About the participants:
Tracey LaGuerre is a Haitian American animator and illustrator who lives in Los Angeles, CA. She started working in animation at 16 and since graduating from Calarts has worked with Google, DreamWorks and Cartoon Network. Most recently she created and executive produced an original animated pilot called I love you Jocelyn for Warner Bros. Cartoon Cartoons program. Today she runs a successful small business called Sunshine Cartoons Inc. where she freelances and sells original merch. She is passionate about mentoring young artists and helping her clients bring their vision to life. When she isnt working she enjoys gardening with her cat.
Angelica McKinley is a creative director at Disney. She has previously worked on the Google Doodle team at Google and was also a product designer at Apple.
Tara Nicole Whitaker is a creator with a passion for representation and character-led stories. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she fell in love with animation and filmmaking at a young age. She is currently developing an indie animated short as both director and producer. Previously, she was co-director on the animated feature film
Pierre the Pigeon-Hawk with EPs
will.i.am, Jennifer Hudson and Snoop Dogg, as well as an episodic director on Disney's
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder. A CalArts alum, Whitaker has helped bring characters to life at studios such as Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, Netflix, and Disney. She has also illustrated children's books, including the "Baby Loves" series, "My Little Golden Book About Misty Copeland," and the New York Times Best Seller "Shady Baby."
