Michealene Cristini Risley

Michealene Cristini Risley is a filmmaker, writer, and entrepreneur, creating some of the largest deals in consumer products. She launched the first-ever branded maternity line in association with Adidas. At Sega, she championed the Girls Task Force and produced over 100 episodes of animation. She also wrote, produced, and directed the award winning short film "Flashcards." In 2006, she was invited to the Sundance Producers Conference. Currently, Ms. Risley is directing a documentary entitled “Tapestries of Hope” which focuses on Betty Makoni and the Girl Child Network in Zimbabwe.