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Aneka Hylton-Donelson is a media executive with over two decades of experience in content development, production, and business strategy. As a former executive leader and Director of Development at National Geographic, she crafted original, multi-genre content, discovered new talent, and collaborated with iconic storytellers for linear, digital and Disney+ platforms. She developed the People's Choice nominated series, Never Say Never with Jeff Jenkins and 7 Toughest Days on Earth with Dwayne Fields and served as the Executive Producer of The March on Washington: Keepers of the Dream documentary in partnership with National Geographic Studios and ESPN's Andscape (formerly The Undefeated), which won the NY Festival for TV & Film and Telly Award. Prior to this role, she led the creative development and production for the launch of the Nat Geo Kids YouTube Channel and was the Executive Producer and Director for the Emmy nominated and multi award-winning Nat Geo Kids Block on linear.
Aneka has worked in various leadership roles across broadcast, production, operations, and digital. Her operational leadership, and strategic approach to content contributed to the success of several network brand launches including ID, 3NET, OWN, and Nat Geo Wild.
Aneka is an industry thought leader and was recognized by Women in Cable and Telecommunications with the prestigious 2023 Touchstones of Leadership Award for being a leader in Communication. She is an executive member of WICT, Realscreen, the Television Academy and serves as an editorial partner to media conferences like BANFF World Media Festival, World Science Congress of Factual Producers, and the Caribbean Film Festival.
Today, she continues to work as a creative executive and business consultant, partnering with production companies, content studios, producers like Earth Tones, Rollercoaster Road, Willie B. Studios, and DARE Pictures, conferences and film festivals delivering creative solutions and strategies for inclusive storytelling, talent and production partnerships, and content development that foster brand recognition and growth.
