President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities

Liz Manne is the Executive Director of FilmAid International, a humanitarian organization that harnesses the power of film to educate and bring hope to refugees and other communities in need around the globe. Formerly an executive with Sundance Channel, co-founder of Fine Line Features, and consultant to HBO Films, Ms. Manne has helped shepherd more than 100 independent films to diverse audiences. Ms. Manne is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.