the team
Reel Families for Change is powered by a “tiny but mighty” team of volunteers, dedicated to achieving our collective dream of workplace justice for arts workers in America’s screen industries.
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Administrative Leadership
Akima A. Brown
Founder & Executive Director
Akima A. Brown
Filmmaker, equity advocate, mother and caregiver, Akima A. Brown (she/they), is a self-proclaimed “artist-activist”. Her work of nearly twenty years spans the public and private sectors, and has centered on equity, inclusion, and access needs.
In addition to her role as founder of Reel Families for Change, Akima is also the Chief Principal of BTG Multimedia Group (a for-profit social enterprise that aims to disrupt the accessibility pipeline for underrepresented populations in the film and television industry).
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Sarah Lutot
Assistant, Communications & Outreach
Sarah Lutot
Sarah Lutot is a recent graduate from the University of Delaware with a dual degree in Women & Gender Studies and English, and an avid champion of equity and inclusion efforts.
Since starting with Reel Families in Spring 2022, Sarah has supported the publicity, outreach, and relationship building efforts for a broad range of campaigns and initiatives including the Delaware Collective for Creative Economy, the Work-Life Sustainability Summit, the bi-weekly newsletter, and several articles and press releases.
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Regional Services / Public Ambassadors
Aisha Allen
Public Ambassador, Midwest Region
Aisha Allen
Aisha Allen is a proud filmmaker, mother, and wife.
She says, “As a mother and filmmaker… I know the guilt that comes along with choosing to be present at a production meeting instead of a baseball game. I also know the joy that comes with seeing your blood, sweat and tears – your labor of love – displayed on the Big Screen after months of being pregnant with an idea.” As our newest Public Ambassador, serving the Midwest, Aisha will be helming the charge in her region to support working families in film.
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Linia Hardy
Public Ambassador, Pacific Region
Linia Hardy
Meet: Linia Hardy, our new Pacific Coast Ambassador. She’s worked in the LA film and television community for the past six years and is a member of the Art Directors Guild Local 800.
Having witnessed her colleagues’ challenges with balancing family and filmmaking – especially for women and individuals who identify as BIPOC – Linia wants to make a difference.
She says, “As a future caregiver, I want to be part of building something better; a world where people can work in the screen industry and commit to their families.”
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Nancy Kaiser
Public Ambassador, , MidAtlantic Region
Nancy Kaiser
Nanci Kaiser is the Public Ambassador for the Mid-Atlantic Region at Reel Families for Change. She currently resides in Maryland with her 3 children and husband where she spends her time working in the independent film space as an actor, writer, and mom-manager.
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Board of Directors
Sabrina LaFleur
Board Director
Sabrina LaFleur
Sabrina Maria LaFleur has dedicated nearly 20 years of her life to helping individuals, families, and business owners achieve their dreams through strategic financial planning.
While she has worked with clients worth upwards of $40 million, her true passion is helping everyday people transform their everyday lives by focusing on what matters most - the quality of our human experience.
Sabrina now finds joy in using her technical experience to help clients at ALL income and asset levels manifest the life of their dreams.
Dinah J. Louissaint
Board Director
Dinah J. Louissaint
Dinah J. Louissaint is a long-time advocate of mothers and children.
From her work in the NYC Dept. of Health and Human Services to her community service efforts around employer-supported re-entry programs for parents returning from leave, Dinah has always had an interest in the welfare of working families.
As RFC’s Board President, Dinah helms the Executive Committee and helps ensure the longevity of our family-focused organization.
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Rayne Marcus
Board Director
Rayne Marcus
Rayne Marcus has more than 25 years of industry experience with work sites spanning New York, Los Angeles, Vancouver, and Atlanta.
In addition to her role as a screen industry professional, Rayne serves on the Board of Directors for Reel Families for Change where she supports public awareness campaigns and coalition building initiatives like the Family Care Grant and the seasonal podcast Reel Talk, the organization’s spotlight speaker series.
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Mackenzie Irick Milks
Board President
Mackenzie Irick Milks
Mackenzie Irick Milks is a speaker, author, and thought-life subject matter expert.
A passionate researcher and advocate of inclusive branding, Mackenzie also works with public and private entities to develop core messaging around their goals that is aligned with their brand's identity.
As a member of our Board of Directors, Mackenzie helms our Brand Identity Partnerships, aiding in the creation of core values, principles, and pillars of practice.