Azadeh Moaveni is a journalist, writer and associate professor at New York University, where she directs the Global Journalism Program. Her books and articles explore the interaction between gender and armed conflict, and how women’s rights, security and political participation are impacted by war and authoritarianism. Her recent research has focused on women’s recruitment to…
Judith B. Balkin is a graduate of NYU Tisch School Of the Arts. She has worked in various media outlets, most notably for WCBS TV news. She is an independent producer and a member of BAFTA, NYWIFT., and HRTS. Currently, she is the Chairwoman for the NYU Women’s Initiative which has 73,000 women members, and…
Kevan Ali is a filmmaker, creative entrepreneur, and the Founder of the North Jersey Film Industry Conference (NJFIC). He is known for directing Emerald Ties (2024) and the upcoming experimental short film Subversion (2026). Ali serves as Chief Creative Ambassador for the Sparta, New Jersey Film Commission, focusing on directing feature films and television while connecting Hollywood creatives with New…