Welcome to our Board:
Shawn Anderson
Welcome Shawn!
We are beyond thrilled to share the news with you that we have a new board member: Shawn Anderson!
Shawn is an amazing addition to our stellar board and has already been supporting Creative Acts work in general, specifically consulting in the communications department.
Shawn is a media-savvy entrepreneur and strategic leader with a background at The Walt Disney Company, NBCUniversal and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and Co-Managing Partner at Northern Cardinal Limited.
Shawn shared with us a bit about how and why he came to work with Creative Acts:
"Creative Acts’ belief in the power of creativity to inspire healing and change deeply resonates with me. Having led communications, marketing, and partnership initiatives for global brands including The Walt Disney Company and NBCUniversal, alongside nonprofit leadership roles in the arts and culture sector with the New West Symphony and Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, I’m passionate about helping mission-driven organizations grow awareness and build lasting community impact. I am honored to join the board of Creative Acts and support a mission that harnesses the transformative power of the arts to create meaningful human connections."
We so look forward to the work we will do together!
More about Shawn:
At the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences he was part of the senior team for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Charged with leading the marketing, communication, special events and group sales team. This team defined the brand for the museum and the targeted audience that would be key to the commercial success of the organization. He partnered with advancement and partnerships to develop their materials and how best to engage potential clients. This work resulted in exceeding attendance and revenue goals for the museum opening and the first two years of operation despite confining pandemic guidelines.
Anderson is well-versed in the evolving economics and management of entertainment properties including: development, casting, sales promotions, communications, integrations, management and partnerships. During his career at Disney he has had the opportunity to be part of the launch teams for Disney Hollywood Studios (formerly Disney-MGM Studios), Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney Wonder and Disney’s California Adventure. He was the lead producer for ABC for Super Soap Weekends in Disney parks in Florida and California. He oversaw the development of the first themed dining experience for ABC at the ABC Soap Opera Bistro at Disney’s California Adventure. Further he oversaw entertainment opportunities development for Jojo’s Circus and Power Rangers for Disney Channel. He led integrations and ad sales programs for NBCUniversal Television for The Meredith Viera Show and Harry Connick Show and co-produced them on Access Hollywood and The Steve Harvey Show working with Macy’s and Walmart in addition to other high-valued advertisers.