The T. Howard Foundation’s mission is to serve as a resource for diversity in the media and entertainment industry by increasing the representation of men and women of color. The Foundation is named after Taylor Howard, a Stanford professor who pioneered cable television satellite technology and who himself was a champion of diversity. 

Located in Silver Spring, MD, the T. Howard Foundation conducts a nationwide recruitment effort every year, visiting more than 60 public and private colleges to increase awareness about its Internship Program and to identify students of color who qualify for placement into sponsored full-time internship opportunities with industry leading media and entertainment companies, including but not limited to: AMC Networks, ESPN, NBA, HBO, Showtime, Discovery Communications, Comcast | NBCUniversal, Time Warner Cable, Scripps Interactive Networks, A+E Networks, NUVOtv, BBC, GMMB, CBS Sports, and Viacom. 

Since its inception, the T. Howard Foundation has introduced more than 900 interns to the media and entertainment industry,  and more than 200 alumni of the Internship Program have secured full-time career opportunities in the industry ranging from entry- level to executive-level positions.

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Josephine Pamphile

Kevin Guerrero-Calderon

Jarí Watson

Aminata Touray

Dezanae Boston-Bernier

Samuel Ayobami Oni

Nely Lopez

Kayla Anthony

Edwin Lacroix

Daneshé Henry

Erin Crowder

Rich Goodman

The Alumni Relations team at the T. Howard Foundation focuses on fostering connections among graduates of the Internship Program, facilitating networking opportunities, and supporting their professional development within the media and entertainment industry. This team works to engage alumni through events, resources, and mentorship programs, enhancing the community and ensuring ongoing support for individuals as they advance in their careers.

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