PIVOT Program

Our mission is to empower creatives, equipping them with the tools and resources to achieve stability and success alongside Hollywood. Discover the power of The PIVOT Central to The PIVOT mission, a meticulously curated panel series aimed at addressing the opportunities and challenges encountered by entertainment industry creatives, enriched by insights from industry leaders. Our goal is to empower creatives in Los Angeles, equipping them with the tools and resources needed to succeed alongside the Hollywood elite. The PIVOT Experience Joining The PIVOT means becoming part of an industry movement. You'll be in a community where your unique perspective can inspire and guide fellow creatives. Gain valuable knowledge from industry leaders that enriches our mission of empowering creatives in entertainment. Empowered and Led By Women of Color

Networking: Joining our panel talks connects a diverse audience, including industry veterans, emerging talents, and enthusiasts.There is opportunity to expand networks and connect with fellow creatives who share passions Empowerment: Participating in The PIVOT panels not only provides inspiration but also showcases how individuals balance their creative aspirations with employment. The panelists' unique journeys, rich experiences, and valuable expertise shed light on the trajectory for those seeking to thrive in the fiercely competitive entertainment industry. Knowledge Sharing: Sharing experiences, successes, and lessons learned contributes significantly to the overall growth and advancement of the entertainment industry. This fosters a culture of ongoing learning that benefits all involved. Empowered and Led By Women of Color

Dan Lauria is most loved and recognized as the dad on the highly acclaimed Emmy winning, ABC television show, THE WONDER YEARS which made him known as America’s favorite TV dad for six successful seasons. Dan is a very familiar face to the off-off, off and regional theatre scene having performed, written or directed over 50 professional stage productions. He has appeared as a guest star in over seventy television episodic programs and more than twenty ‘Movie Of The Week’ productions plus a score of motion picture credits. In 2010-11 Dan was seen on Broadway in the long running production of LOMBARDI as the legendary coach Vince Lombardi with the beautiful and talented Judith Light, directed by Thomas Kail of Hamilton fame and returned again in the 2013-14 productions of the Tony nominated A CHRISTMAS STORY: The Musical, directed by John Rando. Dan and dear friend, the lovely and talented Ms. Wendie Malick have performed the play THE GUYS by Anne Nelson (about our first responders) for numerous theatre and fire departments, around the country. Wendie and Dan also perform LOVE LETTERS as a fundraiser for regional theatres, for the development of new plays. Dan has a long-standing acting career in which he has been seen worldwide on the TBS TV show, SULLIVAN & SON, for three seasons and also played Al Loungo on PITCH: about the first woman pitcher in major league baseball. His most recent role is him joining the family of THIS IS US as the father of Toby. Dan has now wrote and starred in the off Broadway production of DINNER WITH THE BOYS produced by the one and only Pat Addis and the NJ Rep. This was followed by a off Broadway production of THE STONE WITCH by Shem Bitterman and the upcoming Regional production of Lee Blessings new play; TEA WITH THE BOSS with Gwenn and Wendie Malick. When Dan is not on screen or a Broadway stage he and his Godson Julian Farnsworth are writing children’s books. The most popular one today is The Godfather Tales. Empowered and Led By Women of Color

A classically-trained actor with a deeply- rooted seed in theatre, Rocky Carroll has solidified his career in cinema, stage and television with varied and impressive performances. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, as Roscoe Carroll, he attended the prestigious School for Creative and Performing Arts, graduating in 1981 at age 18. Pursuing an interest to expand his knowledge in acting, he went on to attend The Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University in St. Louis. For his efforts he earned a BFA. Finally he decided to move to New York to test his acting mettle and started out doing Shakespeare. He graduated to television work after proving himself on the stage, appearing in such series as Chicago Hope (1994), Law & Order (1990), The Game (2006), Boston Legal (2004) and The West Wing (1999). It could be said that his most notable and perhaps breakthrough role, however, came when he was cast as Assisant Director Leon Vance on NCIS (2003). It was a role that reunited him with his "Chicago Hope" cast mate Mark Harmon. His character Vance would later be promoted to Director of NCIS after the death of Director Jenny Shepard, played by Lauren Holly. In 2009, he appeared in a spin-off of the series, NCIS: Los Angeles (2009), joining the process of establishing the Los Angeles-based NCIS office. Empowered and Led By Women of Color

ADavid Sonkin is a versatile entrepreneur, content creator, and consultant renowned for his invaluable expertise in various industries. With a remarkable career spanning studio teaching, restaurant management, writing, acting, and directing, Sonkinhas consistently excelled in his endeavors. Sonkin’s accomplishments are a testament to his unwavering dedication and entrepreneurial passion. Notably, he received the prestigious Bronze, Silver, and Gold Star awards at TGI Fridays, showcasing his outstanding leadership and commitment to excellence. Additionally, Sonkin revolutionized the mobile marketing landscape by repurposing nascent technology, successfully establishing the largest independent mobile marketing company in the United States. This triumphant achievement culminated in his strategic exit when the company was acquired by a rapidly growing app company.Sonkin spearheaded the rapid establishment of a national SaaS sales team in just 30 days, laying a solid foundation for exponential growth. Sonkin’s extraordinary sales acumen shone as he successfully introduced a new consumer packaged goods (CPG) brand to major retail giants such as Costco, Walmart, and Sam's Club. Within a mere 22 months, Sonkin’s unwavering determination catapulted the brand's sales from zero to over $4,000,000. Empowered and Led By Women of Color

Geronica Lee Moffett is an American Writer and Director from Shreveport, Louisiana. She is a graduate from San Diego State University majoring in Computer Science but her creativity went from creating programs to creating scripts from her imagination of a world she would like to see. She began her entertainment career working behind the scenes on acclaimed TV shows such as Pitch on Fox, This Is Us and Castle. She knew then that filmmaking was her destiny so she decided to study filmmaking at New York Film Academy Los Angeles. She excelled in her class where viewers of her work were shocked that she was new to filmmaking. At that moment she knew she found her calling. It is Geronica's ability to completely wrap herself around an idea and revealing a depth and knack for storytelling that sculpts a landscape worthy of the filmmaker's entire repertoire of emotions. If you take into account her drive, awe- inspiring talents and unlimited enthusiasm, her biggest challenge may just prove to be her greatest success. Empowered and Led By Women of Color

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