Dana S. Hubbard

 

In 1987, Dana joined the Richmond Theatre Company for Children. After one year with the company, he moved back to New York to work with Spike Lee on “Do The Right Thing.” Other film credits include “Mo Better Blues,” “Steppin,” “Don’t Let Your Meat Loaf,” and “Malcolm X,” where he is featured as one of Malcolm’s key FOI.

 

Dana has produced numerous music videos and theatrical productions, including “Will A Man Rob God?” and “Every Dog Has His Day”, a stage play based on his debut novel. His first feature film, “A Woman Like That,” starring Tyra Banks and Malik Yoba won first place for Best Dramatic Feature at the Urban World Film Festival.

 

In 1998, he created Camp D.A.N.A. (Dreams Always Need Assistance), an arts and entertainment camp for youth, which is located on the campus of Hampton University in Virginia. The mission of this weeklong summer camp is to broaden the interest in Arts and Entertainment.  Courses and workshops teach the nuts and bolts of the industry.  By partnering with affiliate organizations, the camp provides students with unique internship opportunities.  Dana looks forward to expanding the camp in his local community of Mount Vernon, New York. 

 

Dana has also managed music legends such as Stellar Award Winner, and Soul Train Lady of Soul gospel artist La Shun Pace, and multi-platinum recording artist Freedom Williams, formerly of C&C Music Factory. He is currently very active with the Mount Vernon Little League, where he serves as Deputy Commissioner and Coach.

 

Mr. Hubbard’s other business ventures include promoting his first novel, Every Dog Has His Day, which has garnered wide recognition and rave reviews throughout the country, completing a Children’s Book Series captioned Milo the Mischievous Mutt, and developing a television sitcom. 

 

He lives in New York with wife and children.

  

 

Dale Godboldo

Dale Godboldo has worked with numerous production/distribution companies, including FOX, The Billboard Awards, Radio Music Awards, WEA and OME/OneOne77, whose clients include Universal, Lockheed Martin, The Matrix, Chicken Run, and The Patriot. Dale is EPing 3 films in 2009, with one slated for release Q4.

Dale began his career on the 90’s Mickey Mouse Club, alongside Justin Timberlake, Ryan Gosling, Kerri Russell, Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. He continued acting in over 130 episodes of television/film, including Wanda At Large on FOX, co-starring weekly with Wanda Sykes. Dale also appeared in The Sum Of All Fears, Year Of The Dog, and Lakeview Terrace. Dale will next appear in the film adaptation of Fame and In The Shadow of Wings.

 

Henry Uscinski

Henry Uscinski has worked in the international business community in the Far East and in the United States for over twenty-five years. Mr. Uscinski received his JD degree from American University in 1985, and has been a partner with several prominent international law firms where he managed an extensive international practice in the Far East and Europe. Mr. Uscinski has served on the board of directors of numerous corporations in Hong Kong, China, Singapore and Thailand and has particular expertise in film financing, production and distribution in Asia.

 

Urban Street Lit Records

Marcus Johnson

CEO, Marimelj Entertainment Group, LLC and Three Keys Music

 

When it comes to the fusion of mega-watt talent and contemporary business savvy President/ CEO Marcus Johnson’s Marimelj Entertainment Group, LLC is synonymous with greatness. Marimelj is a tour de force multi-faceted entertainment company that houses some of today's hottest jazz musicians such as Bobby Lyle, Alyson Williams, and Nick Colionne. Not only does Johnson's Marimelj Entertainment Group serve as the parent company to Washington, DC-based Three Keys Music, co-owned by Robert L. Johnson, but it is also home to a fully functional recording studio, Studio 8121 East, and two music publishing companies, Marimelj Music Publishing and Three Keys Music Publishing.

  

Urban Lit Publications

Kelsey L. Newman

Chief Vision Officer/Creative Director

Over twelve years of multi-industry experience in marketing communications and creative staff management. Mr. Newman’s diverse account experiences (agricultural, real estate, financial, government, entertainment, education, bio-technology and healthcare) have provided him with a global comprehension of using brand strategy to deliver a consistent corporate message across various trades and consumers.

 

The Urban Street Lit Foundation

Lisa Crittenden Hardwick

VP & Deputy Director, George Bush’s Points of Light Foundation

 

An accomplished and results-driven program executive with over sixteen years of progressive management responsibilities in the national and international Not-for-Profit arena. Currently the Vice President and Deputy Director Points of Light Foundation, Washington, D.C.  

Alvin Hartley, Urban Marketing and Brand Manager

CEO, TMI Enterprises

                                                                                 

Mr. Hartley successfully orchestrated the support of Time Warner Cable, Calvin Klein (CK) Jeans and Black Entertainment Television (BET) together as major sponsors of the New York City Inner City Games.  (A national community youth program co-chaired by Arnold Schwarzenegger)  Ascertained support for major projects from Coca Cola, Reebok, Pepsi, Verizon, Burger King, AT&T, Coors, Gatorade, KFC, and many more.

   

Marketing Consulting:

 

2000 – Present                   Marketing Consultant:                        Footsteps Advertising

1997 – 2000                         Marketing Consultant:                        Steadman Graham & Partners

1993 – 1996                         Branding & Events Consultant:        Lockhart & Pettius

1991 – 1993                         Community Relations Consultant:  UniWorld Group

                 

w        2000 - 2001 – President of the New York Chapter of the National Association of Market Developers (NAMD)