Meet The Team

Meet the diverse, dedicated team powering March On. From filmmakers to activists, we’re united in bringing history to life through film and fostering understanding.

Leadership

ROBERT RABEN

FOUNDER

ISISARA BEY

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

OPAL HOPE BENNETT

EMERGING & STUDENT FILMMAKER COMPETITION DIRECTOR

Team

  • Producer: Leigh Davis
  • GALA Consultants: Kimball Stroud Associates
  • Marketing Lead: Mike Utaegbulam
  • Finance Director: Ibonee Perry
  • Operations Manager: Ralph Santora

Board of Trustees

The Festival is guided by a team of leaders across the entertainment, policy, and social justice arenas that ensures the success and execution of our vision. 

Denielle Pemberton-Heard

President
Diversified Search Group

Craig Emanuel

Treasurer
Ryan Murphy Productions

Stephanie Gold

Secretary
Hogan Lovells

Vickee Jordan Adams

Finsbury Glover Hering

Victoria Bassetti

Brennan Center for Justice

Joyce Brayboy

Goldman Sachs

A'Lelia Bundles

Author

Samara Foxx

Attorney

Melissa Maxfield

Comcast

Joseph Olchefske

Educator & Entrepreneur

ROBERT RABEN

Founder

Joseph West

Duane Morris LLP

Press releases

Supreme Shell Game

Armored up. That’s how U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson arrived at the second Trump inauguration. In the place of her jabot was a necklace of cascading white cowrie […]

The Burning House

This year’s annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commemoration on Sunday, January 19, presented by New York Public Radio and the world-famous Apollo Theater, in collaboration with March On, has […]

2024 March On Fest Recap

Relive the energy and excitement of March On Festival 2024! From inspiring performances to unforgettable moments, this highlight reel captures the essence of the celebration. Watch as artists, creators, and […]

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