08/21/2024
We're looking forward to presenting next month at Sustainable Change Alliance!
Sustainable Change Alliance Presents: The Innovators - Exploring the Impact of Ingenuity
Dear SCA Members:
Please join us for a presentation, The Innovators – Exploring the Impact of Ingenuity. SCA will host Levi C. Maaia and Noah Mark, co-founders of Maaia Mark Productions. Levi and Noah have been creating compelling media for more than two decades. From their days spinning records on college radio in Boston to their recent PBS special "Pathways to Invention," they have captivated audiences with stories of remarkable individuals shaping the future. Their latest project in development, "The Innovators," is a public television series that highlights extraordinary people making a positive impact on our planet. During the presentation, they'll share how creativity and storytelling can drive change and inspire invention, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Levi C. Maaia, PhD
As a passionate filmmaker and communicator, Levi has a knack for making the invisible visible. He began his media career in FM radio and cable television where he became fascinated by the potential for technology to educate and open a window on the world. He earned a PhD studying Maker culture and STEM education at UCSB.
Levi is the recipient of a Cablefax Top Op award for his executive leadership in the cable television industry and was named Best Director at the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards for "Pathways to Invention." He is a private, instrument-rated, land and seaplane pilot serving on the Santa Barbara Airport Commission, a licensed amateur radio operator and an avid photographer. He was a founding member of the ARISS-USA education committee, a NASA-sponsored outreach program aboard the International Space Station.
Noah Mark
Noah is an award-winning showrunner, producer, writer and director, has produced series for video streaming platforms, broadcast TV and cable networks. He brings a lifelong passion for storytelling to a variety of formats, such as documentary series including ABC's "Emergency Call," competition shows such as “The Ultimate Fighter” and “Hell’s Kitchen,” scripted comedy including “The Showbiz Show with David Spade,” talk shows, magazine shows and build shows.
Noah was named Best Producer at the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards for the “Pathways to Invention.” He executive produced and directed the short film “Reconnecting with Reality" for the UFC, which was nominated for a Sports Emmy Award. He is also a two-time World MMA Award recipient for "The Ultimate Fighter" as Best Program, a member of the Television Academy and the Producers Guild of America.
The SCA event will be held on Thursday, September 12, from 3:30 – 5:30 PM.
