Featured Alumni

Empowered by Park will highlight the impactful endeavors of five remarkable alumni who are actively shaping a better world through their work.

Alexander Cammy ’16

Alexander Cammy ’16

Alexander Cammy ’16  is a seasoned cultural investigator with a dedication to authentic storytelling. He uses a powerful combination of culture-forward quant and qual research to uncover insights that help brands connect with their audiences on a deeper level. As Manager of Marketplace & Cultural Intelligence at Paramount Alex is committed to creating human first, thought-provoking insights. Throughout his tenure at Paramount Alex’s work has touched nearly every iconic brand from Yellowstone to SpongeBob SquarePants to RuPaul’s Drag Race. 

Alex also consults for GLAAD, the world’s largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization in support of their mission to accelerate acceptance of the LGBTQ community while ensuring fair, accurate, and inclusive representation. Additionally, Alex is an honored member of The Advertising Research Foundation Creative Council, whose goals include enhancing understanding of how research and data can be used to increase the power of advertising.

Alex is a frequent national mainstage presenter and has shared his insights with the US Department of Defense and the US Food and Drug Administration. His research has been featured in publications including Variety and The Advocate. Alex holds a degree in Television Media Studies from Ithaca College, along with the title, membership, and distinction of Park Scholar.

Jazmin Correa ’06

Jazmin Correa ’06

Jazmin Correa ’06 is an award-winning advertising strategist in active pursuit of digital ideas that transform our world. Her career began at top agencies in NYC, where she was a driving force behind some of the most innovative channel strategies for brands in the CPG, lifestyle, and financial space including Disney, Remy Martin, and CFA Institute. Her desire to serve a broader community led her to the Peace Corps, where she volunteered with the Philippine National Weather Bureau to design digital-forward climate change and disaster awareness campaigns for people in vulnerable regions. Currently, she is Global Director at Merck leading creative digital strategy for some of the most pressing health issues of our time: driving awareness of infectious diseases and motivating vaccination uptake. Jazmin completed an MSc in Behavioral Sciences from London School of Economics and Political Sciences and a BS in Integrated Marketing Communications and Legal Studies from Ithaca College.

Leah Galant ’15

Leah Galant ’15

Leah Galant ’15 is a director and Fulbright Scholar based in New York whose storytelling focuses on unexpected narratives that challenge perceptions. In 2022, she was recognized as one of DOC NYC’s 40 under 40. Leah’s directorial debut ON THE DIVIDE premiered at the Tribeca 2021 Film Festival and was broadcast on POV PBS on April 18th 2022. She was a Sundance Ignite and Jacob Burns Fellow where she created DEATH METAL GRANDMA (SXSW 2018) about a 97 year old Holocaust survivor named Inge Ginsberg who sings death metal which won “Best Documentary” at the American Pavilion at Cannes Film Festival, and is a NY Times Op Doc. While at Ithaca College in 2015 she was named one of Variety’s “110 Students to Watch in Film and Media” for her work on THE PROVIDER that follows a traveling abortion doctor in Texas (SXSW 2016, Student Emmy Award) and BEYOND THE WALL about a formerly incarcerated individuals re-entry process.   She is currently a member-owner at Meerkat Media cooperative production company and working on her second feature length film on memory culture.  

Elena Piech ’19

Elena Piech ’19

Elena Piech ’19, has passion for media, new technology, and serving others. Elena's focus lies in leveraging cutting-edge technology to empower organizations. As a Producer at the groundbreaking 3D production studio ZeroSpace, she spearheads innovative projects utilizing state-of-the-art tools like the ICVFX stage for virtual production, Vicon and Markerless Motion Capture Stage, Volumetric Capture Stage, and Photogrammetry Studio. Juggling multiple roles, Elena excels in project production, business development, idea pitching, proposal writing, and strategizing creative and technical approaches. She is pioneering metaverse experiences, pushing boundaries in 3D creativity and innovation.

Elena is one of the founding members of New York's Women in Real Time organization, an organization creating a space for women working in this emerging industry to unite and connect with others. Elena's involvement extends to finding ways to make these innovative new technologies more accessible for non-profits and emerging content creators. Elena encourages her studio to take on low budget or pro-bono projects with non-profits, such as STEM for Dance, and by supporting ZeroSpace's Artist Residency Program, fostering collaborations with artists and collectives. By providing space, tools, and networking opportunities, Elena contributes to the growth of the local creative technology community. Additionally, through hosting monthly meetups and outreach efforts, ZeroSpace fulfills its commitment to supporting underserved communities and emerging creators, embodying Elena's ethos of service and innovation. 

Ellis Williams ’13

Ellis Williams ’13

Ellis Williams ’13 is a two-time Emmy award winning Producer with outstanding achievements in two different categories. He has built a career in sports media on digital and broadcast platforms. Williams develops content that uncovers the realities of existing in a diverse group highlighting the impact these characters have on their environments. It is his goal to bring nuance and beauty to their experiences generating inclusive content.

Williams gained notoriety in 2020 when he directed the "8:46" campaign; a companywide initiative centered on accountability and allyship at the height of social unrest in America. This campaign evolved into a partnership with the PGA of America for the 2020 PGA Championship and was recognized by New York Film Festivals TV & Film Awards for social justice coverage. Williams went on to become one of Sports Business Journal's Under 30 New Voices for 2020.

Today, Williams embarks on his journey as a Director and Producer creating original programming for CBS Sports in addition to advancing his own solo endeavors with his production company Once in a Lifetime Media Inc. His goal is to expand his reach into short films ultimately directing narrative films.