) one of the nation’s first and the first in the state of TX to be produced and deployed in Jan ’23 at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. The MCU allows for people of all abilities to enjoy events such as community festivals. The MCU is complete with a universal changing station, shower wand, wheelchair accessible sink/ toilet, is climate controlled and has a recharging station. The connection between events and the MCU is personal as Traci’s youngest son requires the use of a universal changing station in order to be out community.
Her passion is creating and producing experiences that everyone can enjoy!
ASHLEY LANDERS
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
PRINCIPAL/CEO
TEXAS CREATIVE
wift satx founding member, 2023
Fluent in Spanish, Ashley started her career in San Antonio at the nation’s largest US Hispanic Ad Agency, where she led campaigns on global packaged goods brands for Nestle and General Mills. While part of a global network out of Paris, France, she managed multi-agency teams from one of the original “mad men” agencies in Lower Manhattan.
Under Ashley’s leadership as CEO and part owner, Texas Creative has seen tremendous growth, offering a full spectrum of services including branding, digital marketing, advertising campaigns and software development.
Over the course of her career, she has overseen hundreds of video production shoots across the US and Latin America in English and Spanish, negotiated celebrity endorsements and managed product integrations in film and television.
Ashley is a champion for climate and health equity. She is Secretary of the Board of Directors for Methodist Healthcare Ministries (MHM), a billion dollar organization that serves 74 counties throughout Texas. MHM is half owner of the Methodist Healthcare System – the largest healthcare system in South Texas.
Learn about more about TEXAS CREATIVE
NICOLE GREENBERG
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
FOUNDER and president, SCRIPT SUPERVISOR
GREENBERG CONSULTING
wift texas member, EST. 2023
Nicole Greenberg is a script supervisor for television and feature films. Her most recent project was the short film, People Walk Dogs Late at Night in the Suburbs (SAG-AFTRA).
Greenberg was recruited by HBO Comic Relief after graduating from University of Texas at Austin with a BBA in international business and marketing. Greenberg served as director for Time Warner’s New Line Cinema and was later brought to Twentieth Century Fox Licensing & Merchandising as a member of their national promotions team.
Greenberg married and relocated to San Antonio with her husband Mark, launching their blockbuster museum exhibition company, Evergreen Exhibitions. In response to opportunities coupled with her desire to be an advocate for causes, Nicole founded Greenberg Consulting. Highlights include creation of a national cookbook tour for Katie & Leann Chin’s My Country My Kitchen companion PBS show; appointment to the Mayor’s Commission on the Status of Women as District 1 commissioner and later elected vice chair. Nicole also chaired several San Antonio International Women’s Day events. Nicole was a member of Leadership San Antonio class of 35 and board member of SA Public Library Foundation. Greenberg served as marketing chief and later, editor of San Antonio Woman and 78209 Magazine.
ROSE REYES
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
PRESIDENT, SAN ANTONIO OFFICE
GIANT NOISE
wift texas member, EST. 2023
Prior to joining Giant Noise, Rose Reyes’s expertise has spanned 25 years in media, music, cultural arts, marketing, tourism, events production, and nonprofit management.
Her experience includes seven years as the director of music marketing for the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau, where she directed the programs of the Austin Music and Film Office, working with film and music journalists worldwide, and promoting Austin as the Live Music Capital of the World. For 12 years, she served as assistant director and producer at the Folk Master series, working with artists statewide presenting and promoting traditional arts.
In 2017, she received the Hall of Fame “Margaret Moser” award at the Austin Chronicle’s Austin Music Awards and founder of Women in Music Professional Society. Board Member: The Mind Science Foundation, UTSA Libraries, American Gateways, Texas Recording Academy, Cine Las Americas, La Pena, City of Austin’s Live Music Task Force, KUT/KUTX
Learn more about GIANT NOISE
MARY BECQUET
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
FINANCE PROFESSIONAL, ACTRESS, COMEDIAN
WIFT Texas Founding Member, Est. 2023
CALLIE HOCH
VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMMING, TOBIN CENTER
wift satx founding member, 2023
With a dynamic career spanning 25+ years in the realms of radio, live entertainment, and events, I am a seasoned professional with a passion for creating unforgettable experiences. Holding a degree in Graphic Design from the University of Texas in Arlington, I seamlessly blend creativity with strategic thinking to bring ideas to life.
Throughout my extensive career, I’ve played pivotal roles in shaping the landscape of radio and live entertainment. From curating events, managing digital and social media to orchestrating memorable performances, my work reflects a commitment to excellence and innovation.
Armed with a solid foundation in Graphic Design, my education at the University of Texas in Arlington has been the cornerstone of my creative approach. The fusion of artistic flair and technical acumen has been a driving force in my professional journey.
Beyond my professional endeavors, I actively contribute to the community through board service at Thrive Youth Center. This engagement reflects my commitment to youth homelessness, the LQBTQ community and the belief in the power of support of our future generation.
Currently as Director of Programming at The Tobin Center for The Performing Arts, I continue to channel my expertise to create compelling programming and captivating experiences. My dedication to pushing creative boundaries aligns with a vision for fostering a vibrant and inclusive entertainment landscape.
MARTHA MARTINEZ-FLORES
CREATIVE DIRECTOR / OWNER, MM CREATIVE
wift satx founding member, 2023
Martha is a Chicago-born / Mexico-bred Creative Director who calls San Antonio home. She has over 25 years of experience developing strategic creative work for a variety of clients. She worked at 3 leading San Antonio Hispanic ad agencies overseeing TV, Radio, Digital and Print campaigns.
Martha launched MM Creative in 2011 to provide cultural creative consulting services to a portfolio of clients that impact the community. Her clients have included SAY Sí, United Way, Feeding America, The Doseum, Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas, The San Antonio Museum of Art, the City of San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department and the Department of Arts and Culture, Target, Texas A&M San Antonio, UTSA, USA Yoga Federation, H-E-B, Spurs Give, Pearl, YWCA and many others.
Martha is committed to always working on creative ideas that will empower and improve her community. Her work has garnered her local, regional, and national recognition. In 2020, Martha created the SA IS AMOR movement. Her visual love letter to San Antonio in the form of a limited-edition screenprint and “Amor” merchandise continues to raise funds for local nonprofit organizations. SA IS AMOR is a 4-story mural as part of Centro’s Art Everywhere program.
More about MM Creative
TRISH Deberry
PRESIDENT/CEO, CENTRO SAN ANTONIO
wift satx founding member, 2023
Trish — aka Captain Marvel — believes that superheroes come in all shapes and sizes. With her wicked smart intellect and passion for making a difference, there is no doubt that Trish is built for speed and performance to find solutions to problems most find too vexing to conquer. In fact, a Lambhorgini has nothing on this force of nature.
A native San Antonian with a degree from Trinity University, Trish DeBerry has a deep and abiding love for the Alamo City. She has led successful initiatives for 25 years that have literally changed the face of the community.
Though Trish doesn’t have the ability to see the future like Captain Marvel, she is what some call a visionary tackling civic issues like how SA approaches economic development and the future of downtown.
Before DeBerry became President/CEO of Centro San Antonio, she founded two full-service marketing and communications firms that she led for 20 years — both of which were headquartered in downtown. An entrepreneur and strategist at heart, Trish is uniquely qualified to provide the overarching big picture under which all other tactics must flow.
When DeBerry isn’t blazing trails all over town, she is homing her superpowers of strength and agility on a bike at a spin studio — on pace for a remarkable 1,200 rides. Trish DeBerry was literally built for record setting speed! She’s also supermom to her two kids Scott and Maddie who provide the fuel to her sparkle and non-stop energy.
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EMILY SMITH
GENERAL MANAGER, ATG SAN ANTONIO VENUES
wift satx founding member, 2023
Emily Smith is the General Manager of the Majestic Theatre, Charline McCombs Empire Theatre and The Espee in St. Paul Square, ATG San Antonio venues. She is a live entertainment venue professional with 20+ years promoting events and leading one-of-a-kind venues.
She relishes her role creating experiences for San Antonio audiences at these revered historic entertainment venues. Emily is enthusiastic about collaborative conversations supporting the City’s thriving arts and culture scene.
Learn more: MajesticEmpire.com and TheEspee.com
MARY ULLMANN JAPHET
OWNER/FOUNDER, JAPHET MEDIA
wift satx founding member, 2023
Storytelling with intent and purpose is the thread that runs through Mary Ullmann Japhet’s career. The owner and founder of Japhet Media, Mary provides public and media relations, media training and video production services for companies, non-profit organizations, and individual leaders.
Mary spent 18 years as the Senior Vice President, Communications & Community Engagement for San Antonio Sports, the local sports commission, telling the stories of premier sporting events like NCAA Final Fours and life-changing youth sports programs and helping the organization generate more than $1 billion in economic impact. She is a former television news reporter, anchor, and producer, having worked in San Antonio at KENS 5 and Los Angeles for news and entertainment programs. Her extensive network spans members of the media, business, and government leaders locally and across the nation.
Learn more about JAPHET MEDIA
JASELYN BLANCHARD-PACE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
THE MAJESTIC EMPIRE FOUNDATION
wift satx founding member, 2023
Meet Jaselyn Blanchard-Pace, the driving force and Executive Director of The Majestic Empire Foundation (formerly Las Casas Foundation). With an impressive eight-year tenure as Executive Producer, she has taken The Joci Awards, the largest performing arts scholarship program in the U.S., to new heights, transforming it into the Broadway-caliber sensation nicknamed the “Tony Awards of Texas.”
At the helm of Blanchard Creative Group, Jaselyn’s visionary touch has crafted unforgettable brands spanning diverse industries, from theatrical companies to plastic surgeons. She’s the mastermind behind the website branding for notable projects like Heather McMahan, FOX’s The Masked Singer, and The Price is Right Live.
A true arts powerhouse, Jaselyn earned her BM from NYU and MFA from Brown University, and is proud to showcase her versatility as a producer, actress, singer, playwright, choreographer, and BBC audiobook narrator. Her favorite roles include Polly Peachum, Laura, Natasha, and Maria Ranier. Notably, her play “cheers no tears: an Intimate Evening with Marilyn Monroe” was produced off-Broadway, where she wrote and performed the title role.
Beyond the spotlight, Jaselyn actively contributes as a member of Actor’s Equity Association, serving as President of the Austin/San Antonio Liaison Committee. Recognized as a 2024 San Antonio Business Journal 40 Under 40 honoree, she is also a member of Texas Women for the Arts. Co-founder of Sobremesa Productions, she champions narratives with strong female leads, leaving an indelible mark on storytelling for Film, TV, and Stage, and is proud to be a Founding Member and Commissioner of Women in Film & Television San Antonio.
LEARN MORE: The Majestic Empire Foundation and JaselynBlanchard.com
ASIA CIARAVINO
CEO & PRESIDENT
SAN PEDRO PLAYHOUSE and THE CLASSIC THEATRE
wift texas founding member, 2023
Asia Ciaravino is a visionary leader in nonprofit management and the arts. She is a force for positive change and transformation in the world of nonprofit management. With 25 years dedicated to community-driven organizations, Asia brings a unique blend of passion, strategic leadership, and artistic flair to every adventure.
Education and Expertise: Asia holds a Master’s Degree in Nonprofit Management and a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre, a combination that reflects her commitment to marrying the arts with effective organizational leadership. This solid arts education has equipped Asia with the ability to envision end products, develop strategic leadership skills, collaborate effectively within teams, and, most importantly, be an exceptional listener.
Strengths and Accomplishments: Asia’s strengths lie in culture development, strategy, revenue diversification, program creation and execution, marketing/branding, fundraising, and production across various mediums, including theatre, concerts, events, and television.
Career Highlights: Magik Children’s Theatre: Asia rebranded the theatre, acquired the Shakespeare Festival, and spearheaded the development of the Shakespeare Speaks Educational Program. Her versatility was showcased through her participation in over 15 shows as an actor. CE Group: Asia produced headlining concerts, managed live TV events, and played a pivotal role in major projects like Final Four 2008’s Big Dance, Texas Medal of the Arts, and HEB grand openings and conferences across the state. Her leadership skills shone through managing large teams. Our Lady of The Lake University: Asia left an indelible mark by redesigning the alumni brand, revitalizing communications, and orchestrating the reopening of the Main Building post a devastating fire.
Classic Theatre of San Antonio, Executive Director: As the Co-Founder, Asia developed the brand, website, collateral material, price structure, bylaws, educational program, SOPs, budget, fundraising strategy, and marketing strategy, establishing Classic Theatre as a cultural cornerstone in the community. The Public Theatre (Playhouse SA), CEO: Asia’s transformative leadership rebranded the organization, restructured the org chart, increased donor giving by 50%, doubled the operational budget in three years, eliminated a $500,000 debt, and significantly expanded educational program participation and cultural impact. SA300, COO: As the COO, Asia played a key role in developing commemoration week, engaging with commissions, city hall, city council, and the Mayor, while also implementing a successful fundraising strategy. SA Youth, CEO: Asia revamped programming, diversified donor bases, cleared organizational debt, streamlined policies and SOPs, and elevated the visibility and brand awareness of SA Youth in both traditional and social media. New programs focused on homeless youth were added under her leadership. The Children’s Shelter, CEO: Asia established a monthly giving circle, facilitated the healing of the team, brought corporate and foundation support back to the Shelter, and successfully rebuilt a full executive team while implementing organizational restructuring.
Asia Ciaravino’s journey is a testament to her commitment to creating impactful, sustainable change through the power of the arts and effective nonprofit management. As she continues to lead and inspire, the future of community-driven organizations is undoubtedly brighter with Asia at the helm.
LEARN MORE: The Public Theatre San Antonio & AsiaCiaravino.com
KRYSTAL JONES
DIRECTOR, City of San Antonio’s Department of Arts & Culture
wift TEXAS FOUNDING member, 2024
For nearly 15 years, Krystal has been dedicated to advancing, supporting, and promoting San Antonio’s creative community. She is driven by her belief that the arts change lives and should be accessible to all. As Director of the City of San Antonio’s Department of Arts & Culture since 2022, she leads a team of 25 and all department initiatives, some of which include the San Antonio Film Commission and its 7.5% film incentive program, seven grant programs for arts nonprofits and artists, a $15.7M+ public art program installing 33 new public art projects to San Antonio by 2027, two City owned and managed art galleries and affiliated programs, and the City of San Antonio’s Poet Laureate Program. Under her leadership, San Antonio increased its film permits by 80%, secured historic funding to support public art maintenance, increased investment in public art from 1% to 1.5% of all City of San Antonio capital improvement projects, and increased funding to San Antonio artists.
Krystal began her career at the City of San Antonio in January 2011. She has served in various roles for the Department of Arts & Culture, including the role of Film & Music Commissioner where she overhauled and relaunched the San Antonio Film Commission. She also worked in marketing and communications roles for Visit San Antonio for six years. Before public service, Krystal directed award-winning marketing strategies for technology companies.
Along with serving as a commission with WIFT Texas, Krystal is a board member of Texans for the Arts, a member of the steering committee member for the national Urban Arts Coalition, Visit San Antonio’s Cultural Committee, and several task forces for the City of San Antonio and Visit San Antonio. She holds a Master of Science in Public Relations from Syracuse University and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications Studios and Psychology from Heidelberg University in Tiffin, Ohio. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, exploring arts spaces, and riding motorcycles with her fiancé Josh, and serving as her dog and cat’s personal assistant.
LEARN MORE: SANANTONIO.GOV/ARTS
CECILIA GARCIA REDMOND
CHIEF BRAND & COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER, greater:satx
wift texas member, 2024
Chief Brand & Communications Officer with greater:SATX, the regional economic partnership charged with leading recruitment, retention, and growth of quality employers and jobs in the Greater San Antonio, Texas region.
My work with Payless Shoe Source brought me to San Antonio regularly, and I fell in love with this city. I had the opportunity to move here in 2019 when my client at the time approached me to open their San Antonio office. I’ve worked with and led creative teams from Miami to LA, Kansas to Indiana, and something about San Antonio has always felt like home. I am ready to continue elevating San Antonio’s perception and awareness globally as an ideal location to live, work and do business.
I’ve experienced first-hand what this community does to help people and businesses be successful. We have a great product, and I look forward to sharing our San Antonio region with the world.
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LAURA MARIE SALINAS
Producer, FoundeR, LMS Media Consultants
Associate Director, Corporate Partnerships WIF
LOS ANGELES, CA
wift TEXAS member, 2024
Laura Marie Salinas is an accomplished media executive and producer with over 20 years of excellence in the entertainment industry. She is currently the Associate Director, Corporate Partnerships for Women In Film (WIF). In her current role with WIF, Ms. Salinas is moving the needle for women and underrepresented creatives, promoting agency and equity across the screen industries. She is responsible for securing and cultivating corporate partnerships with Fortune 500 companies, studios, networks and streamers to transform culture and amplify opportunities for women.
Prior to WIF, Ms. Salinas served as VP of Sales and Distribution for Avalon covering the US and Latin American markets. Avalon’s productions include Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Catastrophe, and Workaholics. Laura represented to company at MIP, MIPCOM and NATPE.
As a producer and consultant, Ms. Salinas has worked on high profile shows for CBS, NBC,TBS, FOX, Showtime, the History and Travel Channels, among others. She is a member of the Producers Guild of America, and served as a mentor on the prestigious PGA Power of Diversity Master Workshop which guides and encourages producers with diverse voices.
Whether on a set or in the boardroom, ensuring positive representation remains at the forefront of Ms. Salinas’ work.
LESLIE KOMET AUSBURN
PRESIDENT / CEO, KOMET MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
SAN ANTONIO, TX
wift TEXAS member, 2024
Leslie Komet Ausburn is President & CEO of Komet Marketing Communications, Inc., an award-winning strategic public relations & marketing firm with deep experience working in a wide range of industries including hospitality, economic development, land development, housing, construction and nonprofits. Leslie has 25 years of experience leading public relations campaigns, digital marketing campaigns, and crisis communications initiatives for businesses and organizations in Texas and across the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
Leslie attended Vanderbilt University and the University of Texas at Austin, where she graduated with honors from the Moody College of Communication with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism.
She also holds a master’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from Northwestern University’s regarded Medill School of Journalism in Evanston, Illinois. Following a successful 15+ year career as an award-winning television news reporter and anchor in markets across Texas and Southeast Georgia, Leslie embarked on a career in public relations, quickly developed a reputation for excellence among her clients and peers.
In 2018, the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) San Antonio Chapter honored Leslie with their Tex Taylor Lifetime Achievement Award, which annually recognizes one public relations professional who has helped develop public relations as a credible profession and has accomplished landmark professional achievements, both professionally and personally.
Leslie believes in giving back to the community and is actively involved with Les Dames d’escoffier San Antonio, and has served in board positions or advisory roles with the Assistance League of San Antonio, Central Catholic High School, Close to Home, Youth Center of Texas and San Antonio Botanical Garden.
ERIN MOODY
VICE PRESIDENT, CORPORATE AND BRAND COMMICATIONS, STARZ
LOS ANGELES, CA
WIFT Texas Member, Est. 2024
Erin Moody spent more than 20 years in Los Angeles working in the entertainment industry, executing marketing and communications strategies for 20th Century Fox Film Studios, The CW Network and 20th Century Fox Television. In her roles she has worked on awards campaigns, organized large scale red carpet events, coordinated national press junkets, executed high profile social media campaigns, and worked closely with actors, producers, showrunners, screenwriters, agents, managers and top journalists across all media platforms.
On the film side, she oversaw the regional marketing and PR strategy and execution for more than 90 feature films including Academy Award® and Golden Globe winners “Avatar” and “Walk the Line,” two “X-Men” films and hits “The Simpsons Movie,” “The Devil Wears Prada” and “Night at the Museum.” She also worked at Troublemaker Studios as publicist and assistant to Robert Rodriguez for two years. In television, she worked on series launches and awards campaigns for more than 40 television series including “The X-Files,” “Family Guy,” “How I Met Your Mother,” “Prison Break,” “All American,” DC’s “Batwoman,” and IndyCar’s “100 Days to Indy.”
Additionally, she worked in marketing at Vans, The Hollywood Bowl and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. In her first role at A.D.D. Marketing Agency, she worked with record labels to market music artists including Pharell Williams (N.E.R.D.), Outkast, The Beastie Boys, Incubus, Gorillaz and Linkin Park to the action sports crowd – skateboarding, snowboarding, surfing and motocross – attending events including SXSW, Winter Music Conference, Coachella, Stagecoach Music Festival and Electric Daisy Carnival. She has also worked in brand marketing and integration for Omaze, Snapchat, XBOX, Capital One, adidas and AI creator studio Captions.
Erin was born in San Angelo, TX, and moved to San Antonio in high school where she graduated from Judson High School. She graduated from Texas A&M University, where she was on Texas Aggie Dance Team, a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and MSC Town Hall, a Fish Camp counselor and worked part-time as a radio DJ.
ANAMARIA SUESCUN-FAST
CEO, tALKSTRATEGY
wift satx member, 2024
Anamaria Suescun-Fast is the CEO and owner of talkStrategy, a full-service communications and marketing agency. With more than 30 years of experience in the industry, she has a proven track record of successfully managing and growing her agency, overseeing client relationships, and driving creative outputs.
In 2023, Anamaria was honored with the PRSA Del Oro Awards Tex Taylor Lifetime Achievement Award, highlighting her influence and contributions to the field of public relations and marketing.
As an advocate for animal rescue and women’s empowerment, she is a member of the San Antonio Area Foundation’s Animal Services Community Advisory Committee, the Women & Girls Development Fund steering committee and serves as District 10 commissioner on the Mayor’s Commission on the Status of Women.
Anamaria has held various leadership roles within the Leadership San Antonio program, including participant of class 29, co-chair of class 37, and steering committee member for classes 32, 44, and 47. Additionally, she was a member of the Hispanic Chamber’s Latina Leadership Institute cohort 3 and served as co-chair of cohort 4. She is also a graduate of the Hispanic Chamber’s Alexander E. Briseño Leadership Development Program. As a long-time active member of the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Anamaria is set to become the incoming chair in 2026.
MORE HERE: talkSTRATEGY
ASHLEY PARKER
VICE PRESIDENT & GENERAL MANAGER, KSAT
wift satx member, 2024
Ashley Parker was named Vice President & General Manager of KSAT, the ABC affiliate television station in San Antonio, Texas in October 2022.
Parker previously held the role of General Sales Manager at KSAT since 2013. In her 20 years at the station, she served as Local Sales Manager, Digital Sales Manager and an Account Executive.
Ashley and her husband Joseph have one child, Lauren.
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JENNIFER McINNIS
GENERAL MANAGER & EDITOR, san antonio magazine / hearst
wift satx member, 2024
Jennifer McInnis is General Manager and Editor of San Antonio Magazine that recently was purchased by Hearst. Jennifer has been a leader and expert in writing about and promoting food, wine and spirits in Texas and beyond for 15 years. Most recently, she spent eight years as General Manager at Bending Branch Winery, where she motivated a team of 35+ talented professionals who make, sell and serve exemplary Texas wines.
In 2019, Jennifer served as President of the Texas Hill County Wineries Association, which includes more than 60 wineries in the region that Wine Enthusiast named one of the world’s 10 best wine travel destinations.
Jennifer previously was Food & Drink Editor at the San Antonio Express-News, where she wrote about food, wine, spirits and the emerging Texas wine industry. Taste was awarded Best Food Section in the country by the Association of Food Journalists five years in a row.
She is a graduate of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Texas State University and was a Maynard Institute of Journalism Education fellow. She recently passed the Wine & Spirit Education Trust Level 2 Award in Wines and is a Founding Member of the Women’s Purpose Community.
STACY SEABORN
CULINARY ARTS & HOSPITALITY ENTERTAINMENT EXECUTIVE
SAN ANTONIO, TX
WIFT Texas Member, Est. 2024
LYDIA GARZA
Film and Music Commissioner, Visit Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi Film and Music Commission
Portland, TX
WIFT Texas Member, Est. 2025
KATIE SCHUCK
Film Commissioner, Dallas Film Commission
Dallas, TX
WIFT Texas Member, Est. 2025
XITLALT HERRERA
FOUNDER, CEO, X Level Inc XAgency, XCreative, XNetwork X marks the spot of elevation
SAN ANTONIO, TX
wift TEXAS member, EST. 2024
Xitlalt Herrera, Founder and CEO of XLevel Inc., is a multi-talented and dynamic entrepreneur. Her dedication to reinventing the creative services, fashion, and entertainment industries through diversity, empowerment, and positivity is a source of inspiration to her colleagues in the industry. She is a taste-maker who guides people and their brands while maintaining their original essence and authenticity. Her team takes projects and utilizes what exists and then develops a strategy to elevate it to the X Level. XCreative is Xitlalt’s passion for it allows her to utilize all of her experience and hand-pick talent to execute the loftiest of visions – which is why X marks the spot for creative excellence.
“I ardently believe in empowerment and growth. We help our clients execute their visions while inspiring those around us. We do this while committing to giving back to the community and positively impacting the world.” – Xitlalt
Xitlalt has a 15-year tenure with luxury and iconic fashion brand, Neiman Marcus, as well as a steady involvement in the entertainment industry. Her expertise is sought after as a Creative Director for both the private and non-profit worlds, particularly for projects or brands that need re-envisioning. She is a magnetic public speaker, an award-winning producer and has extensive experience in media and public relations.
Philanthropy is also a passion of hers and she has served on the boards and committees of Fashion Group International, GlassWing International, Mercado Global, Any Baby Can, Arts San Antonio, McNay Art Museum, ArtPace, Southwest School of Art, Blue Star, and is one of the of the founders of the acclaimed formal event, La Catrina Ball for the Public Library Foundation.”
MORE HERE: X LEVEL
JACLYN TACORONTE
CEO & PRESIDENT, JMT Media, LLC
wift TEXAS member, EST. 2024
SAN ANTONIO TX, NEW YORK, NY
Jaclyn M. Tacoronte is an award-winning marketing and public relations professional with over 20 years of experience in both agency and client-side settings, serving Fortune 500 companies, including Canon, Puma, Harley-Davidson and Proctor & Gamble. She is frequently a public relations guest speaker and panelist for New York State Council for the Arts, Staten Island Not For Profit Association, Center for Non Profit Success and Staten Island Partnership for Community Wellness. She is currently the CEO & President of JMT Media, LLC., a New York certified M/WBE boutique marketing, public relations and design firm that specializes in small business marketing and the non-profit sector.
Mrs. Tacoronte has spearheaded all marketing and public relations efforts for the inaugural New York City Winter Lantern Festival and Winter Wonderland Staten Island Festival garnering over 200,000 on and off-island attendees for two years. Mrs. Tacoronte is also the Executive Producer of JMT media; an award-winning 4 Season podcast and online series featuring the best in Business, Finance, Politics and Community.
Mrs. Tacoronte currently serves as Vice President of Advocacy for New York Women in Business and National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). She has previously served as 2nd Vice Chair of the Minority Women in Business Association of Staten Island, Executive Women’s Council for the Staten Island Economic Development Corporation. Mrs. Tacoronte is the Founder of the award-winning NYC Digital Media Center, a free nomadic podcasting and video programming for students in Title I High schools.
Her focus is to support women and youth by providing advocacy and support in digital media and production.
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