2010 Show Team | SU2C Staff | 2008 Show Team
Production | Technical Crew | Networks | Patriot | SU2C.org Team | Marketing | Sherry Lansing Foundation | American Association for Cancer Research | Sony Studios | Production Services & Facilities | EIF Team
Laura Ziskin, Executive Producer and founding member of Stand Up To Cancer. See Production Team
Pamela Oas Williams, Executive Producer Stand Up To Cancer. See Production Team
Michael Seligman, Supervising Producer
Michael has been Executive, Supervising and Associate Producer for the Academy Awards®, the Kennedy Center Honors, the AFI Awards, An American Celebration at Ford's Theater, and the Thelonious Monk Jazz shows.
"It's Up2 me for my brother-in-law who passed too quickly with pancreatic cancer and my mother who was a victim of breast cancer."
Louis J. Horvitz, Director
Emmy® Award-winning Director Louis J. Horvitz is one of the most accomplished and prolific directors in the rarified, top-gun field of live television event broadcasting. Horvitz had the privilege of directing two Oscar® telecasts with Laura Ziskin.
"It's Up2 me for my close friend Gretchen Weisel, age 51, and my father-in-law Captain Harold Leon Learning (USAF retired) both of whom we lost to cancer. This is going to be one of the most profoundly important events I have ever directed."
Madeline Marotto, Producer, Staff Producer for Stand Up To Cancer. See Production Team
Bedonna Smith, Producer, Staff Producer for Stand Up To Cancer and consulting on its advertising. See Production Team
Sherry Lansing, Kathleen Lobb, Lisa Paulsen, Rusty Robertson, Sue Schwartz, Ellen Ziffren - Co Producers and Founding members of Stand Up To Cancer. See About Us
Janet Champ, Writer
Eli Dansky, Writer
John Koch, Writer
Laura Ziskin, Writer (see above)
Danette Herman, Talent Producer
A long and extensive career with numerous credits in television specials and events, Danette recently served as coordinating producer for the 82nd Annual Academy Awards®, co-producer for the 61st Primetime Emmy® Awards, and completed her 32nd year with The Kennedy Center Honors as coordinating producer. Other recent credits include CNN Heroes, PGA Awards, The Governor's Awards and America Celebrates July 4th at Ford's Theatre.
"It's Up2 me for my aunts who survived various forms of cancer into their 80s, my 82-year-old uncle who is currently in remission from leukemia, and several of my friends who recently lost their mothers to cancer. I admire the strength and spirit of those who have been touched by this disease."
Tisha Fein, Music Producer
Music Talent Producer has been involved with music, award and event televison for past 35 years... and is still 21. She was part of the Grammy Awards for past 30 years, produced Movies and Fashion Rocks for CBS and Conde Nast, The Emmys and Tonys and Live 8 and was also 2008 Stand Up To Cancer's Music Talent Producer and so proud to be part of SU2C and on Laura Ziskin's A-Team.
It's Up2 Me to realize Laura Ziskin's musical vision and dreams and make Stand Up ToCancer a beacon of light and melody for all of us to stand up to..."
Kathy Erickson, Associate Producer
Lynn Padilla, Office Manager, Laura Ziskin Productions. See Production Team
David Jacobson, Assistant to Laura Ziskin. See Production Team
Ryan Rasmussen, Assistant to Pam Williams. See Production Team
Katherine Wells, Executive Assistant to Michael Seligman
Katherine has worked on the two previous Academy Awards® productions and was part of the inaugural Stand Up To Cancer simulcast production. Previously she worked in managerial finance and accounting in Houston, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands and Chicago.
"It's Up2 me in honor of my grandmother who showed me what it means to fight against cancer. I am continually inspired every day by the profound impact of SU2C."
Brittany Gordien, Assistant to Madeline Marotto, Production Assistant. See Production Team
Alicia Clark, Assistant to Bedonna Smith, Production Coordinator. See Production Team
J. Michael Riva, Design Consultant
J. Michael Riva is a successful Production Designer whose credits include such films as "The Color Purple," "The Pursuit of Happyness" and "Iron Man 2".
"It is Up2 me and my wife, designer Wendy Mickell, to Stand Up To Cancer. Wendy lost her youngest sister to cancer when she was only 12. I have witnessed firsthand the tragic legacy of cancer and how it has changed her life and the lives of her family members forever."
Lauren Abioune, Assistant to J. Michael Riva
Haroon "Boon" Saleem, Co-Producer SU2C Pre-Show
A graduate of the University of California Los Angeles, Haroon most recently is an executive at Walden Media, where he has a hand in the development and production of upcoming features. Prior to that, he worked with Will Smith and James Lassiter as a Creative Executive at Overbrook Entertainment, developing such hits as THE PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS, HITCH, I AM LEGEND and HANCOCK.
Haroon is also a founder of the grassroots political organization "Generation for Change," (formerly Generation Obama during the 2008 Presidential Race).
It's Up2 me because for too long I've had to watch as close friends and members of my extended family struggle with various forms of cancer. Nothing is worse than that feeling of helplessness as you watch someone you care for struggle and in such pain. Now, I finally feel like specific lifestyle changes and dietary changes will give me a chance to change my own odds. I feel like my involvement with Stand up to Cancer will allow me to help change the odds for others. Now that is great feeling and the antithesis of helplessness. That is change.
Julia Barry, Pre Show Producer
Julia is the Creative Executive at Laura Ziskin Productions and is happy to be working on the Stand up to Cancer pre show.
"It's Up2 me for my mom who inspires all of us everyday"
Brian Stonestreet, Production Designer
Brian Stonestreet is an Emmy® Award-winning production designer who has worked in television and live events for 15 years, having designed such shows as the Golden Globes, Grammy Awards and Kennedy Center Honors.
"It's Up2 me for my grandparents who have battled prostate, breast and throat cancers. And for my father who has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, but because of early detection has a promising prognosis."
Bob Dickinson, Lighting Designer
Bob Dickinson is one of the most recognized lighting designers in the entertainment industry. Credits include three Olympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Democratic Conventions, annual broadcasts of Academy Awards®, Grammy Awards®, Tony Awards®, Country Music Awards®, Emmy® Awards, Golden Globe Awards® and Kennedy Center Honors®.
"It's Up2 me for my father, who I lost to lung cancer, and my grandfather, who I lost to stomach cancer."
Kathy Erikson, Associate Producer
Kathy has worked as a Line Producer, Associate Producer or Executive in Charge of Production on the Academy Awards®, Emmys, Great Performances, 9/11 Commemoration and Salt Lake City and Atlanta Olympic Games.
"It's Up2 me for my grandmother who died of leukemia, and a treasured friend who died of breast cancer in her 40s."
Alana Billingsley, Art Director
Rickey Minor, Musical Director
Kyle Cooper, Graphic/Visual Design, Prologue Films
Kyle Cooper has directed over 150 main title sequences. Details magazine credits Cooper with, "almost single-handedly revitalizing the main title sequence as an art form." He holds the honorary title of Royal Designer for Industry from the Royal Society of Arts in London. He founded Prologue Films in 2003 with his wife, Kimberly. Cooper's grandmother, Sara Macleod, lost her life to cancer three years before he was born.
"It's Up2 me to work with the SU2C team to make this fight my highest priority. There are so many dear friends who we could help."
Kate Berry, Assistant to Kyle Cooper
Kimberly Cooper, Graphic/Visual Design, Prologue Films
Kimberly Cooper is the Managing Director of Prologue Films and head of its broadcast design division. Her work on the Academy Awards® has been nominated for three Emmy® Awards.
"It's Up2 me for my aunt Irma, a cancer survivor, and my mother's best friend Angie who I consider an aunt, who lost her life to cancer."
Ian Dawson, Prologue Films
Ian Dawson, Executive Producer at Prologue Films, has earned numerous awards in broadcast marketing, branding and motion graphics during his 22 years of experience in the industry.
"It's Up2 me for my grandfather, well known percussionist Lou Singer, who died of colon cancer in 1975."
Jen Smilk, Production Manager
Stefani Ramirez, Production Manager, Finance Coordinator
Stefani has worked on various Academy Awards® shows, Super Bowl Half Time shows and the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the XIX Olympic Winter Games.
"It's Up2 me for my granddad who successfully fought to put cancer in its place."
Caprise Arreola, Talent Supervisor
Specializing in live television specials, award shows, concert tours, credits include: Academy Awards®, Primetime Emmy® Awards, Kennedy Center Honors, Ford's Theater, PGA Awards, Super Bowl Half-Time Shows, American Music Awards, Hope For Haiti Now Telethon, America: A Tribute to Heroes, Tsunami Aid: A Concert for Hope, Michael Jackson, Neil Diamond and Janet Jackson Tours.
"It's Up2 me to lend my support for my father who was diagnosed with colon cancer three years ago who's successfully in remission, my great-grandmother who succumbed to lung cancer, and for all those who are fighting the fight with grace, courage and dignity."
John "JC" Caldwell, Talent Manager
JC is inspired by and proud to be a part of the SU2C 2010 team. For the past decade he's had the privilege of working on such shows as the Academy Awards, Emmy Awards, Kennedy Center Honors and Opening & Closing Ceremonies of the Salt Lake City and Atlanta Olympic Games.
"It's Up2 me for my beloved mother Helen, who we lost too soon as a young victim of bone cancer."
Khristine Gomez, Talent Manager
Vanessa J. Noon, Production Coordinator
Ryan Kevin Ho, Production Coordinator
Alicia Clark, Production Coordinator
Ryan Rasmussen, Production Coordinator
Jeff Werner, Film Segments By
Augie Vargas, Production Supervisor
Augie Max has been Production Supervisor on "Fashion Rocks," Spike's "Guy's Choice," and "Scream Awards," FOX's "Teen Choice Awards," and the "Super Bowl Halftime" shows.
"It's Up 2 me, for my grandfather, who I lost to colon cancer."
Michael Peter, Script Supervisor
Michael has been working in variety television for the past 6 years on a large range of award shows, benefits, and live events. Some of his credits include "The Emmy Awards," American Cinematheque tributes, and and the U.S. Humane Society's "Genesis Awards."
"It's Up2 me for every child who has to fight cancer when all they want is to be a kid. Including my friend, Kyle, who passed away when he was only sixteen."
Riann Huselid, Post Supervisor
Chelsea Candelaria, Talent Coordinator
Has worked on several televised events, most recently as a Talent Coordinator with Danette Herman on "The 82nd Annual Academy Awards®", and also worked with us on SU2C in 2008.
"It's Up2 me to show my support for my grandmother who's cancer turned aggressive in 2009 and is currently receiving chemo. I want to raise awareness for my generation to continue the fight against cancer."
Kelly Jones, Talent Coordinator
Jennifer Naranjo, Talent Coordinator
Christina Tong, Talent Coordinator
Christine Wilson, Researcher
Shannon P. Smith, Script Coordinator
TBD, AFTRA Coordinator
Rich Preuss, Associate Director
Greg Fera, Associate Director
Mike Polito, Associate Director
Deborah Read, Associate Director
Eric Kunzelman, Head Stage Manager
John Esposito, Stage Manager
Chris Johnson, Stage Manager
Jonathan Marx, Stage Manager
Matt Merina, Stage Manager
Jason Seligman, Stage Manager
David Wader, Stage Manager
Kristen Patterson Terry, Camera Coordinator
John Borja, Seatfiller Coordinator
Michael Francis, Seatfiller Coordinator
Michael has 36 years' experience in the entertainment industry, and has worked on the, last 35 Academy Awards® and 24 Primetime Emmy Awards®. For 23 years he worked with ABC Television Guest Services. He also produces the ABC7 / NFL High School Coach of the Week award segments for ABC7's Sports Zone in Southern California. Through this program, the National Football League's Youth Football fund has given out over $250,000 in grants to Southern California high schools. Michael was also a member of the 2008 Stand Up 2 Cancer production team, providing Seat Fillers for the Event.
"It's Up2 me to stand up for my older brother James Francis who was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer 3 years ago, and was lucky to find a doctor who was a proponent of the radioactive seed implants. The treatment was successful and Jim is now cancer free. My Aunt Goldie Jordan was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and refused to go with standard treatments, and two years later is still a survivor. For one of my Pages, Greg Parrillo, who was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2001 and was not able to beat it. I am also standing up for the many affected members of my staff who continue to fight for their loved ones against cancer."
David Jacobson, Executive Assistant to Laura Ziskin
TBD, Assistant to Louis J. Horvitz
Meline Tovmasian, Receptionist
Meline has been in the Entertainment Industry as a performer on Stage/TV/Film, Beauty/Health Industry as a Licensed Aesthetician/Makeup Artist and as a Receptionist for many companies for the past 18 years collectively. Currently performs with an Armenian Childrens Theatre Company as the original Fairy "Shoushanik" for Taline & Friends "the most rewarding gig, because giving back to my community is so magical."
In the past two years she had the golden opportunity to work with fantastic crew at the 81st Academy Awards, 2009 MTV Movie Awards as a Receptionist and this past year as a PA/Back up Receptionist for the 82nd Academy Awards where she thoroughly enjoyed the production process.
"It's Up 2 me to work with SU2C team because my mother has been a survivor of stage 3 breast cancer for 5 years now. Watching her fight and overcome the odds changed my perspective on life. Living in the moments more, appreciating everyone, and not giving up on my dreams. I stand up for her and all the people who have dealt with an illness & patients I met at City of Hope, Relay for Life, and the Tujunga Watermelon Festival where I raised money. Creativity in my life is what drives my motivation for being in the Entertainment Industry. I am inspired by real life stories, beautiful spirits and survivors of anything."
Mike Flanigan, Production Assistant
Carley Flinn, Production Assistant
Dylan Forer, Production Assistant
Matthew Gillen, Production Assistant
Bryan Kerr, Production Assistant
Bryan used to fight the war against terror as an airman in the United States Air Force. Now, he's enlisted to fight the war against cancer.
It's Up2 me because conversations with the waitress at IHOP will never replace the memory of Sunday mornings with my grandmother and her blueberry pancakes.
Eric Mentis, Production Assistant
Eric has worked as a Production Assistant on the Academy Awards, Super Bowl Half-Time Shows, and the MTV Movie Awards.
"It's Up2 me for the many friends and loved ones who have battled cancer. Let's make cancer a thing of the past!"
Anne Mureau, Production Assistant
Lauren Polito, Production Assistant
Chris Strickland, Production Assistant
Michael Greene, Production Intern
Katie Micay, Production Intern
TBD, Advocacy Groups Assistant
TBD, Announcer
TBD, Credentials
TBD, Credentials
TBD, Teacher
TBD, Wardrobe Supervisor
Bruce Grayson, Dept. Head Make Up
TBD, Make Up
TBD, Make Up (Smashbox)
Anthony Wilson, Dept. Head Hair
TBD, Hair
TBD, Hair (Farouk)
Tad Scripter, Engineer in Charge
Tad Scripter has been involved in live entertainment television for over 30 years, working with production facilities and providing engineering management for a variety of television events including, for the last 10 years, the live Academy Awards® telecast.
"It's Up2 me for the many close friends and loved ones who have battled cancer."
John Bradley, Staging Supervisor
John is the Staging Supervisor on the "Academy Awards," "Grammy Awards," "Kennedy Center Honors,""Tony Awards" and the "Country Music Awards."
"It's Up2 me for my mother who passed away from cancer of the Adrenal Gland."
John B. Field, Technical Director
Allan Wells, Screens Producer
John Pritchett, Screens Technical Director
Ed Greene, Audio Director
Johnny Caswell, Musical Staging Supervisor
Ted Ashton, Camera Operator (Steadicam)
Mike Breece, Camera Operator (Jib)
John Burdick, Camera Operator (HH)
Dean Hall, Camera Operator (Ped)
Larry Heider, Camera Operator (Ped)
Marc Hunter, Camera Operator (Jib)
Dave Levisohn, Camera Operator (Ped)
Steve Martynuik, Camera Operator (Jib)
Allen Merriweather, Camera Operator (HH)
Rob Palmer, Camera Operator (HH)
Bill Philbin, Camera Operator (HH)
Dave Plakos, Camera Operator (Jib)
Hector Ramirez, Camera Operator (Steadicam)
Brian Reason, Camera Operator (Jib)
Kris Wilson, Camera Operator (HH)
Damien Tuffereau, Camera Operator (HH)
Mark Sanford, Video
Terrance Ho, Video
Jon Aroesty, PI Operator
Lou Aurelio, PI Operator
Bruce Solberg, Videotape
Fred Quillen, EVS
Patrick Baltzell, House PA Mixer
Robert Brogden, PA Asst.
Mike Parker, Monitor Mixer
Don Eberhard, Monitor Asst.
Dave Bellamy, RF Coordinator
Debbie Fecteau, A2s
Pete San Filipo, A2s
Mike Steele, A2s
Ric Teller, A2s
Jeff Fecteau, A2 (Booth)
Tom Angelotti, PL
Bob Milligan, PL
Bob La Masney, Sweetener
Bron Galleran, Teleprompter
Shawn Gordon, Teleprompter
Bruce Burmester, Backtimer
Hugh Grew, Deko
Laura Staat, Deko
Doug Barry, Systems Engineer (Denali)
TBD, Systems Engineer (Denali)
Kevin Owen, Fiber Tech
Bill Eastham, Fiber Tech
Sean Woodside, Video Monitors
Mike Wilson, Utility Head
John Busante, Utilities
Billy Butler, Utilities
Steve Deaver, Utilities
Sean Holmes, Utilities
Jeff Knowlton, Utilities
Randy Pulley, Utilities
Travis Wilson, Utilities
Jon Zucarro, Utilities
Dennis Rudge, Gaffer
Patrick Boozer, Board Ops
Pete Radice, Board Ops
Frank McMinn, Projection/LED Screens
Walt DeJong, Projection/LED Screens
Dave Taylor, Projection/LED Screens
Andrew Sabol, Screens Tech
Mark Bracco, Vice President of Alternative Series & Specials
Joe Love, Broadcast Standards & Practices
Samantha Trujillo, Broadcast Standards & Practices
Michael Andrisani, Network Transmission & Operations
Jack Sussman, Executive Senior Vice President of Specials, Music & Live Events
Jeff McBride, Network Transmission & Operations
Doug Vaughan, Senior Vice President of Special Programs & Alternative Development for NBC
Kenneth J. Samuel, Vice President, Program Standards & Compliance
Judith Lotz, Director of Broadcast Standards
John DeWald, SVP, Network Operations
John Bracco, Network Transmission & Operations
John Hall, SNR VP
Doug Livingston, President/COO
Jules DiBiase, Digital Media Director, See Digital Team
Bedonna Smith, Creative Consultant, See Digital Team
Robyn Bucknam, Technical Project Manager, See Digital Team
Rachel Davidson, SU2C.org Video Producer
Rachel has worked with Laura Ziskin Productions for the past four years and was a part of the launch of SU2C in 2008. Prior to this she was the VP, TV and Film for Norman Lear's ACT III Productions and the Associate Artistic Director at the Williamstown Theater Festival.
"It's Up2 me to do meaningful work and to try and make a difference. I Stand Up for my family and friends who have battled cancer and for my two children whom I hope grow up in a world where "cancer" is just the word for an astrological sign."
Beth Harris, Digital Marketing Strategist, See Digital Team
Nicole Onufrey, Digital Marketing Project Manager
Nicole manages SU2C's digital marketing campaigns. Prior to joining SU2C, she headed the event and promotion department for GQ. The biggest event she hopes to plan will come the day cancer ends. "I Stand Up for my other and father, who were both diagnosed with cancer over ten years ago and are still here."
"It's Up2 me to do something now so that my children have the chance to live in a cancer-free world."
Sandra Sick, Digital Marketing Project Manager
Sandra is a life-long marketer having worked for large international companies and small start-up firms as well as a number of non-profits. She has bridged the gap of working in a tradition marketing setting to digital marketing for a range of companies. Sandra holds a B.S. of Business Administration with a focus in Marketing from S.U.N.Y. New Paltz in New York.
It's Up2 to me Stand Up in honor of my grandmother who passed away from cancer, my father and my partner who are cancer survivors and everyone who fights or will fight this battle.
Lauren Clemmons, SU2C.org Coordinator, See Digital Team
Tiffany Shih, Video Editor, See Digital Team
Wendy Wegner, Copy Writer/Editor, See Digital Team
Hector Ceballos, Digital Media Asst Manager
Hector recently joined the SU2C.org team to manage digital assets. Though his training is in film and television production, he has been a freelance web designer for several years and has a background in public health. During a four-year hiatus from entertainment, he managed HIV prevention programs in San Francisco's Mission District. He has a B.A. in Film Studies from Columbia University and an M.F.A. in Film Production from the University of Southern California.
"It's Up2 me to Stand Up because slashing cancer's death toll can be achieved in our lifetime."
Lien Dang, SU2C.org Assistant
Lien is proud to continue her nonprofit work as a web assistant with SU2C, where combining the powers of the entertainment industry and cancer research just makes sense.
"It's Up2 me in support of my Canadian aunt with breast cancer. Hang in there, Auntie."
Brad LaPointe, SU2C.org Assistant
Brad is a new addition to SU2C's Web Team as a web assistant; he is a recent graduate from Chapman University with a Bachelor's in Television and Broadcast Journalism.
"It's up to me to Stand Up To Cancer for my grandfather, who has survived both skin and prostate cancer, my great-uncle who succumbed to liver cancer, and the millions of other Americans who battle cancer every day."
Joshua David Jiyau Forgy, Web Team Production Assistant
Joshua has done extensive work with global not-for-profit organizations such as Younglife, World Vision, and now Stand Up to Cancer. He will obtain his B.A. in Communications with a minor in Television from Chapman University this spring.
"It's Up2 all of us who believe that change will come and cancer will soon be history."
Rusty Robertson, SU2C Co-Producer/ Founder, See Marketing Team
Sue Schwartz, SU2C Co-Producer/ Founder, See Marketing Team
Angee Jenkins, Marketing Robertson Schwartz Agency (RSA), See Marketing Team
Juli Boylan, Consumer Marketing, See Marketing Team
Mary Pomeranz, Marketing, See Marketing Team
Karl Schmid, Assistant to Rusty Robertson and Sue Schwartz, See Marketing Team
Jessica Dean, Marketing, Robertson Swartz Agency, See Marketing Team
Sergio Mankita, Marketing Consultant
Sergio is on the SU2C marketing team and works on international and Hispanic initiatives. Sergio is active with many non-profits including Su2c having completed the MS 150 Mile Bike Ride from Coral Gables to Key Largo.
"It's Up2 me to stand up in honor of the unheard souls who have been affected by cancer."
Kelly Bush, President, CEO
Mara Buxbaum, COO
Randi Peck, VP, Entertainment & Brand Strategies
John Koch, VP, Communications, Publicity & Digital Team Consultant
John Koch is Vice President of Communications for ID, an entertainment public relations and brand communications firm. John oversees all of the written communications for the agency and its clients. For SU2C, John is part of the core communications team and handles various initiatives related to writing, communications, publicity, celebrity outreach, digital, and special projects. He has been described as Stand Up To Cancer's official "work husband" since his work touches any different areas of the initiative.
"It's Up2 me for my mother-in-law, who is an ovarian cancer survivor, and for the incredible women of SU2C who are a constant source of inspiration."
Alison Elbl, VP, Music & Brands
Natalie Lent, Director, Emerging Platforms Digital Strategies
Natalie is proud to be part of the SU2C web team as the leader of ID's Digital Strategy Division. She brings with her experience helping ID clients including Stand Up To Cancer, Ben Stiller/STILLERSTRONG, Relativity Media, and Declare Yourself.
"It's Up2 me on behalf of both Lauras (Ziskin and my Grandmother) who are cancer survivors, and our close family friend Jane who never stopped fighting."
Chet Mehta, Senior Account Executive, Entertainment & Brand Strategies - ID PR
Chet leads the entertainment publicity and tune in efforts for SU2C's televised fundraiser, and other entertainment related outreach.
"It's Up2 me because together, we can end this horrible disease."
Sheri Goldberg, Account Executive
Rachel Karten, Account Coordinator
Allie Willensky, Assistant 1 to Kelly Bush
Andrea Lamelas, Assistant to John Koch
Courtni Asbury, Assistant to Alison Elbl
Victoria Taylor, Digital Coordinator, ID PR
Victoria is excited to be supporting Stand Up To Cancer as the Digital Coordinator at ID. Her past experience includes working on the social media and marketing programs for a wide range of campaigns for everything from non-profit organizations to feature films.
"It's Up2 me on behalf of my two aunts and many dear friends who persevere and Stand Up in the face of Cancer."
Joey Mireles, Digital Assistant, ID PR
Joey is proud to be involved with Stand Up To Cancer as the Digital Assistant at ID. He comes from a very diverse background of film and writing. His experience includes work for a number of production companies as well as a growing passion and knowledge for the new horizons of social media.
"It's Up2 me for those family and friends who have had a long history with the battle against cancer. I am proud to Stand in the fight."
Patricia Lemoine, Assistant to Chet Mehta
Claire Kelleher, Assistant to Sheri Goldberg
Nanci Ryder, Co-CEO
Paulette Kam, Managing Director
Kelly Striewski, Senior Vice President
Liz Jaeger, Account Director
Alex Wagner, Account Executive
Cynthia Marriot, Executive Administrator
Heather Johns, Account Coordinator
Jette Speights, Account Coordinator
Tom Chiodo, Senior Vice President, Rubenstein Communications / Public Relations for Stand Up To Cancer
"It's Up2 me for my mom, dad and best friend. My dad had three types of cancer in his lifetime and lived to be a healthy 95 years young. My mom passed away at age 67 from metastatic breast cancer, but in her years with us, taught me how to Stand Up. I lost my best friend Kathy on Christmas Day. Katy faced cancer with amazing grace and then donated her body to science so she could Stand Up with us until we win the war on all forms of cancer."
Kristen Bothwell, Senior Account Executive, Rubenstein Communications, Public Relations
"It's Up2 me in memory of my paternal grandmother who passed away from pancreatic cancer when I was in elementary school. Before her death, she taught me a few of my favorite life lessons; most notably, that regardless of the meal components, breakfast is more memorable when consumed on a high swirling stool; Peppermint Patties are best served cold; and that the well-timed calls of a cuckoo clock can be better than any bedtime story."
Amy Jacobs, Senior Vice President
Andy Shearer, Senior Vice President
Alice McGillion, Executive Vice President
Sherry Lansing, Co-founder, Chair
Ellen Ziffren, Co-founder
Cara Bibbiani, Assistant to Sherry Lansing
Margaret Foti, CEO
Michael K. Stewart, CFO
Michael Burton, Chief Development Officer
Michele Leiberman, Associate Director of Public Affairs
Sung A. Poblete, Ph.D, Director, Clinical and Translational Programs
David Bernstein, Ph.D, Senior Science Policy Analyst, DC Office
Ruth Fortson, Assistant to Margaret Foti
Maria Marill, Studio Operations
Gina Marelli, Studio Operations
Beth Sadler, Office Rentals/Services
David Gonzalez, Office Rentals/Services
Polo Ornelas, Stage Manager
Ruben Rocha, Stage Manager
Jeff Grover, Telecommunications
Ruth Ollie-Wright, Telecommunications
Maria E. Rodriguez, Telecommunications
Manny E.Rodriguez, Parking Manager
Marty Jessup, HVAC
Scott Falkenstein, Fire Marshall
Arran Dahlberg, Fire Marshall
Sean Parris, Fire Marshall
Audiotek, Audio Equipment
Wolfgang Puck, Caterer
Joe to Go, Coffee Service
Feedwire, Computer Consultant
CRE Computer & Audiovisual Solutions, Computer Equipment Rentals
Star Club, DIRECTV
AEG Digital Media, Digital Media Services
Chainsaw Hollywood, Editing Facilities
24/7 Studio Equipment, Equipment Rental
The Production Truck, Expendables
Mike McCormick, Fire Department, Culver City
TBD, Honeywagons
Inter-Continental Hotel, Hotel
Radisson Hotel, Hotel
Momentous Insurance Brokerage, Inc, Insurance
Senovva, Inc, LED Screens
CDAS, Legal
PRG Lighting, Lighting
Empire International, Limousine Service
The Production Truck, Monitors
Star Club, Monitors
Dozar, Office Furniture
Sony Studios, Office Furniture
G.E. Capital Modular Space, Office Trailers
Sony Studios, Parking
The Jacobsen Group/Backstage/Quantam, Payroll
Show Comms, PL's
Gateway Station, Post Office
Saunders Electric, Power
Capitol Records Studios, Pre-Record
CB Designs, Promotional Items
SIR, Rehearsal Space
Kish Rigging, Inc, Rigging
ABC Scenic Services, Scenic Shops
Scenic Express, Scenic Shops
All Access, Seating
DNA Script Services, Script Mimeo
Edgewise Film & Tape, Tape Stock
Dutel Communications, Telephones
Sony Studios, Telephones
Computer Prompting Services, Teleprompter
Denali, Television Facilities
Classic Party Rentals, Tents
Strategic Television, Transmission
Third Millennium, Travel
AF of M, Union
AFTRA, Union
DGA, Union
WGA, Union
TBD, Walkies
Soundtronics, Wireless Mics
Lisa Paulsen, President & Chief Executive Officer and founding member Stand Up To Cancer, See About Us
David Boschen, Executive Assistant to President & CEO, See EIF Team
Susan Frank, Chief Operating Officer, See EIF Team
Shirley Vivion, Executive Assistant to COO, See EIF Team
Frederick Johnson, Executive Assistant, SU2C, See EIF Team
Merrily Newton, Chief Financial Officer, See EIF Team
Erika Ewing, Executive Assistant to CFO, See EIF Team
Brinley Turner, Vice President, Strategic Planning & Interactive Ventures, See EIF Team
Alexis Coliani, Assistant to Vice President, Strategic Planning & Interactive Ventures, See EIF Team
Charlie Wilke, Senior Director of Digital Media, See EIF Team
Amy Banachowski, Director of Integrated Marketing, See EIF Team
Cathy James, Vice President, Industry Relations & Special Events, See EIF Team
Emily Hofstein, Special Events Manager, See EIF Team
Sara Marton, Special Events Assistant, See EIF Team
Kathleen Lobb, Senior Vice President, Communications and founding member Stand Up To Cancer, See About Us
Maurine Slutzky, Associate Vice President of Communications, See EIF Team
Kristen Tarnol, Director of Public Relations, SU2C, See EIF Team
Seth Fowler, Communications Manager, See EIF Team
Arthur Nguyen, Communications Manager, See EIF Team
Michael Balaoing, Esq., Senior Vice President, Philanthropic Services, See EIF Team
Carol Ramsey, Vice President, Philanthropic Services, See EIF Team
Craig Cichy, Program Officer, See EIF Team
Bobby Fergerstrom, Grants Manager, See EIF Team
Stephan Ceryanek, Vice President & Controller, See EIF Team
Alicia Howard, Senior Staff Accountant, See EIF Team
JW Walton, IT Manager, See EIF Team
Bobby Dorrance, Data Services Coordinator, See EIF Team
Rosie Richardson, Administrative Coordinator, See EIF Team
Jessica Madole, Receptionist, See EIF Team
John Poulos, Adminstrative Clerk, See EIF Team
Jenny Kuntz, Consultant, SU2C, See EIF Team
Production | Technical Crew | Networks | Patriot | SU2C.org Team | Marketing | Sherry Lansing Foundation | American Association for Cancer Research | Sony Studios | Production Services & Facilities | EIF Team
2010 Show Team | SU2C Staff | 2008 Show Team
