When viewers see movies and television programs with a more diverse background than in the past, they often have Dr. Stacy Smith to thank. Smith, founder of the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative at the University of Southern California, may not be as instantly recognizable as a Hollywood celebrity, but she’s one of the most influential people in the entertainment industry.

Smith joined City National Bank’s Linda Duncombe, executive vice president and chief marketing, data and digital officer, for a conversation about the role of research in solving inequality in Hollywood and other industries, as well as career advice for young people in media and entertainment.