Scott Mills President BET Networks THE WHY? Not only is BET Networks a pillar of the Black community, but Mills makes sure the content company seeks out ways to serve its viewers. That work includes the launch of the $25 million " Content for Change " campaign targeting racial inequality in the U.S., helping raise more than $20 million for COVID relief fund " Saving Our Selves " and giving $100,000 in grants to 10 local Harlem businesses. HE SAYS... " The Legal Defense Fund plays a unique and critical role in ensuring that the Black community fully utilizes one of the most foundational structures in this country-the law-to address vital issues. " BUCKET LIST TRAVEL DESTINATION? The Maldives - it's the " happy place " my brain visualizes when the stress levels hit 200%. Ramsey Naito President Paramount Animation & Nickelodeon Animation THE WHY? Naito has been a driving force for building an inclusive culture and developing underrepresented talent at Paramount and Nickelodeon's animation studios. Naito shepherds pathways for BIPOC talent within the animation industry with the Nick Artists and Writers' Program and the Nick Internship Program, with a lens toward diversity and inclusion. SHE SAYS... " We have a diverse recruitment team and forge partnerships with a lot of targeted organizations that work in the DEI world, so we have strong talent development programs to pipeline diverse talent into our studio. " SOMEONE WHO HAS KICKED DOWN A DOOR FOR ME: My boss Brian Robbins, who has given me the opportunity of a lifetime to work in a field I love. Robin Newton Communications Specialist C-SPAN THE WHY? Newton uses platforms such as LinkedIn and TikTok to help the network engage with new audiences, and she writes and distributes push notifications for the C-SPAN Now app to promote news and marketing efforts. She launched C-SPAN's continuing internal newsletter " Water Cooler Chat " to keep employees connected while working remotely. Newton volunteers with Elon University Black Alumni Network Mentorship Program and serves on the board of the Washington DC/Baltimore WICT chapter. SHE SAYS... " I'm happy to serve as a voice for people who look like me, have similar personal backgrounds and professional experiences. " WHAT ROADBLOCKS HAVE YOU OVERCOME WHEN IT COMES TO DEI? I've often been the only woman of color sitting at the table. That comes with a unique set of challenges that I've turned into opportunities. CablefaxDiversity.com October 2022 47 DIVERSITYhttp://www.CablefaxDiversity.com