Sherry Simpson Dean is an Emmy and Sundance award winning documentary film producer well known for her commitment to human rights. Her work has focused globally on the role of music in social change having conducted impact campaigns for The United Nations, UNEP and The Bully Project among others. She recently joined ITVS as its Sr. Director of Engagement & Impact. In this new role, she leads the galvanizing of national conversations about social innovation, sparked by the bold stories comprising Independent Lens.