Be Passionate and Move Forward With Gusto
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Ava DuVernay (1972-) is an American filmmaker and director, most well-known for her documentary film 13th (2016) which explores the criminal justice system in the U.S. and how it reveals the nation's history of racial inequality.
DuVernay won the U.S. Directing Award at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival, becoming the first Black woman to win the award. She also became the first Black woman to be nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Director, and in 2017, DuVernay became the first Black woman nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, for her film 13th.
In celebration of Juneteenth.
Hello! I am a multidisciplinary designer and have been with the Laidlaw Foundation for over five years, working to strengthen our global Scholar community and amplify the impact of our programmes.
My work lives somewhere between design, education, and anthropology, usually with sticky notes involved. I studied Human Sciences as an undergrad and recently finished a Master’s in Anthropology, both at UCL.
I am your go-to person for questions regarding alumni engagement and the Laidlaw Scholars Advisory Board.
Born and raised in Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 Outside of work? Probably in the ceramics studio or a yoga class. Big fan of nature and very small bugs.
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