GlobalGirl Media
Kamala Lopez is an accomplished Executive Director and Founder of Equal Means Equal, a role held since January 2009, where Lopez leads initiatives advocating for women's constitutional equality. Additionally, Lopez is the Owner and President of Heroica Films, Inc., established in 1995, focusing on creating media by and for women. As an actress, Lopez has participated in numerous productions, beginning with childhood roles on "Sesame Street" and spanning over thirty feature films. Lopez's directorial debut, "A Single Woman," earned the Exceptional Merit in Media Award in 2009, and subsequent works have received accolades at various film festivals. A prominent speaker, Lopez has addressed significant events and institutions, advocating for women's rights and representation. Educationally, Lopez holds a BA in Philosophy and Theatre Studies from Yale University.
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GlobalGirl Media
GlobalGirl Media (GGM) develops the voice and media literacy of teenage girls and young women, ages 14-22, in under-served communities by teaching them to create and share digital journalism designed to improve scholastic achievement, ignite community activism and spark social change. Through mentoring, training and access to a worldwide network of trans-media distribution partners, GlobalGirl Media harnesses the power of new digital media to empower young women to bring their often-overlooked perspectives onto the global media stage. By turning up the volume of girl’s voices globally, GlobalGirl Media seeks to promote freedom of expression and strengthen substantive journalism that addresses historically marginalized voices, while building self-esteem, leadership capacity, and 21st century skills.