Stephanie Sharis

Stephanie Sharis is a digital media professional with an extensive background in media and technology. She is the Co-Founder and former CEO of Lightbeam, a storytelling platform dedicated to closing the empathy gap.13 Currently, she serves as the President & Chief Operating Officer of Good News Network, a positive media company founded in 1997.2

Professional Background:

• Co-Founder and former CEO of Lightbeam, the first storytelling platform focused on empathetic films3
• Previously served as CEO of Cricket Media2
• COO of SnagFilms and Indiewire2
• Founder of Athena Media Consulting2

Education:

• Master of Public Policy in Media Policy from Harvard Kennedy School
• BA in English from Wesleyan University1

Current Roles:

• President & COO of Good News Network2
• Strategic Advisor at Lightbeam1
• Strategy and Business Development Consultant at WRiTE BRAiN WORLD1

Stephanie has over two decades of experience in digital media, building products and running companies with a focus on positive storytelling and media.2