Guest: Madeline Di Nonno, President & CEO at Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media
In the final episode, we dive deep into the crucial conversation about women's role in STEM media. Join us as we examine the existing narratives, the challenges, and the exciting opportunities for women to reshape the way STEM is portrayed in the media. Our guest, Madeline Di Nonno, President & CEO at Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media and Executive Producer of Mission Unstoppable, brings her wealth of experience and insights into the discussion. Listen in to hear as we explore how equitable representation can inspire change, foster innovation, and empower future generations of women in STEM.
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Representation of Women in STEM Characters in Media
https://seejane.org/research-informs-empowers/portray-her/
Women Who like ‘The X-Files' more likely to work in STEM:study
https://seejane.org/institute-in-the-news/women-who-like-the-x-files-more-likely-to-work-in-stem-study/
Mission Unstoppable:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtgUyLVqgkbkVgVZTHMkECQ
Lydia Hill Philanthropies
https://www.lydahillphilanthropies.org/
Madeline Di Nonno
President & CEO, Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media
Madeline Di Nonno is the President and CEO of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, the only global research driven non-profit working within family entertainment media to create gender balance, foster inclusion and impede bias. The Institute was recently awarded the prestigious Governor’s Award form the TV Academy for its profound, transformational and long-lasting contribution to the arts and science of television. Di Nonno leads the Institute's strategic direction, research, fundraising, and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Di Nonno is an Executive Producer on the Emmy nominated, television series Mission Unstoppable on CBS and the award winning feature film This Changes Everything. Di Nonno has served in Executive leadership positions for Hallmark Channel, Universal Studios Home Entertainment, and Nielsen Entertainment. Di Nonno is a U.S. State Department Specialist Speaker and a speaker at The White House, and the United Nations. Di Nonno has been featured in Ad Age, Fast Company, Good Morning America, The Guardian, The Hollywood Reporter, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Vanity Fair and Variety. Di Nonno holds a bachelor’s degree from Boston University. Di Nonno is an appointed Arts Commissioner the Los Angeles County Arts Department. serves on the Board of Directors for the Television Academy Foundation.
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Nancy Scales-Coddington
Director of Strategic Partnerships (she/her)
Nancy Scales-Coddington is passionate about creating dynamic partnerships and engagement opportunities, bringing awareness to STEM projects that broaden participation of traditionally marginalized audiences. She has worked as a STEM advocate in museums, classrooms, and public media for over twenty-three years. She is an award-winning producer, pushing boundaries in digital and social media content. Nancy is a science communicator, practicing, teaching, and lecturing at universities and organizations globally.
She has served as a science advisor and trainer on museum exhibits and PBS series including Climate Change, SciGirls, Hero Elementary, and Skillville. She has been part of the Science Teachers Association of New York State for over a decade, serving in various roles. Sharing how girls can reach their potential through a variety of available STEM career paths is at the heart of her work. Nancy calls the Finger Lakes of New York home, residing in Ithaca where you can find her outside hiking with her dog, paddling, or skiing.