Meet the team

Zuri brings together a unique team of award-winning filmmakers, scholars, educators, strategists, creatives, and storytellers who believe diverse voices unlock deeper cultural insight and lasting impact.

Andrene M. Taylor, Ph.D.

CEO & Chief Creative

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Imani M. Cheers, Ph.D.

Director/Creative/Producer

Cinder Barnes, Ed.D.

Associate/Cultural Researcher

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Anthony Hales

Director/Digital Marketing & Advertising

Darius Lyles

Director of Productions

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Koffi Assouan

Global Strategic Advisor/Lead Operations & Partnerships, Africa

Arad Daniels

Production

Erica Baca

Production Manager

Emory Meek

Lead Creative Editor

Cori-Lucy Simeon-Ohiri

Accounts Manager/Experiential Events & Planning

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Tom Curitore

Design & Marketing

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Sandra Curitore

Design & Marketing

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Ernesto Santalla

People Manager

Stories are our most powerful tool. They create worlds. We craft stories at Zuri to shift power, shape culture, and create connection. Our aim is to use stories to remind us what really matters: our shared humanity.
Andrene M. Taylor, Ph.D.
Zuri Founder & CEO

”If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” – west african proverb