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Boost Employee Morale with Top-Notch Employee Engagement Software
Employee engagement has become a buzzword in the corporate world as it plays a vital role in the success of any organization. An engaged employee is motivated, enthusiastic, and committed to their work, leading to improved productivity and business growth. However, companies struggle to maintain high levels of employee engagement and morale due to various reasons like remote working or disengaged employees.
The solution lies in using an employee engagement platform that enables organizations to communicate with their employees efficiently. Employee engagement platforms provide a variety of tools to improve communication between employees and management. They also help to track employee satisfaction levels.
Let us look at how exactly an employee engagement platform can boost morale among your workforce:
1) Real-Time Communication:
Communication is key when it comes to establishing trust within teams and fostering positive relationships. With an employee engagement platform, companies can swiftly share information with all team members or specific individuals through real-time messaging features, which allow you instantly connect with people wherever they are.
This instant connectivity level can help remote teams stay on track by giving regular updates about projects or deadlines without affecting others’ schedules.
2) Recognition & Rewards:
Appreciation goes a long way toward boosting morale because it’s always nice to feel valued for your contributions. Employee recognition should extend beyond annual bonuses or promotions; it must focus on day-to-day wins and achievements. By introducing rewards programs within your company’s resources hub (employee engagement software), managers gain transparency into valuable inputs required for assessing staff performance, then offer incentives such as gift cards or additional days off based on pre-defined benchmarks.
3) Employee Feedback:
A systematic feedback system allows for increased collaboration amongst employees while empowering them to be part of decision-making processes. An effective channel within the organization’s HR resources hub revolving around communication channels such as surveys, polls, etc., allows workers to express anonymous concerns about any issues they may currently experience. Such participant feedback will enable higher-ups to get necessary insight into how their employees feel, the most pressing issues, and where efforts should be focused to improve overall morale.
4) Growth and Development:
Employees who feel a sense of progress in their work are more likely to remain motivated and committed. Coupling the employee growth and learning process with task management tools helps improve engagement by allowing for proper feedback loops from higher-ups over development programs taken by concerned workers. Increased communication between the employer and workers around career growth combined with a transparent performance tracking dashboard can help foster the belief in a company’s potential towards staff progression while at work.
5) Community Building:
Another factor contributing to high morale is building a cohesive team environment that fosters teamwork within departments or across departments. Social events or interactive activities, whether it’s friendly virtual-combat games on Fridays or Team building exercises, allow co-workers to connect outside work hours, breakings unhealthy monotony. That being said, this would allow them an opportunity for better communication improving employee relationships, leading to significant improvements in overall job satisfaction, which impacts business’ success.
Wrapping up:
Boosting employee morale can be achieved through the use of top-notch employee engagement software. This software helps create a positive work environment by fostering employee participation, motivation, and satisfaction. It enables effective communication and collaboration among team members, ensuring everyone feels valued and heard. With features such as recognition and rewards programs, surveys, and feedback mechanisms, employee engagement software promotes a sense of belonging and encourages employees to perform at their best. By investing in this software, organizations can improve employee morale, leading to increased productivity, retention, and overall success.
In conclusion:
Utilizing an employee engagement platform can lead to better internal collaboration by facilitating highly efficient intra-team communication when deployed within organizations internally. Your software must ensure you’ve implemented adequate reward-based initiatives providing opportunities for skill development through its e-learning features backed with gamification elements – as modern-day learners require active interfaces- increasing worker participation and resulting in improved productivity levels!
Kierra “DaBeautifulKey” Taylor
We are proud to proclaim DaBeautifulKey as our Reverbnation contest winner. Both her tonality and overall fashion sense separate her from a sea of sameness–definetly an artist to watch. Be sure to check out her latest. It’s a vibe!
How old were you at the time you started making music?
I’ve been writing songs since I was 12. After receiving my Yamaha keypad as a birthday present. The first song I wrote in college was called “Boy Crazy” and it was about my first crush.
What aroused your interest for music?
I have always been intrigued by pop culture… always been involved, whether it was forcing my friends to enter dance competitions or talent shows. I choreographed our dances and wrote our songs. I’ve always enjoyed being creative.
Who influences your music?
Life experiences and allowing myself to be vulnerable to traumatic times. Then translate into a funky tune to help overcome the pain and teach to dance.If you were given the opportunity to work with three important artists, who would they be?
Dua Lipa, Doja Cat and Tiwa Savage.
Community involvement?
I volunteer every year at the martial arts schools for kids. I donate my brand of tea and get tons of sponsorships for models and emerging photographers in the community. I also developed a mandate, “Dabeautiful Mind” to help make stress management programs mandatory for law enforcement and the military.
How Might Apple’s Vision Pro Impact the Online Gaming Landscape?
Today, Apple Vision Pro is a prime developer of the current technological revolution. Apple Vision Pro is the first step in the headset technology that will affect and most likely change gaming history. However, Apple’s Vision Pro’s impact is not exclusively for games, meaning its long-term goal is broader, relating to the global technological environment. With all the new features of the Vision Pro, it is worth discussing all aspects of this item.
Vision Pro’s Impact on the Online Gaming Landscape
Many experts classify headsets as destination devices, which means in the future, the games on all platforms will be more interactive similar to online video games such as Pokémon Go. In truth, Apple has been trying for years to encourage programmers to develop VR/AR apps. They even lay out the essential tools needed for VR/AR programming, saving programmers time to write code without any foundation. It is safe to assume that, relatively soon, we might see more online games. If, for example, sites like Casumo online casino with over 100 casino games will be more interactive in the future VR world, leaving the players with better immersion.
Even though this device is not gaming-centric, Apple has not forgotten gaming. The use case might take more time to get implemented. It is worth mentioning that Apple’s lens is single-player based. That does not mean that Apple is falling behind in modern tech. The company only wants to explore better options for the visual pro gaming experience.
Vision Pro’s Competition
The current market of headset technology is surprisingly diverse, with various products offering different types of XR experiences. From 2020 until 2022, the profits of VR products have doubled. It is still early to determine what really caused such high revenues in a small period. One of the possible answers for more VR can be gaming ever since it got more popular as an entertainment or non-gaming activity, for example, education, training, simulations, or work. Another reason for these high revenues can be simply their prices. VR is still relatively expensive. For example, Mark Zuckerberg Meta poured over 56 billion dollars, and that company has faced major losses.
Obviously, apple is aware of the market conditions of the VR industry, so their approach was for the Vison Pro to be a non-gaming-friendly product. Vision Pro is a more general device since it permits all kinds of programmers to develop apps for it. Meanwhile, they didn’t want to gamble with the price tag as well, so the current price of the Vision Pro is over $3,000, ensuring meaningful returns in the future.
The Tech Behind the Visual Pro
Even though the visual pro is an expensive piece of tech compared to other immersive headwear, Apple has a mostly positive track record of launching good quality products. The Visual Pro implements the M2 and R1 processing chips, which are important for first-party hardware. It has a two-hour battery life, 4096 x 5464 pixels micro-OLED resolution, hand and eye tracking, voice recognition, high dynamic range Apple product synchronization, and much more. Apple considers Visual Pro an immersive product fine for both online gaming and work.
ZHU – THE GRACE TOUR
Nominated artist ZHU announces his North American headline tour, produced by Live Nation. The Grace Tour will kick off in Toronto on September 14 and bring ZHU to major cities including Brooklyn, Chicago, and San Francisco before wrapping in Los Angeles with two nights at the Hollywood Palladium. This is ZHU’S first headline tour since his 2018 & Dune Tour. Sign up now for the artist pre-sale.
The tour will see additional support from Channel Tres (DJ Set) at the Brooklyn and San Francisco dates, Claptone at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO, Hayden James at the Los Angeles dates, as well as Noizu on multiple select dates throughout the tour.
Tickets will be available starting with a Citi presale for U.S. dates beginning Monday, June 19. Additional presales will run throughout the week, including an Artist Presale starting Tuesday, June 20, ahead of the general on sale beginning Friday, June 23 at 10AM local time. Citi is the official card of The Grace Tour US dates. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Monday, June 19 at 10AM local time until Thursday, June 22 at 10PM local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.
The announcement of the tour comes on the heels of ZHU’s recent collaboration with the video game franchise, Mortal Kombat 1. The original track entitled Fatal (Mortal Kombat 1) is set as the backdrop of all gameplay matches – listen here. ZHU’s latest single, Revelations, which saw ZHU team up with Devault and BabyJake on the silken, slow-burning single. Listen HERE and watch the video HERE. The new track was the first preview fans saw from ZHU’s upcoming album. Stay tuned for more info on the album coming soon! In addition to the upcoming tour, ZHU& kicked off summer performing at Lighting in a Bottle and will be playing numerous more festivals this summer, including Bumbershoot and Goldrush. In addition to the festivals, ZHU returns to London on August 4th for his first headline show in the UK capital since 2015. ZHU will play an extended set alongside his full visual show at the beautiful Lafayette in King’s Cross. See below for itinerary or visit https://zhumusic.com/pages/tour. Last year, he joined Swedish House Mafia on their Paradise Again tour. After joining ZHU backstage for this feature, VMAN noted, ZHU has curated a slick persona with a massive influence far beyond his music, specifically in the fashion space. HYPEBEAST said ZHU consistently delivers stunning audio-visual experiences drawing from a broad range of influences, with high fashion and rave being recurring themes.
He previewed his NIGHTDAY fashion line, designed in collaboration with Emmy Slattery during his EDC Las Vegas set last year. The name for the collection, which will soon be available at select retailers, was inspired by ZHU’s massively successful debut EP, which included the GRAMMY-nominated hit, Faded. Billboard noted, it is an accomplishment for an artist to partner with a swanky fashion house, yet a next-level achievement is unlocked by designing a collection oneself, from inspiration to garment.
ZHU ‘THE GRACE TOUR’ DATES
09.14 – Toronto, ON – Rebel
09.15 – London, ON – London Music Hall
09.16 – Montreal, QC – MTELUS
09.19 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore
09.21 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Mirage
09.25 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre
09.26 – New Haven, CT – Toad’s Place
09.28 – Boston, MA – House of Blues
09.30 – Washington, DC – The Anthem
10.02 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works
10.04 – Austin, TX – ACL Live
10.06 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center
10.07 – Dallas, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
10.11 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee
10.12 – Chicago, IL – Radius
10.14 – Minneapolis, MN – Armory
10.17 – Boise, ID – Revolution Concert House
10.19 – Sacramento, CA – Sacramento Memorial Auditorium
10.20 – San Francisco, CA – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
10.27 – Vancouver, BC – Harbour Events Centre
10.28 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
11.01 – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
11.04 – Magna, UT – The Great Saltair
11.09 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium
11.10 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium
ZHU FESTIVAL AND EUROPE TOUR DATES
07.20 – Ostrava, Czechia – Colours of Ostrava 2023
07.21 – Dubrovnik, Croatia – Revelin Culture Club
07.22 – Zurich, Switzerland – ZOA City
07.28-30 – Plock, Poland – Audioriver Festival 2023
07.29 – Istanbul, Turkey – Zorlu Center
07.30 – Izmir, Turkey – YUZU Beach
08.4 – London, UK
08.5 – Cluj-Napoca, Romania – Untold Festival
09.2-3 – Seattle, WA – Bumbershoot 2023
10.7-8 – Avondale, AZ – Goldrush 2023
11.17-19 – Mexico City, MX – Corona Capital
About Live Nation Entertainment
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BJ THE CHICAGO KID – LSITS
“Liquor Store In The Sky” was born at Memphis’ legendary Royal Studios, the very same creative sanctuary once graced by the iconic Al Green. During these studio sessions with multi-platinum producer Yeti Beats, the gifted composer/instrumentalist and fellow GRAMMY-nominee Charlie Bereal strummed the chords of William Bell’s timeless classic “Forgot To Be Your Lover,” serving as the captivating replayed sample that anchors the song. “Liquor Store In The Sky” holds a special place in BJ’s heart, as the title has long resided in his phone among a collection of captivating song titles he aspires to bring to life one day. Finally, the music aligned, breathing life into this concept.
“My songwriting often draws from personal experiences, honoring the memory of Al Howard, a childhood best friend lost tragically in a car accident,” shares BJ The Chicago Kid. “This song resonates with anyone who has lost someone special, particularly with those who yearn for a cherished drink with their favorite person, hoping that one day they might reunite at the ‘Liquor Store In The Sky.’
With its relatable and introspective lyrics, the song skillfully navigates the delicate emotions surrounding loss and grief. The slow-tempo ballad concludes with a touching dedication to BJ’s late father and other friends and family members who have recently passed. This heartfelt tribute further exemplifies BJ’s authenticity and commitment to creating music that resonates with his audience profoundly.
“Liquor Store In The Sky” is the second single from BJTCK’s upcoming collaboration album slated for release this summer with multi-platinum producer Yeti Beats, best known for his work with superstar Doja Cat. The track follows the light-hearted upbeat single, “Forgot Your Name,” which will also be on BJ & Yeti’s highly anticipated collab project. Since its release, “Forgot Your Name” has received praise from the likes of BET, Essence, UPROXX, VIBE, REVOLT & more!
BJ The Chicago Kid is truly a musical force to be reckoned with, leaving an indelible mark on the industry with his soul-stirring vocals and undeniable artistry. With a career spanning over a decade, BJ has become a prominent figure in R&B and soul music, enchanting listeners with his heartfelt performances and impeccable songwriting. From collaborations with hip-hop heavyweights like Kendrick Lamar, Nas, and Chance the Rapper, to R&B luminaries like H.E.R., Solange, and Miguel, BJ has steadily been cementing his place among music’s elite.
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MARIA BECERRA + PREMIOS JUVENTUD
Argentinian superstar Maria Becerra continues her hot streak, named among top nominees for 2023 Premios Juventud awards, receiving a total of 8 nominations. Categories include: Artista Premios Juventud Femenina (Premios Juventud Female Artist), Girl Power for “Lokita” with Natti Natasha, Mejor Album Urbano Femenina (Best Urban Album-Female) for her album La Nena de Argentina, Mejor Colaboracion Pop/Urbano (Best Pop/Urban Collaboration) for tracks “Extasis” with Manuel Turizo and “Suelta” alongside Dímelo Flow, Rauw Alejandro, Farruko, Mr. Vegas & Fatman Scoop, La Coreo Mas Hot (Hottest Choreo) for “Suelta,” Social Dance Challenge for “Lokita” and Mi Favorite Trendsetter (My Favorite Trendsetter).
Yesterday on socials, Maria teased her fans with a post pointing to June 22, with fans already going crazy trying to figure out the surprise. Stay tuned for more from Maria very soon!
Top Game Categories at Online Casinos in Singapore
Asians are avid gamblers both offline and online, with Singaporeans making up the majority. However, gaming is not promoted by the Singaporean government. Thus, to enter a brick-and-mortar casino, you must spend $100. That’s a lot of cash, and you must still play your favorite casino games.
The government enacted this levy to help Singaporeans control their problem gambling. Visitors are not subject to any limitations when partaking in Singapore’s glamorous casino nightlife. But this implies that you are not compelled to pay the $100 and that it is provided without charge.
So, internet gambling is ideal for Singaporeans who want to play casino games. The present era of online gambling allows you to play any casino game from practically anywhere. However, the top Singaporean online casinos provide the same products and services.
Selecting the best online casinos in Singapore is challenging because not all are made equally. You must place your bets at a location that well-known iGaming game regulators have approved and recognized.
Why not practice the fundamentals by playing variants of popular online casino games? Even though it won’t be excessively complicated, you will learn vital strategies to improve your casino gaming while having fun.
Games Played On Online Casinos in Singapore
When they initially enter the gaming industry, beginners could feel cautious. Nevertheless, this is because of the 50/50 possibility that you will either lose the money or make big financial profits.
The variety of online casino games may be so perplexing to beginners that it calls for an explanation. Online casino games with a decent probability of winning but less confusing rules are regularly sought after by new players.
Let’s face it, starting something new takes work. But not anymore, due to these entertaining but easy-to-play games. You can choose from the alternatives listed below to start your gaming career:
Slots
Online slots are what you’re looking for, whether you’re an expert gambler or a novice who is anxious to begin playing at an online casino. This game may be mastered with prior knowledge or abilities. Would you like to know what the best part is? Most slot machine games fall under the category of free casino games. This component considerably increases your ability to play the games without losing them.
If it’s free, there’s no reason not to start wagering on it right now. Online slots draw new players because of how easy they are to use. But why do experienced players keep returning to this online casino game? The extraordinary monetary awards and further gambling bonuses, I guess.
However, if this is your first time playing an online slot machine, you should start with one. Even if you are capable of playing a five-reel game, it is advised that you start with the fundamentals.
Once you fully understand the fundamental concepts, you may enhance your game by adding extra elements that make playing at an online casino more enjoyable. The new features include multipliers, extra spins, and more gaming alternatives.
Video Poker
The most popular casino game is unquestionably poker. It is straightforward, simple to comprehend, and most importantly, it doesn’t require prior knowledge. In other words, starting a casino gaming company is a great idea. This does not suggest, nevertheless, that video poker is primarily played for amusement. Video poker is considered simple to learn but difficult to master in terms of winning. Income from gaming is only sometimes a bed of roses.
Don’t worry, though; there are a number of poker game varieties with varying degrees of difficulty. However, this indicates that there is still a potential that you will be prosperous. Players should be aware of the game’s smaller house edge, which means a lower average loss. When you’re not willing to risk a lot of money, poker is a great method to get deposit bonuses (the higher the stakes, the greater the jackpot).
Baccarat
Baccarat is a simple casino game for new players if you still want to play it. Those who have never gambled in a casino might assume it is a challenging game. It is actually much the opposite of the game, particularly when playing at online casinos. Additionally, luck plays a role in this game. This game is also the easiest to play because no mathematical calculations are necessary because everything is done automatically.
The player’s and bankers’ hands are being compared in this table game. You must bet on either the player’s or the banker’s hand to win. Although a second tie bet is available, the chances of success are low. Baccarat is another game that beginners choose because of its reduced house advantage. However, this demonstrates that you can still find some money in your wallet after the game ends.
Blackjack
You must know this if you want to secure your first win when you play at an online casino in Singapore for the first time. In other to get your first triumph, look up strategies online, speak with a pro, or get tactical advice.
This game is easy, has a straightforward user interface, and pays lines. It is the ideal entry point for new gamers at an online casino in Singapore.
Roulette
Anyone can learn how to play roulette because it is usually free to do so and has an intuitive interface. You have to wait for the combination to appear on the payout line after the wheel has been spun. The likelihood of winning a significant sum while only losing a little is roulette’s best feature. But because of this, gambling at an online casino is a less hazardous place to begin.
Conclusion
People of all ages are presently playing in their millions in the Singapore online casino sector, which has been acknowledged as the next step in the growth of online entertainment. Thousands of people play these games simultaneously on some of the bigger gaming networks. The quality of gambling websites and the variety of games have never been better due to the industry’s fast growth. Get online right now and enjoy hours of online fun.
PRIDE GIFTS
Gucci MLB Capsule
An iconic colorful collection brought to you by two legends–Major League Baseball + Gucci. Guaranteed to turn heads at the local pride parade.
Armitron
Brilliantly colorful and proud comes the Pride Watch from Armitron. Released today in honor of Pride month, the watch is a part of the second wave of their collaboration with Iconic LGBTQ costume designer/stylist Johnny Wujek, that has been the name behind some famed Katy Perry looks, looks for Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, Shakira, Kate Mara, JOJO, Sofi Tukker, and Saweetie, to name a few. So who better for him to team up with than the timepiece legends, Armitron, who has been a watch leader since 1975 and a staple in closet’s and accessories collection.
ABOUT THE PRIDE WATCH
- Priced at $105, The Pride Watch is the latest masterpiece of the Armitron Loves Johnny Collection.
- Its hand-drawn rainbow-colored watch face symbolizes acceptance, love, and respect for all. This captivating design serves as a visual representation of diversity and inclusion, making it the perfect accessory to showcase your pride and support during Pride Month.
- The textured bezel and luxe link bracelet brings an air of subtle sophistication to this dressy style. This special edition watch, with a hand-drawn rainbow dial, silver stainless steel case, and bracelet, is truly unique.
- KEEPS TIME AND GIVES BACK: Armitron will be donating a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the Pride Watch to the Pride Foundation, a non-profit organization whose mission is to fuel transformational movements to advance equality and justice for LGBTQ+ people in all communities across the Northwest. This partnership will help further their efforts, and the proceeds will go towards student scholarships, grant programs, community advocacy, research, and education.
ASTORIA FILM FESTIVAL
Astoria Film Festival Inc, in Astoria NY, is a 501c3 non-profit organization and an official NYC DOE VENDOR. Astoria Film Festival is devoted to increasing the representation of under-represented people in media and film by providing them with the skills, experiences, and connections needed to obtain jobs in the media industry. Each year, we produce a main festival and a Youth Festival; organize a Career Fair; teach filmmaking workshops to ages 8adult in schools, after schools, and community centers; provide virtual and in-person internships for high-school and college students interested in media careers; train high-school and college age youth in media production and give them real-world production experience working on media projects with various industry professionals and local businesses. Astoria Film Festival is especially focused on supporting groups typically ignored and/or oppressed in society – Disabled people, women, FLI (First-Gen/Low-Income/Immigrants), BBIA (Black/Brown/Indigenous/Asian), LGBTQIA+ people. We also connect our younger students to our older students and to our festival filmmakers and industry professionals who work with us, thus creating a multi-generational, diverse, local filmmaking community and network.
Nina Fiore is the disabled first-gen Founder and Executive Director of Astoria Film Festival, an Advisory Board Member and Partner for the CTE Film Program at the High School of Art and Design in NYC, and an Advisor for the RespectAbility/Netflix Disabled Media Writers Lab. Nina has a BA and EdM from Harvard University and has long been involved with content production (for digital media, tv, and film), afterschool education, and nonprofit management. Nina managed the team at Viacom that created and launched the Noggin Channel and also created and produced content for MTV, Comedy Central, PBS, Sesame Street, Paramount TV, Nickelodeon, VH1, Comedy Central, Sesame Workshop, Merrill Lynch, & Sundance Film Festival. Nina also has over 25 years experience in Education. She managed an After School Program in the Mission Hill Housing Complex in Roxbury, MA, created a Digital After School program at the Children’s Aid Society in Harlem, NYC, that served as a pilot program for Intel’s Computer Classrooms, and, after graduate school at Harvard, served as Communications Director and Grants Manager for an Educational Research Group at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School that worked with struggling Boston Public Schools. Nina also served as Director of Education at Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens, where she conceived of creating the Astoria Film Festival, to connect local youth with the filmmakers in the community and with industry professionals. Nina is a disabled woman who homeschools her disabled son, advocates for disability rights, and resides in her hometown of Astoria, NY.
MEET AFF TEAM
Board Treasurer – Slavko Bogdanov PhD (he/him) is an Astrophysicist at Columbia University where he conducts research on high-energy astrophysical phenomena utilizing space-based NASA observatories. Previously, he was a Canadian Institute for Advanced Research Global Fellow at McGill University in Montreal, QC, and a research fellow at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics in Cambridge, MA. Slavko holds a PhD and MA from Harvard University and a BS with Honors and Distinction from Penn State University. He resides in Astoria, NY and is a member of our Finance and Executive committees.
Board Secretary – Dauna Williams JD (she/her) is a global attorney, an expert in leading and managing legal teams and operations, and devising cutting-edge, legal solutions and cost-saving, process improvements. Dauna has practiced intellectual property, technology, outsourcing, privacy, marketing/advertising, entertainment, new media and general corporate law for over 25 years. As in-house counsel, she managed these legal practices and related global teams for corporations in the financial and insurance industries, namely Merrill Lynch, Lehman Brothers and MetLife. She is currently the Founder/Director of LexROI LLC, a legal and business consulting firm. Additionally, Dauna is a writer, producer and director of independent film and theatre, often with a focus on interactive storytelling. She founded an interactive digital marketing company in 1999 called Content360 and was one of the producers for the Tony-nominated, Broadway production of The Scottsboro Boys. Dauna has a JD from Harvard Law School and a BA from Brown University. She resides in Brooklyn, NY, and is a member of our Finance and Executive committees.
Ruth Fernandez (she/her) is a NYC-born artist who is a member of IATSE Local 798 as a HMU (Hair and MakeUp Artist and Groomer) for the film/tv industry. While working in a salon in Chelsea in the early 2000’s, she was introduced to her future mentor, who took her to assist on an independent film. Soon after, she found herself working on “Making the Band” with Danity Kane on MTV and was then asked to work on the group’s first video shoot in Los Angeles, which paved the way to her current career. Today, Ruth is the go-to to many, both on and off the red carpet. Among the stars Fernandez has worked with are Selita Ebanks, Brian Tyree Henry, Kane Brown, Laila Ali, Sterling K. Brown, Marlee Matlin, Brooke Shields, Miriam Shor, Gaten Matarazzo and Niki Taylor among many more! Ruth also has extensive experience with editorial, commercial work and high-profile advertising campaigns, including Ray-Ban, Bon Appétit, Interview Magazine Germany, Nylon, GQ, Weight Watchers, Welch’s and Verizon. In 2017, she became a member of IATSE Local 798. This was a long time dream of hers, to be able to lend her talents and continue to learn and grow as an artist by working along side the best of the best in the TV/Film world.
