GLAAD’s Entertainment Media Team not only works with entertainment-related media platforms to encourage fair, accurate, and inclusive representation of LGBT people, but also to combat problematic content and instances of defamation in these industries.  This process may involve reading scripts, viewing rough cuts, pitching story ideas, consulting with writers and producers, working with talent to better inform them about portraying LGBT characters and arranging entertainment-related events and panels.  GLAAD also promotes LGBT-inclusive projects through GLAAD’s newsroom, social media and the weekly LGBT TV listings, “Must-See LGBT TV,” and through its annual GLAAD Media Awards.

Zeke Stokes

Vice President of Programs – zstokes@glaad.org

Matt Kane

Director of Programs, Entertainment Media – mkane@glaad.org

Megan Townsend

Strategist – Entertainment Media – mtownsend@glaad.org

Max Gouttebroze

Strategist – Entertainment Media – mgouttebroze@glaad.org

Entertainment Media Interns

GLAAD's Entertainment Media Interns join the Programs Team in researching and monitoring LGBT-inclusive content on television and in film. They conduct research for the Studio Responsibility Index, Network Responsibility Index and contribute to GLAAD's newsroom.

Cleo Anderson – Antioch University – Class of 2016

Mariah Yamamoto – Boston University – Class of 2015

Jorge Molina – University of Southern California – Class of 2016

GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBT acceptance. As a dynamic media force, GLAAD tackles tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change. GLAAD protects all that has been accomplished and creates a world where everyone can live the life they love.