Lisa Russell

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Lisa Russell is an Emmy-winning filmmaker, AI artist, and Founder of ArtsEnvoy.ai, a pioneering platform at the intersection of art, technology, and social impact. With over 20 years of experience working with the United Nations and international NGOs, she has produced award-winning films and global campaigns that amplify underrepresented voices.

Russell is also the Founder of Create2030, a global artist-led network that connects the creative economy to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. She currently serves as Global Co-Chair of the UN Civil Society Conference ImPACT Coalition on Arts and Culture and as a Women in AI Ambassador, championing inclusive innovation in the digital age.

“As a visionary creative leader, I strive to transform systems so that artists everywhere can shape narratives, influence policy, and power inclusive futures.”