< Previous2023 Pioneer of the Year Dinner SupportersA24 Peter Adee Arsonal Design AV Squad Byron Berkley Chris Boreli Brielle Cinemas Sarah Brown Candis Burdett Centurion Film Service Alan Davy Rich Daughtridge Drissi Advertising Greg & Jennifer Dunn Exhibitor Support Partnership Steve Felperin Venka Galic Graphic Trends Gravillis Inc Mike & Sheri Hopkins Iyuno Dan Johnson Katherine Kubler Landmark Theatres Derek McLay Bob Milgram Branden Miller Mini Theatres Nova Theatre Circuit Tony Null Park Circus Group Amy Plummer RCM Media Chance Robertson Spotify SSI Advanced Post Services Eric Tabak Trailer Park & Art Machine Unfold Agency D. Vogel Walt Disney Ad Sales Wild Card Creative Workshop Creative Ramzy ZeidanChairman of the Board Mark Christiansen President Heather Morgan Executive Vice President Michelle Maddalena Treasurer Mary Nakagawa Secretary Lisa Bunnell Senior Vice President Shelli Taylor Vice President Melanie Valera Medical Advisor Edward Crandall, PhD, MD Executive Director Christina Blumer Board of Directors 2023 Pioneer of the YearTrustees Steve Buck Lisa Bunnell Mark Christiansen Brian Flanagan Keith Foenander Joe Garel Steve Garrett Hank Green Jeff Greenspun Scott Kennedy Spencer Klein Ron Krueger II Michelle Maddalena Justin McDaniel Jared Milgram Heather Morgan Mary Nakagawa Steve Schoenburg Paul Serwitz Cary Silvera Shelli Taylor Melanie Valera Mike Viane Todd Vradenburg Rob Westerling Jeff Wilk Ryan Wood Advisory Council Chris Aronson Megan Colligan Kyle Davies Scott Forman Elizabeth Frank Jeffrey Goldstein Jim Orr Jennifer Rogers-Etcheverry Mark Zoradi 2023 Pioneer of the YearThe Pioneers Assistance Fund (PAF) program provides financial assistance and supportive counseling for film industry members nationwide in exhibition, distribution and vendors exclusive to either sector who are experiencing hardship due to illness, accident or underemployment. The PAF staff of skilled social workers is knowledgeable about agencies and services nationwide and is here to provide information, regardless of eligibility. We now offer an educational video series, called INNERMISSION, which features experts in various fields speaking on topics such as financial literacy, anxiety, budgeting tips and much more. All of our sessions are recorded and made available on our YouTube channel to watch on demand. Social Service Consultations: When Life Is Challenging n Supportive counseling n Emergency grants n Health insurance advice n Housing assistance n Elder care guidance n Accessing free/low cost services in your area We also provide local referrals for: n Health care professionals n Vocational counselors n Home health agencies n Attorneys n Transportation services n Conservators n Low income housing n Financial advisors Whether you are in need of financial assistance or not, call for a free and confidential consultation. All consultations are conducted with holistic regard for each person’s unique emotional, medical, and financial status. Pioneers Assistance Fund How we can help: 2023 Pioneer of the YearTop 3 Client Issues: Financial Hardship Medical Issue Accident or Natural Disaster Empowering Purpose Total Clients Served: 2019/20: 300 2020/21: 12,751 2021/22: 653 2022/23: 1,073 Time Spent with Short Term Clients (in hours): Intake: 159 Advocacy/I&R/Case Planning: 479 Individual Counseling: 281 Budgeting Discussion: 44 *Fiscal years 2023 Pioneer of the YearNext >