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Amanda Kelso
Producer, Board Director, Advisor, Investor, Brand + Marketing Leader
Amanda Kelso is currently serving as the Acting CEO of the Sundance Institute, a position she assumed following the departure of Joana Vicente in March 2024.24 Kelso has a rich background in creative communications and brand leadership, having spent over 25 years in various roles across both technology and non-profit sectors. Notably, she has held significant positions such as Managing Director at Google Creative Lab and has been instrumental in overseeing Instagram's community engagement for over a billion users.1
In addition to her role at Sundance, Amanda Kelso is actively involved in the creative community as a member of the board of trustees for the Sundance Institute and the Producers Guild of America's New Media Council. She has also served as a judge for the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences.15 Her work has garnered recognition at prestigious events like the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity and SXSW.1
Kelso holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Film from Columbia College, Columbia University, which complements her extensive experience in both storytelling and technology.13
