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The CGA is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization directed by acclaimed creators and voices in tech, media, entertainment, and marketing.

Our Board

Our Board votes on all material decisions and are appointed by the President.

Board

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Production

iJustine

Board

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Production

iJustine

Board

Entertainment

Universal, Disney, Apple

Board

Entertainment

Universal, Disney, Apple

Board

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Greenberg Taurig, LLP

Board

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Greenberg Taurig, LLP

Board

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The MINDS Foundation

Board

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The MINDS Foundation

Board

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Technology

NCLR, Formerly Linktree

Board

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Technology

NCLR, Formerly Linktree

Board

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Value and Equity

Electrify Video Partners

Board

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Value and Equity

Electrify Video Partners

Creator Council

The Creator Council serves as the voice of the creator economy and help shape our strategic initiatives.

Chair

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Creator ID: 136-000

Chair

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Creator ID: 136-000

Co-Chair

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Creator ID: A133D03027

Co-Chair

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Creator ID: A133D03027

Advisory Council

The Advisory Council provides ongoing direction and feedback across a vast network of industry experience.

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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Footlocker

Advisory

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Footlocker

Advisory

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AMD

Advisory

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AMD

Advisory

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Coveteur

Advisory

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Coveteur

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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Fanfix

Advisory

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Fanfix

Advisory

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Advisor

Collab

Advisory

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Advisor

Collab

Advisory

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Link in Bio

Advisory

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Link in Bio

Advisory

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Advisor

Framer

Advisory

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Advisor

Framer

Advisory

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Its Gigi

Advisory

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Its Gigi

Advisory

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Patreon

Advisory

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Patreon

Advisory

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Disney

Advisory

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Disney

Chairs

Chairs own specific volunteering functions and help orchestrate ongoing initiatives across the organization.

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 Programming

Status Creative

Chair

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Chair of Programming

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

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 Experience & Concierge

Creator Coach

Chair

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Chair of Experience & Concierge

Creator Coach

Leadership

Our leadership team operates the organization and is responsible for day to day activities.

Leadership

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Founder & President

CGA

Leadership

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Founder & President

CGA

Leadership

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Vice President

Creator Society

Leadership

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Vice President

Creator Society

Leadership

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VP of Brand

Erewhon

Leadership

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VP of Brand

Erewhon

Leadership

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Head of Talent

Triller

Leadership

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Head of Talent

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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