OUR TEAM

The Global Impact Film Festival would not be possible without the help of these talented social entrepreneurs, filmmakers and change makers.

Ricardo Villalba

Festival Director

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Ricardo is the founder of Washington Digital Media. He is a leader in the DC Creative Community whose organization leads the way in cutting edge media, film & creative projects.

Katherine Aguilar-Smith

Festival Founder

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Katherine is the Festival Executive of the Global Impact Film Festival, Founder and COO of DCBX and the DC Bachata Congress.

Lee Edward Smith

Festival Founder

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Lee is the Festival Executive of the Global Impact Film Festival, Founder and CEO of DCBX and the DC Bachata Congress.

Gabriella Colarusso

Director of Event Production

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Gabriella is the Director of Event Production for the Global Impact Film Festival. She is also a Board Member for HopeWorks of Howard County.

Tom Hyre

Director of Operations

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Tom is the Director of Operations for the Global Impact Film Festival. He is also the Director of Panels for the MAGFest in National Harbor, Maryland.

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