Broadway Gives Back

S2 Ep24: Naila McKenzie Ross


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Our guest this week—Naila McKenzie Ross—is spearheading change in the fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As Disney Theatrical Production’s Director of Inclusion Strategy, Business Affairs & Legal Counsel, a board member of the Black Theatre Coalition and Broadway Advocacy Coalition, and an active member of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee of The Broadway League, she helps to support historically excluded and under-represented communities on Broadway and beyond. Join Naila as she takes us backstage with her important work on creating a better world.


Learn more about about the worthy causes discussed in this episodes and how you can donate and/or help:

  • Black Theatre Coalition
  • Black Theatre United
  • Broadway Advocacy Coalition
  • Disney Theatrical Productions
  • Ackerman Institute for the Family

  • Connect with Naila:

    • LinkedIn: @NailaMcKenzieRoss


    Connect with The Broadway Gives Back Podcast:

    • Facebook: @broadwaygivesbackpodcast
    • Instagram: @broadwaygivesbackpodcast
    • Twitter: @broadwaygives

    • Hosted & Executive Produced by Jan Svendsen and co-produced & edited by Jim Lochner.

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      Special thanks to Dori Berinstein, Alan Seales, and Kimberlee Garris from BPN; Julian Hills from The Bulldog Agency; and Eric Becker from Broderick Street Music.

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