Advisors

  • Jamie Allison

    Jamie Allison

    Executive Director of the Walter & Elise Haas Fund, Jamie brings deep expertise in philanthropy, youth development, and community investment. Her leadership in grantmaking and civic equity makes her a vital bridge between Pachamama Sabia and the funding community.

  • Owsley Brown III

    Owsley Brown III

    An award-winning documentary filmmaker and social entrepreneur, Owsley's films — including an Independent Spirit Award winner — explore culture, spirituality, and civic life. His experience producing impact-driven stories for PBS and beyond aligns closely with Pachamama Sabia's mission.

  • Debrah Farentino

    Debrah Farentino

    A veteran actress turned documentary producer, Debrah brings decades of experience across both narrative and non-fiction storytelling. Her deep industry relationships make her an invaluable advisor for Pachamama Sabia's film production and distribution efforts.

  • Natasha Deganello Giraudie

    Natasha Deganello Giraudie

    A filmmaker who pioneered the micro-documentary format for humanitarian movements, Natasha has filmed in 30+ countries and reached over 100 million households. Her work on indigenous wisdom, climate resilience, and social justice is a natural complement to Pachamama Sabia's storytelling vision.

  • Maria Alejandra Guerrero Rocca

    Maria Alejandra Guerrero Rocca

    An Academy Award-shortlisted Latin American filmmaker and founder of Two Serious Ladies, Maria focuses her storytelling on women's voices and social change. Her roots in Latin America and Venezuela bring essential cultural and regional perspective to Pachamama Sabia's work.

  • Marty Krasney

    Marty Krasney

    Founder of the Dalai Lama Fellows global leadership program, Marty has dedicated his career to building organizations at the intersection of education, social justice, and human rights. His network across the nonprofit and civic sectors is a powerful resource for Pachamama Sabia's impact campaigns.

  • Amy Martinez

    Amy Martinez

    An Emmy-nominated documentary producer whose work spans Netflix, PBS, National Geographic, and more, Amy brings a track record of elevating stories around identity, justice, and democracy. As a founding member of a women-led content company, she deepens Pachamama Sabia's commitment to diverse and impactful filmmaking.

  • Jamie Redford

    Jamie Redford — In Memoriam

    Co-founder of The Redford Center and creator of award-winning social impact documentaries including Watershed and Toxic Hot Seat, Jamie dedicated his life to using film as a force for real-world change. His legacy and philosophy — making complex issues compelling and actionable — are at the heart of what Pachamama Sabia does.