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Award-winning documentary filmmaker Cheryl Miller Houser works with brands and organizations to drive connection, engagement and positive action through storytelling. She writes, directs and produces documentaries, commercials, branded content and all forms of storytelling featuring real people.

Cheryl also gives inspirational keynotes and workshops globally on how to harness the craft and science of storytelling to engage people emotionally and coaches high level execs to help them convey their heart and humanity.

Some of Cheryl's credits include feature documentary GENERATION STARTUP following 6 young people launching startups in Detroit, TRUTH TO TRANSFORMATION about the overhaul of the foster care system in NJ, web series, commercials and launch videos.