Storyboard Artist Joie Foster shares her journey through multiple industries to reach animation, the feeling of welcome that comes from belonging to the Guild, and her mission as a Shop Steward to empower TAG members through information and engagement. Name: Joie Foster Job Title: Assistant Director Studio: 20th Television Animation/American Dad! Contact Info: stewards-americandad@tag839.org Tell us a…

Story Supervisor Michael Herrera discusses how following his passions has led to thrilling opportunities, the deep connections he’s made through his work in animation, and his desire as a Shop Steward to help members understand the Guild and their power within it. Name: Michael Herrera Job Title: Story Supervisor Studio: Netflix (Burbank Office) Contact Info: stewards-netflix@tag839.org…

Character Designer MinJi Yoon talks about finding her place in animation during the pandemic, her joy in building stories alongside talented teammates, and her commitment as a Powerhouse Shop Steward to support co-workers during difficult times. Name: MinJi Yoon Job Title: Character Designer Studio: Powerhouse Animation Studios, Texas Contact Info: stewards-tx-powerhouse@tag839.org Tell us a bit…

From developing new worlds on screen to building community on the job, Skydance Shop Steward Kalina Murat is dedicated to supporting members and providing resources to help them navigate change. Name: Kalina Murat Job Title: Visual Development Artist Studio:  Skydance Contact info: stewards-skydance@tag839.org Tell us a little about yourself and your career journey. I’m originally from…

From Production Intern to seasoned Storyboard Artist, Skybound Shop Steward Kaitrin Snodgrass is focused on strengthening her workplace through information, education, and solidarity. Name: Kaitrin Snodgrass Job Title: Storyboard Revisionist Studio: Skybound Contact Info: stewards-skybound@tag839.org Tell us a little about yourself and your career journey. I originally started off as a Cartoon Network Production Intern in…

Design Coordinator Lauren Clinton Clark shares her journey into animation, her fervent support of workers rights, and how she became a champion for her colleagues on Rick and Morty. Name: Lauren Clinton Clark Job Title: Design Coordinator Studio: Rick and Morty Contact Info: stewards-rickmorty@tag839.org Tell us a bit about yourself and your career journey. My…

With three decades in the industry, DreamWorks Animation veteran Kolja Erman shares why his career inspired him to become a Shop Steward dedicated to fighting for increased member engagement and education. Name: Kolja Erman Job Title: Senior Technical Director Studio: DreamWorks Animation Contact Info: stewards-dreamworks@tag839.org  Tell us a bit about yourself and your career journey….

Nickelodeon Shop Steward Lake Fama shares his passion for creative collaboration, how Shop Stewards can make a worker feel less alone, and his commitment to advocating for fair working conditions for all of TAG’s Nickelodeon workers. Name: Lake Fama Job Title: Storyboard Artist Studio: Nickelodeon Contact Info: stewards-nickelodeon@tag839.org Tell us a bit about yourself and…

Storyboard Artist Bridget Underwood shares what inspired them to become a Shop Steward, their love of collaborative work, and their desire to empower fellow TAG members at Sony Pictures Animation.   Name: Bridget Underwood Job Title: Storyboard Artist Studio: Sony Pictures Animation Contact Info: stewards-SPA@tag839.org Tell us a bit about yourself and your career journey….

Titmouse NY Shop Steward Angela De Vito shares her love of working with people who inspire her, her passion for her workplace, and her commitment to keeping her co-workers informed as they go into negotiations.  Name: Angela De Vito Job Title: Retake Supervisor Studio: Titmouse NY Contact Info: stewards-titmouseny@tag839.org Tell us a bit about yourself…