Ilene Richardson

Ilene Richardson has over 15 years of experience in the creative industry, holding various executive and leadership roles. Ilene is the Chief Executive Officer/Founder of Imaginary Content, where they provide high-impact creative solutions for clients in E-commerce Enhanced Content. Prior to this, Ilene worked as an Independent Executive Producer/Production Consultant, collaborating with brands and agencies to execute creative content across multiple platforms. Ilene also served as the Executive Director of Broadcast, Studio, and Video Production at Colangelo Synergy Marketing, overseeing all production and art buying for the company's clients. Additionally, Ilene has worked in various creative and managerial positions, including CEO/Founder of Furnish-d.com, General Manager of Plum TV's Hamptons station, Owner/Photographer of Ilene Richardson Photography, and Executive Producer at Real Simple Productions. Ilene has a proven track record in delivering high-quality projects within budget and on-time, and has received industry recognition for their work, including winning a Clio award for a viral campaign they produced for Audi. Ilene's expertise extends to unscripted television and feature film projects, as they previously served as Senior Vice President at Illumine Entertainment and Director of Production at WE: Women's Entertainment Television.

Ilene Richardson pursued a Public Leadership Credential in Policy Analysis + Design at Harvard Kennedy School from 2020 to 2021 and obtained the credential with distinction. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Political Science from Barnard College and Columbia University, both from 1985 to 1989. Ilene also attended Montclair Kimberly from 1981 to 1985, although the specific degree and field of study are unknown. Additionally, Ilene Richardson obtained a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from Columbia University, although the dates of enrollment are unspecified. Ilene Richardson also holds a certification in Public Leadership from Harvard Kennedy School, obtained in August 2021.