Edina Alix
Undergraduate Education: Bridgewater State University, Communications with a Public Relations concentration Minor: Film Studies
Hometown: Boston, MA
Favorite Movie: 20th Century Women (2016)
Areas of Interest: Public Relations and Marketing
Edina is passionate about film and the power of storytelling. With a background in public relations, she enjoys developing pitches and PR campaigns while also exploring her love for movies with regular cinema visits. After earning her bachelor’s degree from Bridgewater State University in 2023, Edina interned with the DDA Group at the Cannes Film Festival. There, she first learned about Carnegie Mellon University’s Master of Entertainment Industry Management (MEIM) program. She then spent two years in New York City, volunteering at major film festivals, including the New York Film Festival and Tribeca Film Festival. She also worked as a production assistant on independent film projects.
Since beginning the MEIM program at Heinz College in 2025, Edina has gained experience in social media, marketing, and research through roles with the George A. Romero Foundation, The Syndicate, and RelishMix. In September, she began an academic-year internship in the Publicity Department at Focus Features. Edina hopes to build a career that bridges the creative and business sides of entertainment while supporting and advocating for the next generation of entertainment industry professionals.
Phoenix Bernardin
Undergraduate Education: Carnegie Mellon University; Film & Visual Media, Creative Writing
Hometown: Torrington, CT
Favorite Movie: Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)
Areas of Interest: Talent Representation
Phoenix earned her undergraduate degree in Film & Visual Media, with an additional major in Creative Writing, from Carnegie Mellon University, where she developed a strong interest in both storytelling and the business side of the entertainment industry. Growing up, she also worked alongside her mother in her family’s small textile crafts business, helping support her family through sales at craft shows. Years of direct customer work taught Phoenix how much she values building relationships, understanding people, and working in a people-driven environment. Through internships spanning talent representation, film development, and audio production at companies including DDO Artists Agency, Model Management Group (MMG), and Anton, she has since gained experience across multiple areas of entertainment. Phoenix hopes to pursue a career as a talent agent, combining her creative background with her interest in strategy, negotiation, and relationship-building to help talent navigate and grow their careers in entertainment.
Theo Bookey
Undergraduate Education: Temple University - Bachelor of Jazz Performance
Hometown: Milford, Pennsylvania
Favorite Movie: Interstellar
Areas of Interest: Audio Engineering for Live Sports
After graduating from Temple University with a Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Jazz Performance, Theo worked full-time aboard cruise ships as a performer and bandleader before pursuing a master's degree in entertainment management. Combining his musical background with knowledge from the MEIM program and internship experience at FOX Sports during the 2026 World Cup, Theo hopes to begin work as an A1 and one day become an executive in live sports broadcasting.
Carol Chen
Undergraduate Education: University of California, Irvine (UCI)/ B.S. in Mathematics and B.A. in Film & Media Studies
Hometown: San Francisco
Favorite Movie: Furious 7 (2015)
Areas of Interest: Sync Licensing and Music Publishing
Carol earned her B.S. in Mathematics and B.A. in Film & Media Studies from the University of California, Irvine before pursuing a Master of Entertainment Industry Management at Carnegie Mellon University. Growing up between the United States and China shaped her interest in the intersection of culture, music, and entertainment, while her academic background has allowed her to approach the industry from both creative and analytical perspectives.
Through internships in artist management, music publicity, and film distribution, including experiences with The Shalizi Group, The Syndicate, and the Cannes Film Festival, Carol has developed a strong interest in music publishing and sync licensing. She is especially drawn to the way music can enhance visual storytelling while creating new opportunities for songs and songwriters to reach audiences across different platforms and cultures. Looking ahead, Carol hopes to build a career in sync licensing and music publishing, combining her interests in music, storytelling, and the business behind bringing the two together.
Erica Chen
Undergraduate Education: The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen — BBA in Global Business Management
Hometown: Liangshan, China
Favorite Movie: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
Area of Interest: Film Acquisition, Marketing & Distribution
Born and raised in Liangshan, China, Erica is a Master of Entertainment Industry Management student at Carnegie Mellon University. She earned her BBA in Global Business Management from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, where her business background and passion for storytelling led her to explore the entertainment industry through experiences in film sales, distribution, and marketing at IMAX, Ultimate Media Group/Lakeshore Entertainment, and Fortissimo Films.
Since joining MEIM, Erica has continued to explore how content connects with audiences across both traditional entertainment and emerging platforms, most recently through her work with TikTok LIVE on creator campaigns and audience engagement. With a particular interest in content strategy, marketing, and distribution, Erica hopes to build a career at the intersection of storytelling and business, ultimately helping compelling stories travel across cultures and connect with audiences around the world.
Mehak Doosaj
Undergraduate Education: BA LLB (Bachelor of Arts and Legislative Law) - Law School
Hometown: Delhi, India
Favorite Movie: Knives Out
Area of Interest: Agency/ Management
Mehak is a foreign-trained lawyer currently pursuing a Master of Entertainment Industry Management at Carnegie Mellon University. Her legal background in intellectual property, copyright, trademarks, and celebrity rights led her to the entertainment business, where she became interested in the ways creative work, talent, and commercial interests intersect. She is particularly interested in the agency side of the industry and the role of representation in shaping the careers and businesses built around creative talent.
Mehak has gained experience across agency operations and artist publicity, including working with the William Morris Endeavor Independent team at the Cannes Film Festival and currently working in PR and marketing at The Syndicate. She is interested in combining her legal understanding of IP with the commercial and creative thinking required to develop talent, protect their interests, and build the larger worlds around their work and iconography.
Tirzah Duncan
Undergraduate Education: Temple University/Anthropology with Communication Studies Minor
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Favorite Movie: Pride & Prejudice (2005)
Areas of Interest: Industry Events
As an anthropology student at Temple University, Tirzah grew to deeply appreciate the emotional and cultural power of art and storytelling. This appreciation has led her to pursue a career in entertainment. Tirzah is especially interested in representation and entertainment industry events such as film festivals and award shows. Tirzah helped program for the 2026 Three Rivers Film Festival as an intern this summer. After a brief time working for CAA at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, Tirzah continues to explore her interest in representation this fall. In whichever career path Tirzah chooses, she wants to uplift artists and creativity in the entertainment industry.
Bethany Edwards
Undergraduate Education: Westminster College (PA) Creative Media Production
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Favorite Movie: How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
Area of Interest: Talent Management
Back in 2024, Bethany Edwards graduated with a degree in Creative Media Production from Westminster College. Her main focus was telling stories that made a positive impact on people’s lives. She directed several short films and won best student film in the 48-Hour Film Competition. After graduation she decided she wanted to expand her knowledge on the business side of the industry, which led her to pursue her Master’s Degree in Entertainment Industry Management. She interned over the summer at Queens Entertainment Group and also behind the scenes on a film production in Pittsburgh. Bethany is currently interested in areas such as talent management, development, and events management.
Elisa Fan
Undergraduate Education: The University of Texas at Austin, B.S. Advertising
Hometown: Nanjing, China
Favorite Movie: The Dark Knight (2008)
Area of Interest: Marketing, Social Media, Product Management
Elisa is a Master of Entertainment Industry Management candidate at Carnegie Mellon University, with a background in advertising from The University of Texas at Austin. Originally from Nanjing, China, she brings a global perspective to her work at the intersection of media and technology.
Elisa is currently interning at TikTok in product operations on the news vertical, where she works at the crossroads of content and platform strategy. Drawing on her interests in marketing, social media, and product management, Elisa is looking to build a career that combines data-driven decision-making with creative strategy in the entertainment and media space.
Raven Fischer
Undergraduate Education: Carnegie Mellon University / Information Systems
Hometown: Chappaqua, NY
Favorite Video Game: Crosscode
Areas of Interest: Product management/production in video games
As a software engineer and game music composer, Raven brings a unique combination of technical, creative, and interdisciplinary experience to the games industry. This past summer, they interned at Roblox, gaining valuable hands-on experience in one of the industry’s leading gaming platforms. They also finished their master’s degree in information systems management from Carnegie Mellon’s Heinz College, where they completed a data governance project for the World Wildlife Fund.
Raven is passionate about creating experiences that make a positive impact and, after completing the MEIM program, will be well positioned for a career in product management or production, where they can combine technology, creativity, and collaboration to develop meaningful gaming experiences.
Regina Gamboa
Undergraduate Education: Carnegie Mellon University / Business Administration with a minor in Decision Science
Hometown: Monterrey, Mexico
Favorite Movie: La La Land (2016)
Area of Interest: Music Management
After moving from Monterrey, Mexico, Regina Gamboa moved to Pittsburgh to pursue her undergraduate degree in Business Administration at Carnegie Mellon University, with the intention to stay for her master’s degree in entertainment. Drawing on her passion for playing four different instruments, she can see the business and creative sides of the industry at the same time. Regina hopes to harness her skill set and experience in a career within music management, alongside an artist whose music she loves and admires.
Her previous experience has allowed her to learn about and witness the constant changes in the modern-day entertainment industry. She interned at Film Pittsburgh and 87North Productions as a marketing intern and will intern with Impression Talent Management during the fall semester. Regina ultimately wishes to understand the entertainment industry through the perspective of fans and consumers of music, and how that idea can be utilized to further connect an artist’s music with their fan base.
Amy Glazer
Undergraduate Education: Arts University Bournemouth / Animation Production
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Favorite TV Show: Gravity Falls
Favorite Music Artist: Jack's Mannequin
Area of Interest: Artist Development and A&R
After graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, located on the southern coast of England, Amy found herself surrounded by music in every aspect. Amy joined the MEIM program to explore both the music and animation industries after working full-time for two years in their hometown of Chicago. Finishing up an incredible summer with Universal Music Group's Catalog Division as an A&R intern solidified that music is where they want to stay professionally. Most importantly, Amy considers herself a jack-of-all-trades, using skills like audio engineering, storyboarding, and music writing to produce a multitude of creative projects, including her animated TV pilot, 'Monsters and Minstrels'. Amy strives to stay passionate in whatever she does, whether that's A&R, Artist Management, or producing her own projects!
Elly Guo
Undergraduate Education: Michigan State University, major in Mediated Communication, minor in Fiction Filmmaking
Hometown: Jinan, Shandong, China
Favorite Film: Interstellar
Area of Interest: Film Production
Elly Guo grew up in China with a love for movies and storytelling, an interest that eventually brought her to the United States to study media and filmmaking. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Mediated Communication with a minor in Fiction Filmmaking from Michigan State University and is now pursuing a Master of Entertainment Industry Management at Carnegie Mellon University. Working on student film productions helped her realize that what excites her most is not only the story on screen, but also the process of bringing an idea from the page into production and ultimately to an audience.
Through the MEIM program and her professional experiences, Elly has continued exploring different sides of the film industry, including creative development, production, distribution, marketing, and film festivals. With intercultural experience in both China and the United States, she is especially interested in how films can connect with audiences across cultures. Elly hopes to build a career in film production and distribution, working with creative teams to discover compelling stories and help bring them to life on screen.
Madison Hill
Undergraduate Education: Southern Illinois University of Carbondale, Marketing
Hometown: Goreville, Illinois
Favorite Film: Trolls (2016)
Area of Interest: Live Event Operations
Originally from a small town in Southern Illinois, Madison graduated from Southern Illinois University in 2025 with a degree in Marketing and is currently pursuing her Master of Entertainment Industry Management at Carnegie Mellon University. In her first year of graduate school, she gained hands-on experience working on the Super Bowl, NFL Draft, FIFA World Cup, and several major music festivals, including Lollapalooza, building a strong foundation in event operations, premium hospitality, and artist relations. Most recently, she was a production assistant at the 2026 Emmy Awards. Madison hopes to build a career producing live events that create unforgettable experiences for both talent and fans, with the long-term goal of producing her own music festival.
Iris Hung
Undergraduate Education: National Chengchi University / Strategy and Creative Communications
Hometown: Taipei, Taiwan
Favorite Movie: Inside Out
Area of Interest: Marketing
Iris is a communications and marketing professional with five years of experience spanning technology companies and global consumer brands. Before pursuing her Master of Entertainment Industry Management at Carnegie Mellon University, she worked at iKala, an AI technology company, and Procter & Gamble, where she led brand and corporate communications across Greater China, Japan, Southeast Asia, and the United States.
At CMU, Iris has expanded her communications background through data analytics, developing the ability to translate complex data into insights that can inform marketing decisions. She also won CMU's IronViz competition for her work translating complex data into clear, compelling visual insights. As she transitions into the arts and entertainment industry, Iris hopes to bring her cross-cultural background, strategic communications experience, and analytical perspective to help organizations strengthen their relationships with audiences and create experiences that resonate across cultures.
Lynn Jang
Undergraduate Education: Ewha Womans University/ Korean Traditional Music and Sociology
Hometown: Pittsburgh and South Korea
Favorite Film: Where the Crawdads Sing (2022)
Area of Interest: Music (sync licensing and music supervision)
Lynn is a Master of Entertainment Industry Management candidate at Carnegie Mellon University with a lifelong passion for bridging cultures and communities through sound. Raised between Pittsburgh and South Korea, she earned degrees in Korean traditional music and sociology from Ewha Womans University before performing professionally and founding a contemporary ensemble that connects traditional sound with modern listeners. Her desire to introduce music to broader audiences led her to the sync licensing field, where she gained hands-on experience in catalog management and music supervision over the summer with Mezz Entertainment and SoundSync Music. Combining her artistic roots with strategic insight, Lynn aims to build her career in sync licensing, where she can contribute to impactful musical moments across film, television, and digital platforms.
Arrim Jung
Undergraduate Education: Carnegie Mellon University Film and Visual Media and Dramaturgy (BXA Combined Degree Program)
Hometown: Cerritos, California & Seoul, South Korea
Favorite Film: Spiderman Into the Spiderverse (2018)
Area of Interest: Film Development
Arrim, a bicultural Korean American, is studying Entertainment Industry Management at Carnegie Mellon University. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Film and Visual Media and Dramaturgy from Carnegie Mellon's BXA (Combined Degree) Program.
She has experience interning for Kyra Sedwick's company Big Swing Productions as well as Nancy Mosser's Casting agency. She is currently interning for The Syndicate Marketing Agency and has recently joined Moon Morning LLC as a story developer for the character brand Qoomees. In her spare time, she creates short films and musicals. She regards all her projects as a playground for her to explore ethical, cultural, and philosophical conversations in community.
Eddie Kang
Undergraduate Education: Babson College, BS in Business (Strategy & Consulting)
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Favorite TV Show: Dark Matter
Area of Interest: Music (Management & Strategy)
Eddie, born in South Korea and raised across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, is a Master of Entertainment Industry Management candidate at Carnegie Mellon University. His path into entertainment began with music, from making his own to co-founding a nonprofit that brought music education to youth. That early passion has shaped the career he has been building ever since.
Eddie built his business foundation at Babson College, where he studied strategy and consulting, and has since applied it across consulting, real estate, and a music ticketing startup in Los Angeles, his first real dive into the industry. He later deepened his industry knowledge through a Music Business program at UCLA Extension and now gains hands-on experience on the business side of music at a leading business management firm in entertainment. These experiences shaped a belief that the most meaningful work in music happens where creative vision and business thinking meet, and Eddie has built both sides so he can help artists grow without losing sight of what makes their work matter. Bilingual in English and Korean and shaped by a multicultural upbringing, he is especially passionate about developing artists and bridging Eastern and Western markets.
Luna Lu
Undergraduate Education: Boston University - Economics + Film & TV
Hometown: Nanjing, China
Favorite Film: Hamnet (2025)
Area of Interest: Film Finance and Production
Originally from Nanjing, China, Luna graduated from Boston University with degrees in Film & Television and Economics before pursuing her Master of Entertainment Industry Management at Carnegie Mellon University. She is drawn to producing because it lets her champion stories she believes in and bring together the creative and practical pieces needed to make them happen. Her experience across development, production, film festivals, and the independent film market has let her explore different sides of the filmmaking process and further shaped her interest in producing.
Luna has worked with United Talent Agency’s Independent Film team at the Cannes Film Festival, supported development and research at The Wolper Organization and Without Exception Films, and most recently produced an independent short film in China. Drawing on her experiences across both the U.S. and China, Luna hopes to pursue a career in film producing, with a particular interest in filmmaker-driven and cross-cultural stories.
Tiffany Lu
Undergraduate Education: University of Pennsylvania/Fine Arts
Hometown: Hershey, PA
Favorite Movie: Song of Sea
Area of Interest: Production Management & Operations
Born and raised in "The Sweetest Place on Earth," Tiffany's interest in entertainment stems from her time as an Assistant Box Office Manager at Penn Live Arts. She loved being part of a team that brought people's visions to life on stage and wanted to expand that to the big screen. With the support of her colleagues, she decided to pursue the MEIM program to learn more about the entertainment industry.
Through her internships at PBS, the Pittsburgh Film Office, and Film Pittsburgh, Tiffany has developed a passion for making workflows more efficient and cultivating healthy relationships both internally and externally. She loves shaping stories through numbers and people, and she hopes to build a career in production management and operations.
Jacob Makofske
Undergraduate Education: Ithaca College - Emerging Media
Hometown: Allendale, NJ
Favorite Film: The Odyssey (2026)
Area of Interest: Film/Television Marketing
Jacob graduated summa cum laude from Ithaca College with a B.S. in Emerging Media and a minor in Business Administration. Throughout his academic and professional career, Jacob has explored multiple areas of the entertainment industry, including creative development, production, talent representation, audience analytics, and emerging technologies. At Park Productions, Jacob helped lead and expand the student-run production organization, developing new programming and opportunities for student filmmakers. He also worked as a behind-the-scenes producer and director for a Coca-Cola Refreshing Films commercial and gained hands-on experience with virtual production technology on Sony’s Crystal LED stage. On the development and representation side, Jacob worked at Footprint Features, where he wrote script coverage, and Stewart Talent, where he supported agency operations, submissions, and talent materials. Most recently, at RelishMix, Jacob analyzes social media conversation, audience sentiment, and digital campaign activity surrounding upcoming film releases.
Alongside his entertainment experience, Jacob has spent five years working in residential life and student leadership at Ithaca College and Carnegie Mellon, most recently serving as an Assistant Housefellow at CMU. In that role, he supervised a student staff, supported a community of more than 140 first-year students, and collaborated across university departments on community programming and student support. Through the MEIM program, Jacob hopes to continue building a career that combines his interests in storytelling, emerging technology, and working with people.
Aidan Mendez
Undergraduate Education: Washington & Jefferson College, Double-majored in Economics and Music
Hometown: Glendale, California
Favorite Movie: The Usual Suspects (1995)
Favorite TV Show: Better Call Saul
Area of Interest: Sync Licensing or Production Financing
Aidan’s passion for the entertainment industry grew out of a childhood spent playing French horn, which he carried into his studies at Washington & Jefferson College, where he double-majored in Economics and Music. Studying the business and artistic sides of music together sparked his interest in the deal-making, licensing, and relationship management that keep the industry running.
After graduating, Aidan spent a year in Toluca, Mexico as a Fulbright García-Robles Fellow, teaching English and American culture while performing with and directing the university orchestra. He then enrolled in Carnegie Mellon University’s Entertainment Industry Management program to build on that foundation. He is currently interning at 72 Music Management and The ESI Network, gaining hands-on experience in artist management, talent management, and digital content strategy, with his sights set on a career in sync licensing, or production financing.
Ada Meng
Undergraduate Education: New York University, Marketing
Hometown: China
Favorite Artist: SZA
Area of Interest: Marketing, Fashion, Audience Engagement
Ada has a BS in Media, Culture, and Communication from New York University. Her professional experience encompasses strategic roles across the entertainment, media, and luxury fashion sectors, including her recent position supporting Fashion Category/Creator management at TikTok in Los Angeles.
Ada's interdisciplinary background bridges creative content development and analytical business strategy, positioning her to contribute to marketing communications, brand strategy, and audience engagement initiatives within the global entertainment industry. Her interests include cross-cultural branding strategies, the intersection of fashion and entertainment marketing, and the evolution of audience engagement models in digitally mediated entertainment experiences.
Cailey Rembert
Undergraduate Education: University of Oregon // Cinema Studies
Hometown: Orange County, California
Favorite Film: Pan's Labyrinth
Area of Interest: Acquisitions, Distribution, and Marketing
During her time at the University of Oregon, Cailey could often be found working on student film sets. She originally envisioned a career in production, but as a Master’s student in Entertainment Industry Management, Cailey has gained diverse industry experience. This includes development internships at Likely Story, as well as summer internships at RAMO in the content packaging department and at Motion Picture Exchange in Sales and Distribution. By combining her love of film and television, hands-on internship experiences, and the knowledge gained through classes in the MEIM Program, Cailey hopes to pursue a career in Acquisitions, Distribution, or Programming, where she can identify compelling stories and develop meaningful strategies to bring them to audiences around the world.
Jake Rohr
Undergraduate Education: University of Notre Dame - Music, Political Science
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Favorite Film: Singin' in the Rain
Area of Interest: Music Supervision, Film Development, Film Acquisition/Distribution
Jake is originally from Pittsburgh, so after graduating from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in music and political science, his love of movies and great films like Singin' in the Rain and Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood took him back home to Carnegie Mellon University's Master of Entertainment Industry Management Program. During his first year in the MEIM program, as well as his experience as a film distribution intern at the Cannes Film Festival and his on-set work this summer, Jake is working toward joining fellow MEIM graduates as an industry professional.
Emma Romano
Undergraduate Education: Business Administration Major, Theatre Major, & Music minor at Monmouth College
Hometown: Wilmington, Illinois
Favorite Film: Devil Wears Prada (2006)
Area of Interest: Talent Acquisitions & Production
Emma considers herself a victim of the Midwest. Growing up in rural Illinois, where entertainment wasn't a viable career option, she still pursued it and paired it with her love of business. She attended undergrad at Monmouth College, where she studied Business Administration and Theatre (Musical Theatre emphasis) and completed a Music minor.
She started as a performer doing theatre and commercials but has pivoted into areas such as casting, talent management, and production, utilizing her knowledge from her summer internship at Impression Talent. She grew up watching YouTube and saw the rise of social media, which made her want to pursue more of the creator content side of the industry. She loves shows such as The Nanny, Friends, and The Big Bang Theory. Some of her favorite movies are The Devil Wears Prada, Bad Mom's Christmas, and Death Becomes Her. Emma is organized, motivated, and has a positive attitude that anything can be learned.
Nile Ross
Undergraduate Education: Temple University/Health Professions
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Favorite TV Show: Scandal
Area of Interest: Music: Artist Management and Music Supervision
Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Nile earned her bachelor's degree from Temple University and is pursuing a career in the music and entertainment industry. Passionate about artist development, branding, and music strategy, she is especially interested in how creative vision and business strategy intersect to build lasting careers.
Nile has gained experience across multiple areas of entertainment through internships with JET Management and Nancy Mosser Casting, where she has supported artist management, talent relations, and entertainment operations. Following graduation, she hopes to pursue a career in artist management and music supervision, helping artists grow both creatively and professionally.
Katie Stanley
Undergraduate Education: Global Business Management, Rochester Institute of Technology
Hometown: Rochester, NY
Favorite Film: Moonstruck (1987)
Current Interests: Film & TV Development, Physical Production Management, and Film Acquisitions
Katie's interest in the entertainment industry dates back to when she was a young girl. Growing up as a CODA, she watched many foreign films and TV shows, mainly for the accessibility of subtitles, and fell in love with filmmaking and the storytelling possibilities it offers across genres, cultures, and languages. During her time at RIT as a Global Business Management student, she was deeply interested in learning the case studies in her classes involving entertainment companies such as Disney, Paramount, and Universal, which led her to rediscover her passion and focus on a career in the entertainment industry. Using her love of storytelling and analytical skills, Katie wants to bring much-needed stories to life that fit the interests of both audiences and the entertainment industry.
Because of her creative thinking and analytical decision-making skills, she interned at 193, a Legendary Film Company in Cannes, as a film distribution intern, and at Luminous Blue Limited as a summer marketing intern. She wants to hone her skills to further develop her taste and understanding of trends and the rising popularity of genres among both audiences and the entertainment industry. Katie strives to become a development or acquisitions executive to bring more new and unique stories to the forefront of audiences, no matter where they watch.
Julie Tian
Undergraduate Education: New York University Shanghai, Business and Marketing
Hometown: Beijing, China
Favorite Game: Hades (1&2)
Area of Interest: Video Game Development and Marketing
Julie's passion for the entertainment industry began with a Creative Game Design and Development course she took during her sophomore year. With an academic background in Business and Marketing from NYU Shanghai, complemented by studies in Interactive Media Arts, she developed a strong interest in how creative content could engage players across international markets. Since then, she has sought opportunities to combine her interest in the gaming industry with her strengths in marketing and storytelling.
After her first year of attending the MEIM program at Carnegie Mellon University, Julie joined Tencent as a summer intern, supporting co-development management between Tencent and Riot Games for Golden Spatula. She later took a leave of absence to further explore the gaming industry, working in project management for Swords of Justice Mobile and international marketing for Identity V, both at NetEase Games. These experiences helped her develop a strong interest in expanding games into international markets through content tailored to global audiences, which is the direction she hopes to pursue in her future career.
Gabe Wagner
Undergraduate Education: Bowling Green State University, Public Relations Major
Hometown: Toledo, Ohio
Favorite Movie: Past Lives (2023)
Interest: Physical Production, TV/Film Development
Born in Toledo, Ohio, Gabe has always been drawn to stories and what makes us human. His early involvement with the entertainment industry started with theater and TV. After graduating from Bowling Green State University with a degree in Public Relations, Gabe spent a year teaching English in Japan. Now pursuing a Master's in Entertainment Industry Management, he is merging his communications background with his passion for film and TV. He has interned with the Pittsburgh Film Office and Anton Studios. He is currently the TV Production and Operations Intern with NBCUniversal. Gabe hopes to build a career in producing, creating stories that resonate with audiences worldwide.
Scarlett Wang
Undergraduate Education: New York University, BFA in Film & TV Productions
Hometown: Shanghai, China and Bay Area, California
Favorite Movie: Pride and Prejudice (2005)
Favorite TV Series: Fleabag, Season II
Areas of Interest: Streaming Programming and Operations, Theatrical Distribution
Coming from a background mix of Shanghai, China, and the Bay Area, Scarlett is a Master of Entertainment Industry Management candidate at Carnegie Mellon University. Scarlett holds a BFA in Film & TV Production from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, along with minors in the Business of Entertainment, Media, and Technology (BEMT) and French Studies. Her background bridges both the creative and commercial sides of the screen industries, spanning narrative film production, festival programming, and exhibition curation.
Building on her experience evaluating festival slates at EST Media Holdings, managing multimedia production workflows, and executing data-driven marketing campaigns, Scarlett is passionate about the intersection of storytelling and platform strategy. She aims to pursue a career in streaming content operations, distribution, and content planning, helping connect distinct creative voices with global audiences through data-driven insight and strategic release management.
Philip Yin
Undergraduate Education: Towson University / Interdisciplinary Studies - Asian Studies
Hometown: Lancaster County (Amish Country), Pennsylvania
Favorite Game: Assassin's Creed 2
Area of Interest: Video Games, Publishing
Philip combines an interdisciplinary academic background in Asian Studies, Music Industry, and Television & Film with hands-on experience across global entertainment. His focus on APACoriginated IPs is shaped by a lifelong connection to the region’s games and media, informing his interest in how culturally grounded stories adapt, engage audiences, and expand internationally.
Since joining the MEIM program, Philip has interned with AGC Studios and Stories International. He has also developed experience in brand strategy, content research, and crosscultural communication, contributing to projects that bridge creative, business, and cultural perspectives. Philip aims to work at the intersection of games, film, and transmedia storytelling, helping shape content that resonates with audiences worldwide.