Gabriela Watson-Burkett, ¡Presente! Media

Gabriela Watson-Burkett is an award-winning filmmaker, producer, and educator based in Philadelphia. Brazilian of Peruvian descent, Gabriela draws from her multicultural heritage to create documentaries that inspire social change. Her projects explore the intersection of Latine culture, Black identity, feminism, and community voices. She is a Co-founder and Program Director of !Presente! Media, an organization led by Latine creatives focused on social justice. Gabriela believes in the power of words and images to tell stories from the Black and Brown perspective, make an impact, and help make this world a better place for all of us.