For Creators, by creators. We are the people that care, build, and advocate. Join us in shaping the future of work.

For Creators, by creators. We are the people that care, build, and advocate. Join us in shaping the future of work.

The CGA is a non-profit professional service organization (501(c)6).  We are a non-union that protects and promotes the rights and financial interests of creators.

CGA initiatives draw on the experience of acclaimed creators and voices in tech, media, entertainment, and marketing.

Board

Board

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Production

iJustine

Board

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Production

iJustine

Board

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Greenberg Taurig, LLP

Board

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Greenberg Taurig, LLP

Board

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Technology

NCLR, Formerly Linktree

Board

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Technology

NCLR, Formerly Linktree

Board

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The MINDS Foundation

Board

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The MINDS Foundation

Board

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Value and Equity

Electrify Video Partners

Board

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Value and Equity

Electrify Video Partners

Chairs

Chair

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Chair of Benefits

Gusto

Chair

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Chair of Benefits

Gusto

Chair

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Chair of PR

Status Creative

Chair

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Chair of PR

Status Creative

Chair

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Chair of PR

Gooding PR

Chair

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Chair of PR

Gooding PR

Co-Chair

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Co-Chair of Growth

Stashrun

Co-Chair

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Co-Chair of Growth

Stashrun

Co-Chair

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Co-Chair of Growth

Rodin' Flash

Co-Chair

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Co-Chair of Growth

Rodin' Flash

Chair

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Chair of Membership

Antler

Chair

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Chair of Membership

Antler

Chair

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Chair of Marketing

Creator Society

Chair

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Chair of Marketing

Creator Society

Chair

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Chair of Rider Advocacy

Unbound Legal

Chair

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Chair of Rider Advocacy

Unbound Legal

Chair

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Chair of Growth

Ensemble Digital Studios

Chair

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Chair of Growth

Ensemble Digital Studios

Co-Chair

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Chair of Experience & Concierge

Creator Coach

Co-Chair

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Chair of Experience & Concierge

Creator Coach

Chair

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Chair of Accreditation

CGA

Chair

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Chair of Accreditation

CGA

Advisory

Advisory

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Whalar

Advisory

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Whalar

Advisory

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blu shift creative

Advisory

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blu shift creative

Advisory

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AMD

Advisory

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AMD

Advisory

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Advisor

Framer

Advisory

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Advisor

Framer

Advisory

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Advisor

Collab

Advisory

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Advisor

Collab

Advisory

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Microsoft

Advisory

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Microsoft

Advisory

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Gamble Media

Advisory

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Gamble Media

Advisory

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Advisor

Creator Logic

Advisory

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Advisor

Creator Logic

Advisory

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Disney

Advisory

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Disney

Advisory

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Footlocker

Advisory

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Footlocker

Advisory

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Fanfix

Advisory

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Fanfix

Advisory

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Link in Bio

Advisory

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Link in Bio

Advisory

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Its Gigi

Advisory

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Its Gigi

Advisory

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Coveteur

Advisory

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Coveteur

Leadership

Leadership

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Founder & President

CGA

Leadership

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Founder & President

CGA

Leadership

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VP of Brand

Erewhon

Leadership

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VP of Brand

Erewhon

Leadership

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Vice President

Triller

Leadership

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Vice President

Triller

Leadership

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Head of Communications

Producers Guild

Leadership

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Head of Communications

Producers Guild

Leadership

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Head of Community

CGA

Leadership

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Head of Community

CGA

The Creators Guild of America is the official 501(c)(6) non profit organization that protects and promotes the interests of digital creators.

The Creators Guild of America is the official 501(c)(6) non profit organization that protects and promotes the interests of digital creators.

Footnotes

  1. Our eligibility requirements are thoughtfully crafted by a diverse committee of creative professionals from all backgrounds, ensuring inclusivity and representation across the industry.

  1. We proudly support members from all cultures, ethnicities, and backgrounds. As a Guild, we stand with the LGBTQ+ community and are committed to fostering an environment of equality and acceptance for all.

  1. As a non-profit organization, the dues paid by our members are reinvested into the Guild to fund events, legal costs, and continuous improvements, making sure to look after our volunteers and ensuring a vibrant future for all creators.

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