Founder. Creative Media Group

Maria Taylor is a change agent, and female business owner. She is the CEO of the Media company Crashing Waves Pictures and the Nonprofit Organization Creative Media Group. Maria has over 15 years experience as a Filmmaker and Industry Professional. She teaches the technical side of cinematography and is one of the very few women of color with the title "Cinematographer." Her work throughout Media reflects shifting the narrative on how we do business behind the lens and empowering Content Creators from BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities

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Jeffrey Cedeno is a digital marketing and brand building expert with over 15 years of experience developing major brand marketing strategies and executing global brand campaigns. Jeffrey is a native New Yorker who graduated from NYU and has a business master’s degree from FIT. He dedicates his time to help small organizations and businesses build solid strategies for success such as his current work with CMG!

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Founder of Style Bound Inc. a lifestyle management company, Michelle is an experienced business owner with a demonstrated history of working in the consulting industry. Michelle has helped to obtain endorsements for countless celebrities. She is a strong business development professional who has the ability to enhance CMG’s public image. Her role as Director of Philanthropy for Creative Media Group ensures adequate resources and strategies with a donor-centered philosophy.

London Advisory Board Member

Sofia Spalding is a UK native, currently living in Central London. Sofia is a multi-faceted professional with a background in mental health, community services, and organizational planning. She brings the ability to leverage connections and resources to develop collective action. Sofia’s passion for the advancement of young people rounds out her role as an Advisory Board Member for Creative Media Group.

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Chris Steele is a sales and marketing expert. His services have been retained to successfully launch, establish and manage a broad range of products for well known global brands such as Nokia, Vertu, Techno Marine, and Tag Heuer just to name a few. In early 2007 Chris introduced his own luxury consulting firm- Chris Steele Partners, LLC -developing Sales and Marketing strategies for major brands. As an advisory Board Member Chris Steele lends his personal and professional resources in order to expand CMG’s relationships and maximize profitability.

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BRIAN E. WRIGHT is the Co-Founder & President of Max Edwards Company, which specializes in strategic consulting focused on growth, social impact, and DE&I strategies for corporations, foundations, and non-profits. Brian’s career includes working for top media companies, including The CW Network, Universal Studios, House of Blues, Disney, Warner Bros., and FOX Sports. He has led diverse teams that planned and executed major projects such as the launch of cable networks, digital divisions, and media tech facilities. Max Edwards Company has a successful track record of launching impact projects, including co-creating the AT&T Veterans Media Fellowship, securing funding for Veterans in Media & Entertainment, launching The CW’s Community Screening Series, Project-Oriented Development Media Training, and Skill Sharp: The Podcast