Get to know Dr. Patricia Ferguson, the President and Founder of Equity Films! Dr. Ferguson has a lifetime of service as an extraordinarily passionate public servant, author, community leader, renowned speaker, teacher, and expert facilitator. Drawing on more than 30 years of public and community service, she has spent a lifetime working on behalf of children and families in rural and underrepresented communities of need, refocusing her efforts on redesigning strategies to help families and local communities thrive. Dr. Ferguson talks of the Pecan Pickling Short Film Festival that she hosted in Bertie County this year and how her experiences drew her to create this festival. Be sure to check out Equity Films https://www.equity-films.org/about/ to learn more about this festival as submissions for 2024’s festival begin in January! Also be sure to stay updated on what UPLIFT is doing: https://www.uplifttourism.com/.