About OUR BOARD & STAFF

Patti Price
president and founder

Patti Price exemplifies the notion that it's never too late to pursue one's passion. In a previous career, she excelled in corporate management and negotiations, overseeing multi-million dollar departments and saving her company over $6M in one year, before transitioning to a fulfilling career as a producer. Leveraging her business acumen, she established KP Films and KP Films studio in North Carolina. Today, she is a distinguished award-winning producer with a diverse slate of films and a proponent of highlighting the significance of music in film.

Now, her love of music and support of women has come together in this worthy project.

Emerald Khan
vice president

Emerald Khan is a Caribbean-American performing artist & filmmaker. She has earned multiple awards for her contributions to independent films as an actor, composer, and producer. She is actively developing her skills to support building her body of work and create more on & off-screen productions. Her work extends beyond the stage and into the community where she volunteers her time with veterans, the low/no income community, mentoring teens, and a variety of other philanthropic efforts.

CLAIRE ANTON Secretary

Claire Anton graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) with a BFA in Animation in 2023. Since then, she has shown her film Primogeniture to several film festival audiences. Claire has also been out on the road, traveling with musicians for performances and handling production. She has her producer hat on for both animated and live-action features including "Envie", "Journey to Now", "Rose Is Not a Flower", and more.

BROOKE Frassinelli treasurer

Brooke Frassinelli is a former teacher and curriculum specialist with a passion for fostering creativity and inspiring others. With a background in education, she has dedicated her career to developing effective learning strategies and innovative curriculum solutions.

Outside of her professional life, Brooke is an avid lover of art, travel, movies, and music. She values quality time with her family and strives to maintain a positive, ambitious, and creative outlook on life. Brooke's dedication to growth, both personally and professionally, continues to shape her approach to everything she does.

dianne Davidson Executive Director

Dianne Davidson possesses a rich and varied background in the entertainment industry. Since the release of her debut album at 17, she has cultivated a successful career as a singer/songwriter, producer, publisher, and band leader. Her strong moral compass has earned her a reputation as a principled professional, and she is delighted to be involved in this project, which endeavors to assist women and girls in the industry in staying true to themselves and their artistic vision.

Toni Redman

A SAG & AEA NYC professionally trained actor and former model with Ford Modeling Agency, Toni Redman is honored to have worked at every level of professional entertainment. She coaches, casts, directs, and produces plays and films in the U.S. and abroad for the US Embassy. Toni is recognized internationally as an Instructor of Drama and Speech for the American International School, Riyadh, and a New York City casting director for Mason Street Warehouse. Believing education is the foundation for all success, Toni studied acting with the prestigious Juilliard, Yale School of Drama, The Neighborhood Playhouse, and Stella Adler Studios. She recently added professor to her many titles, teaching acting at a California University as well as with Sam Christensen Studios, Hollywood. A resident teaching artist for The Laguna Playhouse, Toni lives for the moments her actors find their spark, and their characters come to life.

Kim Freeman

Kim Freeman is a powerhouse in brand development and sales strategy, with over 30 years of experience building multiple million-dollar brands and transforming businesses from the inside out. As co-owner of the #1 weight loss transformation center in the U.S. and a key strategist behind Fortune 100 training programs, she's created the systems and structures that drive explosive growth. From leading corporate teams to shaping wellness empires, Kim's unmatched expertise in automation, sales, tech, and marketing has made her a sought-after advisor, media consultant, and industry trailblazer.

Beyond business, she's a proud mom to three beautiful, talented girls, wife to the actual Mr. Incredible, and is currently expanding her creative empire as a producer in film, television, and music—bringing stories to life with the same passion and precision she brings to business.

Alex Freeman is an 18-year-old singer, songwriter, producer, actress, and entrepreneur with over a decade of performance experience, including opening for artists from Kidz Bop to Toby Keith.

Featured on outlets such as CBS, NBC, and iHeart Radio, Alex's work spans live music, songwriting, acting, and advocacy. With hundreds of original songs, internships with Grammy Award-winning producers, and songwriting hall of famers. She is a presence in music journalism and fashion media, as a published author, she continues to break industry barriers.

Recognized as one of Role Model Magazine's "100 Unstoppable Girls and Women," Alex brings a voice of authenticity, resilience, and purpose to every stage she steps on.

Alex Freeman

Donna Caldwell

Donna Caldwell, currently serving as VP of Programming for WIFT, has been a working member of the entertainment industry for over thirty years, with extensive experience in public relations, artist development, music clearance, supervision and licensing.

As a publicist, she has worked with a diverse clientele that included comedians, (Cheech Marin), child stars (Todd Bridges) and actors on their way to stardom (Lawrence Fishburne and Regina King). She has worked with top-selling country artists like Michael Peterson and small indie music labels including the artist owned pop label, Chauffeur Records. Donna spent 15 years at Paramount Television’s Music Division. At Paramount TV (now CBS Studios) she placed music in Paramount’s network, syndicated and cable television programs, including “Girlfriends,” “The Game,” “Medium,” “Frasier” and four “Star Trek” series.

After moving to Nashville in 2007 she began working with publishers and indie artists placing music in film, as well as supervising music for independent film projects. She currently produces the Nashville based entertainment magazine series, “HotSpot Nashville” and recently began producing the new talk show, “Bless Your Heart.”

As VP of Programming for Nashville WIFT, she provides educational opportunities for our members via seminars, master classes and internships with local production entities. She spearheaded the WIFT Academy mentorship program and is supervising the launch of WIFT’s new female-centric streaming channel, FLAG TV.

Shannon King's narrative exemplifies her exceptional fortitude, strategic reinvention, and business acumen, serving as a powerful inspiration to countless individuals. As a distinguished corporate leader, her vision and expertise garnered widespread recognition, with notable achievements including her presence on the New York Stock Exchange.

Shannon's accomplishments across various sectors have solidified her reputation as a dedicated professional and mentor, passionately empowering others to reach their full potential.

A serious car accident forced her to confront her own mortality, yet Shannon emerged even more resilient, driven to make a profound impact on the lives of women worldwide.

Beyond her entrepreneurial pursuits, Shannon is a vocal advocate for women's rights, assuming multiple roles as a mentor, philanthropist, and motivational speaker. Her life, marked by challenges and accomplishments, serves as a source of inspiration for many, reinforcing the notion that determination and purpose can transform adversity into a catalyst for profound growth and self-improvement.

Shannon King

“My hope for the future, not just in the music industry, but in every young girl I meet, is that they all realize their worth and ask for it.” — Taylor Swift