Ryan Seacrest Foundation Adds Industry Leaders to Prestigious Industry Advisory Committee

The Ryan Seacrest Foundation (RSF) recently announced its latest cohort for its Industry Advisory Committee. Composed of professionals spanning a variety of sectors including music, television, film, and sports, these accomplished individuals offer their expertise, resources, and influence to help the foundation provide one-of-a-kind experiences for young patients in children’s hospitals nationwide.

The Industry Advisory Committee for RSF plays a key role in guiding and advising the foundation’s entertainment initiatives. By leveraging their knowledge and networks, the Industry Advisory Committee helps bring talent visits to Seacrest Studios, procure original behind-the-scenes content, secure auction packages and leverage talent relationships to help aid in funding for the foundation.

“It truly is an honor to welcome these powerhouses to the RSF Family as we lean on their insights to take our Foundation’s impact on patients and their families to new heights,” said Meredith Seacrest Leach, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Ryan Seacrest Foundation. “Each member of our Industry Advisory Committee offers a unique perspective that will help us continue to create special moments for patients and grow awareness around the foundation, and we are so grateful to them for lending their expertise to us.”

The newest members of the Industry Advisory Committee join returning members Debra O’Connell, President, News Group & Networks, Disney Entertainment, Devin DeToro Marketing, Red Light Management, Keith Rothschild, Head, Promotion, RCA Records, and Scot Fink, SVP, Promotion and Partnerships at Disney Music Group.

The newest members of Industry Advisors include:

Dan Pearson, Founder and CEO, Lakeside Entertainment Group – New York, NY 
Fount Lynch, SVP, Publicity, Warner Music, Nashville – Nashville, TN
Jacki Artis, Manager, Social Impact, UTA Foundation – Nashville, TN
Jennifer Vessio, Publicist/Owner, 1220 Entertainment – Nashville, TN
Jess Pettigrove, Publicist, The Lede Company – Nashville, TN
Lisa Wolfe, SVP, Operations, Range Music/Range Media Partners – New York, NY
Lucas Romeo, Executive Vice President, Pop Audience at REPUBLIC – New York, NY
Nicholas Fustor, Director, Impact and Fan Services, WWE – Stamford, CT
Nikki Walsh, VP, Soundtracks & Marketing, Film Music, Universal Pictures – Los Angeles, CA
Otis Maher, PD/Host, iHeartMedia Atlanta – Atlanta, GA

We can't wait to work alongside these inspiring individuals!