Featured Stories

Learn about the experiences that shaped the array of talent who make up the Disney universe, and discover the dreams that drive them.

Jennifer Lee

“We want to tell the stories of the world, by the people of the world.”
Jen Lee smiling.

Stan Verrett

“I recognized early on that my surroundings didn't define me, that I had the power to define myself.“
Stan Verrett smiling.

Vicki Ariyasu

“The pivotal moment that contributed to me championing diversity, equity, and inclusion is when I became a mom.”
Vicki Ariyasu smiling.

Leslie Gordon

“I always say that you can only meet people as deeply as they've met themselves."
Leslie Gordon smiling at the camera.

Kayla Cromer

“Having an autistic character played by someone on the spectrum is just HUGE!”
Kayla Cromer smiling with her eyes closed.

Linda Bagley

“One of the main values, that I grew up with, is respecting all people.”
Linda Bagley smiling.

Demarcus Johnson

“I want to break down barriers and change the narrative.”
Demarcus Johnson smiling.

Doug Clark

“One way that I think diversity and inclusion benefits people is building empathy.”
Doug Clark smiling.

Carlos López Estrada

“Now I can tell the kind of stories that I wish someone would've told me when I was younger.”
Carlos López Estrada smiling.

Jaina Lee Ortiz

“Being me is enough. I don't have to feel like, ‘Let me just pretend I'm part of this group of people.’”
Jaina Lee Ortiz looking off in the distance and smiling.