Madeline Di Nonno Chair Of The Television Academy Foundation, Aims To Help To Make TV More Inclusive

“The mission of the Foundation is to engage current and future TV executives and content creators to tell stories that reflect our culture by engaging diverse voices and talents.”

I had the pleasure of interviewing Madeline Di Nonno, chair of the Television Academy Foundation and CEO of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media. The Foundation is the charitable arm of the Television Academy and under Madeline’s direction is expanding its mission to identify, educate and advance an inclusive group of “next-generation” television professionals. Its annual Internship Program is focused on increasing opportunities for college students with diverse backgrounds, and has launched many successful television careers since its inception in 1980. Madeline is an entertainment industry veteran and we spoke about the importance of securing internships when pursuing a career in media — — internships helped launch her own impressive career.