Connect with us

Technology

Season 10 of FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. Paired With New Season of Local History Series LOST LA On New PBS SoCal 2024 Schedule

Published

1 year ago

on

Sixth Season of Regional Historical Documentary Series Features A Look at Local Fast Food, Tiki Culture, Cemeteries, Historic Filipinotown and More With Special Encore January 3 on KCET

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — PBS SoCal and KCET, Southern California’s flagship PBS stations, announced today the 2024 return of the locally produced, historical documentary series LOST LA, a co-production with the University of Southern California Libraries, part of their longstanding commitment to building public engagement with regional history collections. Public historian and writer Nathan Masters returns as Host for the sixth season of LOST LA with untold histories behind tiki culture, fast food, Historic Filipinotown, hiking, tuberculosis and cemeteries. LOST LA joins the previously announced award-winning, acclaimed series FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR to complete a night of historical exploration. Celebrated scholar Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. will helm the 10th anniversary season of FINDING YOUR ROOTS, which will trace the ancestral histories of the series’ first-ever, non-celebrity participants in addition to 18 new celebrity guests. The new season of LOST LA is scheduled on PBS SoCal beginning Tues., Jan. 2 at 7:30 p.m. PT, leading into 10, all-new episodes of FINDING YOUR ROOTS at 8 p.m. PT. A special encore of LOST LA will also be broadcast on Wed., Jan. 3 at 8 p.m. PT on KCET in Southern California. After the broadcast, each episode of LOST LA and FINDING YOUR ROOTS will be available to stream on their companion websites above and on the free PBS App. Members of PBS SoCal and KCET will get early access to stream all six episodes on PBS Passport starting Jan. 2.

The half-hour series LOST LA explores the region’s hidden past through documents, photos and other rare artifacts from California libraries and archives. Since its premiere in January of 2016, the series has continued to challenge the assumption that Los Angeles is a city without a history. Instead, LOST LA offers a history of Southern California that is not often told, or has been forgotten, bringing primary sources of Los Angeles history to the screen and connecting them to the Los Angeles of today.

Ten new episodes of FINDING YOUR ROOTS will debut in the new season that in addition to exploring the family mysteries of three members of the viewing public after a nationwide casting call, will solve family mysteries of well-known guests including actors Valerie Bertinelli (“One Day at a Time”), Danielle Brooks (“The Color Purple”), LeVar Burton (“Star Trek”), Michael Douglas (“Wall Street”), Lena Dunham (“Girls”), Brendan Fraser (“The Whale”), Tracy Morgan (“30 Rock”), Ed O’Neill (“Modern Family”), Bob Odenkirk (“Better Call Saul”), Anthony Ramos (“In the Heights”), Wes Studi (“The Last of the Mohicans”), Jesse Williams (“Grey’s Anatomy”); comedian Iliza Shlesinger; musicians Ciara, Sammy Hagar, Alanis Morissette and Dionne Warwick; and journalist Sunny Hostin.

The new episodes of LOST LA will be telecast as follows (subject to change):

“Fast Food and Car Culture” – Tues., Jan. 2 at 7:30 p.m. on PBS SoCal / Wed., Jan. 3 at 8 p.m. on KCET
From McDonald’s to Taco Bell, many of the world’s most iconic fast-food chains were born in SoCal including Bob’s Big Boy, In-N-Out Burger and Del Taco. This episode explores how car culture and the restaurant industry collided in the LA region, forever shaping the way Americans dine and drive. Featured interviews include: LA Times’ Gustavo Arrellano and Stacy Perman, LA Magazine’s Chris Nichols and author/chef George Geary.

“Historic Filipinotown” – Tues., Jan. 9 at 7:30 p.m. on PBS SoCal / Wed., Jan. 10 at 8 p.m. on KCET
Filipino Americans fight to make their heritage more visible in Los Angeles. This episode explores the Yo-Yo’s surprising origin story, tours Historic Filipinotown in a Jeepny and tastes classic Filipino street foods. Featured interviews include: activist/librarian Florante Ibanez and the hosts of “This Filipino Life” podcast.

“Hiking Trailblazers” – Tues., Jan. 16 at 7:30 p.m. on PBS SoCal / Wed., Jan. 17 at 8 p.m. on KCET
Meet the people who led Angelenos onto their local trails, including early wellness guru Paul Bragg. In this episode, Nathan explores the origins of LA hiking, from the Indigenous people who first walked the land to activists like Walk Good’s Etienne Maurice who blaze new paths over familiar terrain. Featured interviews include: Modern Hiker’s Casey Schreiner.

“Eternal City: Los Angeles Cemeteries” – Tues., Jan. 23 at 7:30 p.m. on PBS SoCal / Wed., Jan. 24 at 8 p.m. on KCET
Visit Forest Lawn, Evergreen and Hollywood Forever to see how LA reinvented the cemetery. In this episode, Nathan and UCLA’s Eric Avila visit the gravesites of the rich and famous while learning how racial segregation once divided the dead. Featured interviews include: The Chinese Historical Society’s Eugene Moy and film historian Karie Bible.

“Tuberculosis, the Forgotten Plague” – Tues., Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m. on PBS SoCal / Wed., Jan. 31 at 8 p.m. on KCET
Archives reveal the “forgotten plague” that shaped Southern California. In this episode, Nathan explores how California’s fresh air and cheap land drew consumptives to local sanatoriums as well as the stark reality of life as a tuberculosis patient. Featured interviews include: USC’s William Deverell, LA Times’ Patt Morrison and infectious disease specialist Dr. Brenda Jones.

“Tiki Bars and Their Hollywood Origins” – Tues., Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. on PBS SoCal / Wed., Feb. 7 at 8 p.m. on KCET
Nathan explores some of the oldest Tiki bars in Southern California. In this episode, discover the Hollywood origins of Don the Beachcomber and learn how postwar American pop culture appropriated the rich traditions of the South Pacific. Featured interviews include: Tiki Ti’s Mike Buhen, Tiki Scholar Sven Kirsten and Strong Water’s Ying Chang and Robert Adamson.

Digital efforts will build upon the stories told in each of this season’s episodes, highlighting never-before-seen, newly digitized historic images and focusing on the unique access to archives that is at the core of LOST LA. Audiences will also have the opportunity to share their own stories, as well as interact with show creators including host Nathan Masters during a live chat/Q&A on YouTube during the premiere of “Fast Food and Car Culture” on Tues., Jan. 2 at 7:30 p.m. PT.

In conjunction with the new Lost LA season, PBS SoCal will be making episodes from this and past seasons of the series available on the Events Resource Library on pbssocal.org. With a range of original local content, this free digital hub equips organizations to host community screenings. Offering customizable invites, downloadable episodes and engaging post-screening content, the Events Resource Library fosters local storytelling, dialogue and connections.

LOST LA is supported by The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Department of Arts and Culture and Creative Recovery LA and other generous institutional funders.

For more information about LOST LA and to watch episodes online, visit pbssocal.org/LostLA

Follow on social at @pbssocal and @kcet.

About PBS SOCAL and KCET
PBS SoCal and KCET are both part of the donor-supported community institution, the Public Media Group of Southern California. PBS SoCal is the flagship PBS station for diverse people across California and delivers content and experiences that inspire, inform and educate. PBS SoCal offers the full slate of beloved PBS programs including MASTERPIECE, NOVA, PBS NewsHour, FRONTLINE, and a broad library of documentary films with works from Ken Burns; as well as educational content including PBS KIDS programs like DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD and CURIOUS GEORGE. KCET showcases the best of PBS and is a leading source for arts, culture, and news in Southern California. Through innovative storytelling, KCET explores and expresses our dynamic local communities helping residents understand and connect with the region’s diverse communities and ideas. For additional information about both KCET and PBS SoCal productions, web-exclusive content, programming schedules and community events, please visit kcet.org and pbssocal.org. Locally produced original content and PBS programs are available to stream on the FREE PBS App, which is available on iOS and Android devices, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV, Samsung Smart TV, Chromecast and VIZIO SmartCast TV. PBS SoCal is available to livestream on the PBS App, YouTube TV, Direct TV now, Hulu TV Live and Local Now. KCET is also available to watch live on YouTube TV.

About USC LIBRARIES
The USC Libraries actively support the discovery, creation, and preservation of knowledge at the University of Southern California and beyond. The libraries serve as host institution for L.A. as Subject, an association of more than 267 libraries, cultural institutions, official archives, and private collectors dedicated to preserving and telling the sometimes-hidden histories of the Los Angeles region. Southern California history is among the USC Libraries’ prominent collections and programming strengths, and Lost LA is an emblem of USC’s connection and commitment to Los Angeles as a Pacific Rim megacity.

About McGee Media
McGee Media was founded by award-winning filmmaker Dyllan McGee to produce documentary content that is innovative, compelling, and immersive. Every story is born from a vision of a fairer and more equitable world. Whether it is the sweeping history of the African-American experience, or the intimate personal stories of the hundreds of women who made up the feminist movement, McGee Media uses television, film, and digital media in radical new ways to inform and inspire. Recent projects include Emmy nominated FREDERICK DOUGLASS: IN FIVE SPEECHES (HBO), NOT DONE: WOMEN REMAKING AMERICA (PBS), THE BLACK CHURCH: THIS IS OUR STORY, THIS IS OUR SONG (PBS), and BLACK AMERICA SINCE MLK: AND STILL I RISE (PBS) as well as MAKING BLACK AMERICA, RECONSTRUCTION: AMERICA AFTER THE CIVIL WAR (PBS), AFRICA’S GREAT CIVILIZATIONS (PBS), MAKERS (PBS), FINDING YOUR ROOTS (PBS), ONCE & FOR ALL (AOL), FIRST IN HUMAN (Discovery), and RANCHER, FARMER, FISHERMAN (Discovery).

About Inkwell Media
Inkwell Media was founded by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. to produce sophisticated documentary films about the African and African-American experience for a broad audience. The six-part PBS documentary series THE AFRICAN AMERICANS: MANY RIVERS TO CROSS (2013) earned the 2013 Peabody Award and NAACP Image Award. Inkwell has co-produced FREDERICK DOUGLASS: IN FIVE SPEECHES (2022), FINDING YOUR ROOTS, Seasons 1-9 (2012-2023), MAKING BLACK AMERICA (2022), THE BLACK CHURCH: THIS IS OUR STORY, THIS IS OUR SONG (2021), RECONSTRUCTION: AMERICA AFTER THE CIVIL WAR (2019), AFRICA’S GREAT CIVILIZATIONS (2017), BLACK AMERICA SINCE MLK: AND STILL I RISE (2016), BLACK IN LATIN AMERICA (2011), FACES OF AMERICA (2010), LOOKING FOR LINCOLN (2009), AFRICAN AMERICAN LIVES 2 (2008), OPRAH‘S ROOTS (2007) and AFRICAN AMERICAN LIVES (2006).

About Kunhardt Films
Kunhardt Films specializes in documentary films about the people and ideas that shape American history. Most recently completed is the 4 part Apple TV+ documentary series, LINCOLN’S DILEMMA. Previous documentaries include the 3-part HBO series, OBAMA: IN PURSUIT OF A MORE PERFECT UNION and feature documentary, A CHOICE OF WEAPONS: INSPIRED BY GORDON PARKS. Past productions include Emmy and Peabody award winning, TRUE JUSTICE: BRYAN STEVENSON’S FIGHT FOR EQUALITY (HBO, 2019); JOHN MCCAIN: FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS (HBO, 2018); KING IN THE WILDERNESS (HBO, 2018); THE NEWSPAPERMAN: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF BEN BRADLEE (HBO, 2017); BECOMING WARREN BUFFETT (HBO, 2017); JIM: THE JAMES FOLEY STORY (HBO, 2016). Other films include LIVING WITH LINCOLN (HBO, 2015); NIXON BY NIXON: IN HIS OWN WORDS (HBO, 2014); FINDING YOUR ROOTS (PBS); MAKERS: WOMEN WHO MAKE AMERICA (PBS); THE AFRICAN AMERICANS: MANY RIVERS TO CROSS; (PBS); and GLORIA: IN HER OWN WORDS (HBO, 2011). Kunhardt Films was founded in 1987 as Kunhardt Productions. It is run by Peter Kunhardt and his two sons Teddy and George in Pleasantville, New York.

About WETA
WETA is the leading public broadcaster in the nation’s capital, serving Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia with educational initiatives and with high-quality programming on television, radio and digital platforms. WETA Washington, D.C., is the second-largest producing station for public television in the United States, with news and public affairs programs including PBS NEWSHOUR and WASHINGTON WEEK WITH THE ATLANTIC; documentaries by Ken Burns and Florentine Films, such as THE AMERICAN BUFFALO and THE U.S. AND THE HOLOCAUST; series and documentaries by Prof. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., including GOSPEL and MAKING BLACK AMERICA: THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE; performance specials including IN PERFORMANCE AT THE WHITE HOUSE and THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS GERSHWIN PRIZE FOR POPULAR SONG; and health content from Well Beings, a multiplatform campaign. More information on WETA and its programs and services is available at http://www.weta.org. Visit http://www.facebook.com/wetatvfm on Facebook or follow @WETAtvfm on Twitter.

About PBS
PBS, with more than 330 member stations, offers all Americans the opportunity to explore new ideas and new worlds through television and digital content. Each month, PBS reaches over 42 million adults on linear primetime television, more than 15 million users on PBS-owned streaming platforms, and 56 million people view PBS content on social media, inviting them to experience the worlds of science, history, nature, and public affairs; to hear diverse viewpoints; and to take front-row seats to world-class drama and performances. PBS’s broad array of programs has been consistently honored by the industry’s most coveted award competitions. Teachers of children from pre-K through 12th‥grade turn to PBS LearningMedia for digital content and services that help bring classroom lessons to life. As the number one educational media brand, PBS KIDS helps children 2-8 build critical skills, enabling them to find success in school and life. Delivered through member stations, PBS KIDS offers high-quality content on TV — including a PBS KIDS channel — and streaming free on‥pbskids.org and the PBS KIDS Video app, games on the PBS KIDS Games app, and in communities across America. More information about PBS is available at PBS.org, one of the leading dot-org websites on the internet,‥Facebook, Instagram, or through‥our‥apps for mobile and connected devices. Specific program information and updates for press are available at‥pbs.org/pressroom‥or by following PBS Communications on Twitter.

PRESS CONTACT:
FindingYourRoots@id-pr.com

Media Contact
Allison Gray, PBS SoCal, 747.201.5298, agray@pmgsocal.org, pbssocal.org/LostLA

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prweb.com/releases/season-10-of-finding-your-roots-with-henry-louis-gates-jr-paired-with-new-season-of-local-history-series-lost-la-on-new-pbs-socal-2024-schedule-302006619.html

SOURCE PBS SoCal

Related Topics:
Continue Reading
Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Technology

Olio Raises $11M Series B Funding to Expand Product Innovation and Market Reach

Published

46 minutes ago

on

May 12, 2025

By

Investment led by Fulcrum Equity Partners to accelerate Olio’s mission of transforming care coordination.

INDIANAPOLIS, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Olio, the leading software platform streamlining care coordination, announced today the closing of an $11 million Series B funding round. The round was led by Fulcrum Equity Partners with participation from Mutual Capital Partners (MCP), a growth equity firm specializing in scaling innovative healthcare and B2B software companies.

Philip Lewis, Partner at Fulcrum Equity Partners, states, “Olio is transforming a manual, error-prone, and unscalable discharge process. With real-time patient status across the care continuum, providers can truly drive performance.” Bill Trainor, Partner at Mutual Capital Partners, adds, “With rising demand for operational efficiencies and data-driven cost savings, we’re excited to continue partnering with Olio to improve patient outcomes and reduce readmissions and costs.”

Olio empowers payers, health systems, and physician groups to efficiently manage patient transitions across care settings: Skilled Nursing, Home Health, Behavioral Health, Long-Term Care, and more. Olio delivers improved outcomes and operational efficiencies, enabling organizations to engage their entire footprint at scale, addressing a critical need in the care continuum.

With new capital, Olio plans to expand its product offerings and accelerate go-to-market initiatives, deepening its impact on healthcare organizations nationwide.

“Olio is solving one of healthcare’s most critical challenges — connecting care across the continuum in a scalable, impactful way,” said Jill Sharp, Sr. VP of Care Delivery, Emcara Health, and Olio board member. “I’m thrilled to support a company that is not just innovating, but truly transforming how providers partner with each other for better patient care.”

“At Olio, our mission is to transform the way healthcare organizations coordinate care,” said Ben Forrest, CEO of Olio. “The continued investment from Fulcrum Equity Partners, combined with the support from Mutual Capital Partners, positions us to scale our impact and drive meaningful change across the industry.”

Olio’s growth reflects a broader shift in healthcare toward operational excellence, where seamless transitions and stakeholder alignment are paramount. With proven success stories and new strategic partnerships, Olio is poised to lead this next chapter of healthcare innovation.

About Olio
Olio makes complex care more organized, coordinated, and effective, improving patient outcomes by requiring mutual participation in processes that work. When providers work together seamlessly and effectively, people and populations get better. Learn more at https://www.olio.health/.

About Fulcrum Equity Partners
Fulcrum Equity Partners is an Atlanta-based growth equity firm that gives entrepreneurs the capital and hands-on support they need to take their companies further, faster. Fulcrum invests in healthcare services and B2B tech executives searching for $5 million to $35 million of equity in minority and majority growth opportunities. Fulcrum’s partners believe in building businesses the right way, meeting teams where they are, and helping them imagine a bigger and brighter future by building the right systems, processes, teams, and culture. All of that starts with the right experience, the right support, and the right relationship. Learn more at http://www.fulcrumep.com.

About Mutual Capital Partners

Mutual Capital Partners is a Cleveland-based venture capital fund that helps innovative healthcare startups reach their full potential. Our investment is more than just financial; we become partners and lend full support to our portfolio companies’ efforts. Learn more at https://www.mutualcapitalpartners.com/.

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/olio-raises-11m-series-b-funding-to-expand-product-innovation-and-market-reach-302452761.html

SOURCE Olio

Continue Reading

Technology

Clio Appoints John Foreman as Chief Product Officer

Published

46 minutes ago

on

May 12, 2025

By

Industry veteran brings nearly two decades of SaaS leadership to drive Clio’s AI-driven multi-product strategy forward

John Foreman’s appointment signals Clio’s continued investment in product innovation and leadership as it scales its multi-product offering to meet the evolving needs of modern law firms.With a proven track record at industry-leading SaaS companies, John brings deep expertise in product development, data science, and customer-centered growth to Clio’s executive team.

VANCOUVER, BC, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Clio, the world’s leading provider of cloud-based legal technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of John Foreman as its new Chief Product Officer. In this role, John will lead Clio’s product strategy and delivery across its expanding multi-product platform, guiding the company’s long-term innovation roadmap and deepening its commitment to transforming the legal experience for all.

Foreman brings over 15 years of leadership experience in high growth SaaS companies, with a proven track record of building customer centric products and leading high performing teams. Most recently, he served as Chief Product and Marketing Officer at Podium, where he was responsible for the company’s go-to-market strategy through a pivotal period of growth and scale. Prior to that, he spent nearly a decade at Mailchimp, holding senior leadership roles including Chief Product Officer and Chief Data Scientist. There, he was instrumental in shaping the platform into a global marketing powerhouse and driving revenue growth.

As the legal industry continues to evolve, Clio is placing renewed focus on delivering product innovation tailored to the unique needs of legal professionals. Under Foreman’s leadership, Clio will continue to expand its product strategy to offer more connected, intelligent solutions that help law firms operate more efficiently and deliver better client experiences. This includes a deeper investment in artificial intelligence and data-powered tools designed to simplify complexity, increase speed, and generate insights that legal professionals leverage to grow their practice.

Foreman also brings a unique perspective as the author of Data Smart, a bestselling book on applied data science, and Leadership Wise: Why Business Books Suck, but Wise Leaders Succeed, a candid reflection on the realities of modern leadership. His work reflects a rare ability to distill technical complexity into clear, actionable frameworks – an approach that aligns directly with Clio’s mission to make advanced technology more accessible and impactful for legal professionals.

“AI is continuing to change the game in legaltech, and we’re building an intelligent platform that will define the future of legal work ,” said Jack Newton, CEO and Founder of Clio. “John has the experience, deep curiosity, and the ambition to help us redefine how law firms operate. He understands what’s at stake for this profession, and he’s here to deliver bold solutions that move the industry forward.”

“What drew me to Clio is the clarity of its mission and the scale of its impact,” said John Foreman, Clio’s new Chief Product Officer. “Legal professionals face real complexity in their day-to-day work, and there’s a huge opportunity to transform that experience through great design, intelligent systems, and the power of AI. I’m excited to build with this team and help shape the next chapter of Clio’s product strategy.”

Foreman’s appointment reflects Clio’s focus on scaling with purpose. As the company expands its platform, deepens its investment in AI, and broadens its global reach, experienced senior leadership is critical. With Foreman as Chief Product Officer, Clio is well positioned to accelerate product innovation and continue to set the standard for legaltech.

To learn more about Clio’s leadership team, visit clio.com/about/team.

About Clio

Since its inception in 2008, Clio has revolutionized the landscape of legal technology, emerging as the undisputed leader of innovation and integration. By offering advanced yet intuitive legal software, Clio has redefined efficiency and client service, setting the standard for legal professionals across the globe. With an unwavering commitment to groundbreaking innovation and customer success, Clio stands as the preeminent authority in legaltech, continuously pushing the boundaries of the sector’s evolution. Explore the future of legal technology with Clio at clio.com.

Media Contact: Mesila Malltezi, Communications Manager, 1-800-347-8314, mesila.malltezi@clio.com

View original content:https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/clio-appoints-john-foreman-as-chief-product-officer-302452776.html

Continue Reading

Technology

CRN Honors 6 Logicalis Leaders as Women of the Channel for 2025

Published

46 minutes ago

on

May 12, 2025

By

Andrea Marin, Jessica Soqui, Alison Bartalino, Melissa Hooker, Michelle Baran and Carrie Grimsley recognized for their key channel successes.

TROY, Mich., May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Logicalis US today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named six of its leaders to the Women of the Channel list for 2025: Andrea Marin, Chief Financial Officer; Jessica Soqui, Senior Vice President of Services; Alison Bartalino, Vice President of Finance & Controller; Melissa Hooker, Director of Managed Services Operations; Michelle Baran, National Partner Marketing Manager; and Carrie Grimsley, National Partner Marketing Manager for Hybrid Data Center. The annual list celebrates women from vendors, distributors, solution providers and other channel-focused organizations who make a positive difference in the IT ecosystem. Marin and Soqui were also honored as part of the 2025 Channel Power 100 Solution Provider list, an elite subset of prominent leaders selected from the broader list.

The recognition underscores the key role each woman plays in the continuous improvement and enhancement of Logicalis’ service delivery, ensuring solutions remain integral to customer operations. They are included alongside other innovative and strategic leaders committed to advancing channel excellence and supporting the success of their partners and customers.

“We are thrilled for Andrea, Jessica, Alison, Melissa, Michelle and Carrie’s well-deserved recognition as Women of the Channel,” said Jon Groves, CEO of Logicalis US. “Each makes strides daily as Architects of Change™, and this award underscores the valuable role each play in ensuring we are not just meeting our customers’ expectations but exceeding them.”

As Chief Financial Officer, Marin leads the company’s financial strategy and verifies alignment with parent company, Logicalis Group. She plays a key role in making strategic investments and is an essential partner to the sales organization, supporting Logicalis customers and ensuring the company’s strategy meets their needs.

In her role as Senior Vice President of Services, Soqui is responsible for all delivery functions from the managed and professional services teams and service desk organization. She is committed to fostering an environment where customer and employees thrive, underscoring her passion for delivering an exceptional experience.

Bartalino develops and implements strategies that support corporate goals and financial objectives while working within the constraints of time, cost, and risk control in her role as Vice President of Finance & Controller. She also cultivates strategic partnerships, fosters cross-collaboration within teams, and works on finding creative solutions that satisfy customer needs while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

As Director of Managed Services Operations, Hooker uses the power of Artificial Intelligence for IT operations (AIOps) to drive the modernization of the company’s managed services operating model, utilizing automation and proactive problem management to deliver enhanced value to customers. She plays a crucial role in implementing and driving new automation solutions for customers, resulting in improved efficiency and KPIs, and expanding solutions that enhance Logicalis’ managed services portfolio.

In her role as National Partner Marketing Manager, Baran leads the collaboration and development of marketing plans to empower the company’s partners. She concentrates on networking, collaboration and security, while also rolling out global solutions to the US. Leveraging her strong relationships with partners, Baran ensures a shared understanding of their joint value proposition, fostering mutually beneficial partnerships and delivering unified messaging to customers.

Grimsley is responsible for collaborating and building marketing plans to support Logicalis’ partners in her role as National Partner Marketing Manager for Hybrid Data Center. Beyond designing demand generation campaigns and events that fuel partner growth and revenue, she focuses on strengthening relationships with new partners, playing a pivotal role in driving Logicalis’ strategic expansion.

“It’s an honor to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of these women, who are leaders and change-makers in the IT channel,” said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content and Executive Editor, CRN at The Channel Company. “Each woman spotlighted on this list has shown exceptional dedication to building creative strategies that propel transformation, growth, and success for their organizations and the entire IT channel. We are pleased to spotlight their important contributions and look forward to their future success.”

The 2025 Women of the Channel will be featured in the June issue of CRN Magazine, with online coverage beginning May 12 at www.CRN.com/WOTC.

About The Channel Company

The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world’s top technology brands. We accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers, and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights. TCC is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit thechannelco.com.

Follow The Channel Company: X and LinkedIn

About Logicalis US
We are Architects of Change™. We help organizations succeed in a digital-first world. At Logicalis, we harness our collective technology expertise to help our clients build a blueprint for success, so they can deliver sustainable outcomes that matter.

Our lifecycle services across cloud, connectivity, collaboration and security are designed to help optimize operations, reduce risk and empower employees.

As a global technology service provider, we deliver next-generation digital managed services, to provide our clients with real-time visibility and actionable insights across the performance of their digital ecosystem including; availability, user experience, security, economic performance and sustainability.

Our 7000+ ‘Architects of Change’ are based in 27 countries around the globe, helping our 10,000+ clients across a range of industry sectors, create sustainable outcomes through technology.

Logicalis has annualized revenues of $1.7 billion, from operations in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, and Africa.

It is a division of Datatec Limited, listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, with revenues of over $4.6 billion.

For more information visit https://us.logicalis.com 

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/crn-honors-6-logicalis-leaders-as-women-of-the-channel-for-2025-302452782.html

SOURCE Logicalis

Continue Reading

Trending