Key Personnel

Writer/Creator

Vanessa Anthony is a constant and passionate voice in the independent television arena with more than 20 years of national and international experience. She is a proud graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design where she earned a B.F.A. in Digital Multimedia. Vanessa is also a member of the Women in Film and Video Association.

The Atonement is a developing TV series, which is an extension of her short film “Death of a Drunk”. This series magnifies the intricacies of battered woman syndrome, domestic violence, and mental health. Vanessa aims to bring an overarching awareness about domestic violence while supporting victims and families as they navigate safety planning

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Development

Jennifer Howard is an accomplished grant writer, content creator, and strategic consultant. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and Theater (1997) and a Master of Science in International Relations (2009) from the University of Massachusetts Boston Honors College where she also coordinated international conferences as a Graduate Assistant.Her career began as a Copywriter for Christopher-Gordon Publishers, Inc. She then pivoted to program management at Brookline Adult & Community Education, where she designed and managed K-6 educational programs.

In 2023, she founded Black Creek Grant Labs in South Carolina, a firm providing grant writing and advocacy for community and environmental projects. Jennifer's certifications include grant writing and JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) in environmental education

Marketing Strategist

Prestys is a Creative Strategist with a knack for project management. She has managed marketing campaigns, program outreach initiatives, and brand development. Prestys also has a background in psychology and experience as a Victim Advocate where she worked directly with victims of domestic violence. She will be essential to ensuring care and comfort are felt by victims and community leaders who participate closely in the development of the project.