Chandra Indigo Jackson in a silver gown

Communications strategist and social impact leader

Chandra Indigo Jackson

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Director of Marketing & Communications, Women In Film. President of the Advisory Board, TeenTix LA.

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About

I'm a communications strategist and social impact leader working at the intersection of entertainment, advocacy and culture. As Director of Marketing & Communications at Women In Film, I lead messaging, partnerships and initiatives that advance gender equity across the screen industries.

With a background spanning cultural institutions and major arts organizations, I specialize in connecting storytelling, philanthropy and public engagement to drive meaningful change. My work is guided by radical entrepreneurial thinking and a commitment to the arts as a catalyst for social change.

MA, Performance Studies, NYU Tisch School of the Arts. Focus on Art and Public Policy.

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Expertise & Experience

Leading messaging, press strategy and storytelling for advocacy campaigns, industry programs and high-profile events at Women In Film.

Press strategy · Brand voice · Campaigns

Collaborating with talent, executives, studios and nonprofit partners to build initiatives that advance gender equity across the screen industries.

Talent relations · Studios · Nonprofits

A background across cultural institutions and major arts organizations, with service as a panelist for cultural and government agencies.

Cultural institutions · Panels · Policy

Current role

WomenIn Film

As Director of Marketing & Communications, I shape the voice of an organization dedicated to gender equity across the screen industries, from advocacy campaigns to awards season celebrations.

Leadership

In her words

"Equity is not a campaign with an end date. It is a practice, and storytelling is how we invite the whole industry into it."
On advocacy
"The most powerful partnerships begin when everyone at the table can see themselves in the outcome."
On partnerships
"Art is a public good. When young people have access to it, we are investing in the imagination of an entire city."
On arts access
"Culture moves before policy does. Our job is to make sure it moves toward fairness."
On culture and change

Portfolio

Press & video

Video and coverage of campaigns, events and advocacy.

Women In Film celebrates the year's women Oscar nominees

Campaigns and celebrations from Women In Film have been covered by Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, The Cut, Inc. and LA Mag.

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Press

In the press

Selected coverage. Each panel opens the original article. Drag or scroll to explore.

A historic Los Angeles theatre from the balcony

Board leadership

TeenTix LA

As President of the Advisory Board, I support a nonprofit that ensures equitable arts access for young people across Los Angeles.

Questions

Speaking and panels

Collaborations

Get in touch

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