Disney’s Creative Talent Development + Inclusion
We value our partnership with GEI and look forward to continued collaboration!
Saskia Pallais
Getting students to and through college and ultimately into quality high-paying jobs is about so much more than test scores and GPA.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti
Evolve is about more than injecting young people’s voices into our City’s creative output — it makes sure the studios of Hollywood better reflect the melting pot of backgrounds that makes Los Angeles extraordinary. This merger between Evolve and the Group Effort Initiative will provide even more individuals from underserved communities with the opportunity to chase their dreams, secure a career in our City’s most iconic industry, and help ensure our backlots and soundstages represent the diversity in our own backyard.
Josh Oreck
GEI has been instrumental in growing our company into a strong, multifaceted and vital entity in Hollywood.
Melanie Fletcher
GEI is one of our most trusted partners to resource tenacious, passionate & diverse voices for our internship program.
Erin Coleman
I don't know if I would have had these incredible opportunities if I didn't have GEI advocating for students like me.
Edith Jimenez
GEI has provided me with irreplaceable resources to build my career and knowledge in television.
Haley Seppa
Our students are hardworking, humble, and eager for a chance to prove themselves.
Amika Rahman
Thanks to GEI, I have learned the ins and outs of the entertainment industry.
Jackelyn Santiago
GEI believed in my creativity before I even had anything to showcase.
