Geena Davis

Founder and Chair · Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media · company speakers →

Academy Award-winning actor and gender-equality activist. Founder and chair of the nonprofit Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, which seeks to eliminate unconscious bias and challenge stereotypes in media targeting children. Won an Oscar for best supporting actress for 'The Accidental Tourist'. Starred in films including 'Thelma and Louise', 'A League of Their Own', and 'Beetlejuice'. Semi-finalist in U.S. Olympic Trials for archery. Appointed special envoy for ITU's Tech Needs Girls campaign. Institute partnered on research with UN Women.

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