Shawn Finnie is a well-rounded multi-hyphenated creative. Professionally, he is the Associate Director, Member Relations and Outreach for the Academy of Motion Pictures.

Shawn uses his voice on his own platform to amplify, uplift and elevate conversations around mental health, community, rights, and creating space by initiating thoughtful conversations with some of Hollywood’s most influential and well known activists and artists such as: NAACP president Derrick Johnson, Oscar-winning actor and filmmaker Mahershala Ali, actress Rita Wilson, attorney Ben Crump, Tom Bilyeu and more.