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Chicago native Niéna Drake is a highly respected Emmy Award-Winning Executive Producer, Director, DJ, Founder, Career Coach, and Philanthropist who has increased revenue, engagement & diversity for major brands, media & tech companies. Her media and television work includes on-camera appearances, hosting, developing & producing for television and digital networks including ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, OWN, Disney, Showtime, Viacom, Apple, Netflix, Complex Media, BET, HGTV, iHeart Media and many more. Ms. Drake has produced ComplexConversations with Takashi Murakami, Virgil Abloh, Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan, Hiroshi Fujiwara, and other notable cultural icons. She's also had the honor of interviewing the world's most notable celebrities, entertainers, and public figures including President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and many more. The Chicago Tribune named her "one of the most influential" Chicagoans. Additionally, as an On-Camera Host and, DJ Niéna Drake has worked with some of the world’s biggest brands, and celebrities, such as Apple, NIKE, Jordan Brand, Rolls-Royce, Vogue, TED.com, McDonald's, NFL, SPIN Media, Verizon, AT&T, Spotify, Tidal, HBO, BET, the LVMH Group, The First Lady Michelle Obama, Serena Williams, Deion Sanders and many more. Ms. Drake is currently starring as the official DJ for the new tv show "Celebrity Squares" hosted by DC Young Fly on VH1, including celebrity guests Babyface, Bobby Brown, and Taye Diggs. Some of her previous international television appearances include, "The Young and the Restless" (CBS), NFL Network "Gameday Prime" with Deion Sanders, "House of Lies" (Showtime) with Don Cheadle, and "Castle" (ABC). When she’s not behind the camera, producing/directing, or in front of the camera hosting and deejaying the top festivals, celebrity, brand & corporate events, she shares her time and talents doing keynote speaking, mentoring, and philanthropy work - paving the way for future creatives. Philanthropy is a major priority for Ms. Drake. She is a Columbia College National Alumni Board member, Vice Chair of the Advancement (funding) Committee, and a Senior Director at the Emma Bowen Foundation. The Emma Bowen Foundation places minorities in internships and jobs at media, entertainment, and technology companies across the country - including NFL, CBS, FOX, Comcast NBCUniversal, OWN, Paramount, Forbes, Bloomberg, TIME, Warner Bros., and many others. As the Director of the EBF AMMP (All Multicultural Media Professionals) Network, she works with professionals of color who are college graduates/entry-level, mid, senior, and executive levels who have extensive experience in the business. She focuses on mentorship, connecting members with exciting job referrals and opportunities, career navigation & strategies, negotiating, exclusive networking events, professional development workshops, webinars, and more to not only prepare and polish them for their careers but also create a successful long-term legacy in the business.

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