With her extensive work in the public, private, nonprofit and media sectors, Simone Pero is often called upon to lead groups and workshops, speak at conferences, corporate events, academic guest lectures, and public convenings, and present case studies of For Impact Productions’ campaigns.
Simone is known for her compelling delivery style and inspires audiences on a range of topics covering the interplay of visual storytelling and social change, gender diversity and inclusion, social impact film producing, and corporate social responsibility.
For speaking inquires, email Joan at asst@forimpactproductions.com.
Simone’s Speaking Highlights:
- “Storytelling, Women, Tech,” IBM Watson Women’s Network
- “AI & Social Good in Media”, Presentation for IBM
- New York Film Conference, New York City
- Trans Atlantic Partners Presentation, Halifax
- Women Making Waves Conference, Women in Film & Television, Atlantic, Nova Scotia
- Fashion Tech Forum, Standing For Change Thru Film
- New York Women in Film & Television Creative Workforce Summit Opening Remarks
- NYWIFT Muse Award Galas
- Australian Screen Forum, Women in Film Focus
- Open Doors: NYFTSA Film Panel Series, Bronx Community College
- David Yurman/Vogue/Bloomingdales “In Her Shoes”
- The Writers Lab, Presentation on Impact Fiction
- HBO, She Should Run + NYWIFT Incubator Workshop
- Public Testimony at NYC Commission on Human Rights Public Hearing on Sexual Harassment in the Workplace