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Costume and production designer and activist Deirdra Elizabeth Govan, has brilliantly crafted her career out of her passions for storytelling, history, strategic design, and social justice. Her eclectic accomplishments show that there are as many ways to build a career as there are people who want to make film and TV their life’s work, and that curiosity and passion elevate a person’s artistry. As Vice President of IATSE, she’s campaigning for equity, diversity and inclusion in the film industry. If we really want Hollywood to not only reflect society but to contribute to making the world better, we need passionate professionals who are not only talented and driven, but who collaborate and consider the collective in all they do. That’s Deirdra Elizabeth Govan.