Ben Lopez

Ben Lopez is responsible for the overall design, strategic planning and execution of all programs for the National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP). Prior to becoming Executive Director, he served as Projects Director where he supervised the selection process and management of the Latino Media Market, a highly curated market that takes place during the NALIP Media Summit, the largest and most important gathering of Latinxs in media nationwide. In addition, Ben oversees the Diverse Women in Media Initiative, the Latino Media Fest and Latino Lens Programs. Ben serves as the year-round industry liaison for content creators in the Latino Lens programs, working with the top agencies in the world to curate and match these creators with key industry professionals who can move their careers forward. Ben has consulted for the major Hollywood studios and networks as well as the world's top leading talent agencies about inclusion.