Advisory Council

Daiga Atvara's career has involved marketing, design, advertising, and technology. Long fixture of the San Diego tech scene, she is the Co-Founder of Digitaria and currently serves as its CXO (Chief Experience Officer). We are big fans, and not just because of the San Diego thing.

Sophia Bush is one of our three favorite actresses. In addition to her years of unfailing support of Invisible Children, she also supports Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust (preserves biodiversity in East Africa) and Art of Elysium (brings together artists and seriously ill children).

Jon M. Chu is a feature film writer, director, and producer. Since graduating from USC School of Cinematic Arts, he has gone on to direct Step Up 2: The Streets, Step Up 3D, Justin Bieber: Never Say Never, G.I. Joe: Retaliation, and is the writer and creator of Legion of Extraordinary Dancers and DS2DIO. He serves on the board of the Dizzy Feet Foundation and has been among the most faithful IC supporters since the very beginning. In our make-believe world, he's on staff.

Darren Hardy is on Invisible Children’s Board of Directors. He is the visionary force behind SUCCESS magazine as its Publisher and Editorial Director, as well as the author of bestseller The Compound Effect. He sits on the board of several companies and nonprofits, but we choose to believe that IC is his favorite.

Selina Hayes is one of the best humans we know. With over twenty years’ experience in development work and international diplomacy, she has a B.A. in International Relations from George Washington University, and an International M.B.A. from the University of San Diego. She is the co-founder of the nonprofit Project H.O.W (Helping Other Women) and the current Director for International Business Development for SRA International, working in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

A veteran of digital campaign life for more than 12 years, and former Managing Director of Blue State Digital’s West Coast presence, Phillip founded Swell Creative Group in 2012 to help non-profit causes, brands, and political campaigns marry the tactics of effective political movements with the planning and polish of brand communications and advertising. Sounds pretty swell to us.

Jamie Kantrowitz is the CEO of Shared Earth, which uses technology and media to get as many people growing fresh food in their backyards as possible. Her experiences in tech, politics, and non-profits have been driven by her passion to impact change through innovation. Most recently she co-founded Gobbler, a cloud service platform for media creators, and was the former CMO of MySpace and the Head of Digital for Rock the Vote. Rock on.

Philippe Lanier is a Principal at EastBanc Inc, with business interests in Commercial Real Estate Development and Technology Development Services. He is headquartered in Washington DC with additional offices in Portugal, Russia, and the Middle East. Philippe was part of the Summit Series Impact Trip to Uganda in Spring 2011. His background encompasses Global Finance and Energy markets and diversified career has afforded him a vast array of international contacts that have been helpful to Invisible Children’s global message.

Anthony Mandler began his career as a photographer and went on to direct international commercials for Samsung, Nike, and Motorola, among others. He is a seasoned music video director who has worked with a gazillion artists (the list is a mile long). He is currently developing and signed on to direct several films.

Michael Poffenberger (we endearingly refer to him as "Poff"-join us!) is the Co-Founder and Executive Director at Resolve. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Grassroots Reconciliation Group, and Advisory Board of Athletes for Africa.

Antony Randall is the man. Previously a prominent artist manager at Roc Nation, he toured with and managed a million bands, and now runs his own entertainment company that has helped consult the IC music department on campaigns and events.

Josh Rodarmel is the Co-Founder and CMO of Vrou, LLC–a women’s nutrition brand. Josh met Ben Keesey at the Summit Series and upon hearing about the devastation caused by the LRA in Central Africa, he immediately wanted to get involved supporting our programs. Josh was a part of the Summit Series Impact Trip to Uganda in Spring 2011 and was also one of the sponsors of our Fourth Estate conference.

Shannon Sedgwick Davis is CEO of the Bridgeway Foundation, the charitable giving arm of Bridgeway Capital Management, Inc. An attorney, Shannon is a passionate advocate for social justice and International human rights. She is a well-known strategist engaged in promoting peace and ending human atrocities across our globe. Shannon is a recipient of The Spirit of Mcmurry award, given annually to one outstanding alumni, as well as Baylor Law School's 2011 Young Lawyer of the year award. Shannon's work has been featured a number of times on radio, television, and through print media. Shannon previously served as Vice-President of Geneva Global, and Director of Public Affairs at International Justice Mission. She is currently a board member of several organizations within the US and abroad including The Elders, Humanity United, and Toms Shoes.

Yosi Sergant is the Co-Founder of Task Force and has been a creative producer, community organizer, consultant and project manager on countless projects. His professional experience is incredibly lengthy but we’ll highlight that he is the mastermind behind the Obama "Hope" Campaign. Well done, sir.

Tom Shadyac is a director, screenwriter, producer, and imaginary mentor to everyone that works at Invisible Children. His most recent film "I Am" received a twenty-minute standing ovation at its first screening, and it was only 1/4 filled with IC staff. He is an adjunct professor of communication and teaches screenwriting at Pepperdine University’s Seaver College.

Kari Stoever is a global health and development expert and the VP of External Affairs at Aeras, a nonprofit dedicated to the development of effective tuberculosis (TB) vaccines and biologics. With years of nonprofit initiative and fundraising experience, her education and expertise is only overshadowed by the punctuality of her vaccination record.

Amy Eldon Turteltaub is the Co-Founder and Co-Chair of Creative Visions Foundation, which is dedicated to supporting creative activists. She is the author of four books, the producer of several documentaries, and the producer of two children. She is the wife of Jon Turteltaub and the sister of our hero, the late Dan Eldon. She wins.

Jon Turteltaub is a film director and producer and is responsible for films like Cool Runnings, While You Were Sleeping, Phenomenon, and National Treasure. A longtime friend of Invisible Children, he may or may not be our fairy godfather.

Pete Wentz has been an ardent IC supporter since 2007. From taking us on five national/international tours to being the Rescuers at the DC event to filming a major music video with his band Fall Out Boy in Uganda, his dedication has never wavered. Pete has lobbied DC offices and been involved in a plethora of events and promotional campaigns. He’s the dream. And dreamy.