Julie Winokur | FOUNDER + EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Julie Winokur has been a storyteller for over two decades, first as a magazine writer and then as a documentary filmmaker. She launched Talking Eyes in 2002 as a way to focus on creating visual media that catalyzes positive social change. Her work has appeared on PBS, the Documentary Channel, MediaStorm, National Geographic Magazine and Discovery online, as well as in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times Magazine, The Washington Post, and MSNBC.com. Beyond broadcast and publication, Winokur works extensively with nonprofit organizations to develop their messages and put Talking Eyes' films to work at the grassroots level. She has been a National Geographic Explorer and served on the faculty of Rutgers University-Newark and the International Center of Photography in New York.
Ed Kashi | PHOTOGRAPHER
Ed Kashi is a photojournalist, filmmaker and educator dedicated to documenting the social and political issues that define our times. Ed is a member of VII Photo Agency, as well as a mentor, teacher and lecturer. He was named Multimedia Photographer of the Year by the Pictures of the Year International in 2014, and has won numerous awards from World Press Photo, UNICEF’s Photo of the Year 2010, a Prix Pictet 2010 Commission, and honors from Communication Arts and American Photography. Kashi’s images have been published and exhibited worldwide. He has published seven books, including Curse of the Black Gold: 50 Years of Oil in the Niger Delta and THREE. Kashi’s latest book Photojournalisms, is a compilation of journal writings to his wife, done over a nearly 20-year period, from various locations around the world.
Cat McGrath | PRODUCER
Cat McGrath is a producer and journalist with over a decade of experience crafting national stories about education for PBS and nonprofit organizations. Her work includes videos on the opioid epidemic, dyslexia, federal education grants, school leaders, music and the arts, as well as a full length PBS documentary about technology in the classroom. She’s passionate about telling stories with social relevance to viewers who are in a position to actualize change. Prior to her work in education, Cat produced for A&E, The History Channel, and KRON4 TV in S.F. where she got her start in film and video production.
Rachel Dennis | PRODUCER
Rachel Dennis is a filmmaker, designer, and producer with a deep belief in the power of a great narrative. Her work has taken her all over the world in pursuit of stories about global poverty and human migration, and has appeared on National Geographic, The Atlantic, The New York Times, and The Guardian. Rachel is a 2012 graduate of the School of Media and Journalism at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she worked on the award-winning Living Galapagos project.
Michael Curry | COLORIST + DIGITAL PRODUCER
Michael Curry is a colorist, digital artist, and computer scientist with a passion for imaging. From the darkroom to the IDE, he has followed the progression of imaging technology for the past 20+ years producing prints, exhibitions, and books for numerous photographers, filmmakers, and artists. Michael has worked with Talking Eyes Media & Ed Kashi for over 15 years and currently serves on the faculty of SUNY New Paltz.