Delta Ones to Watch
Delta Ones to Watch
Rising Stars in Entertainment, Tech, and Media
Delta Ones to Watch honors the movers, the shakers and the tastemakers who Keep Climbing to new heights in their pursuits.
Launched in 2017, the program recognizes innovative, inspirational and upwardly mobile leaders in Los Angeles’ Entertainment & Technology communities. Like other prominent industry lists, nominations came from a committee made up of Delta executives and industry partners, including top studios, networks, agencies, venture capital firms, and early-stage companies.
Program Criteria & Benefits
Delta Ones to Watch honorees are selected based on the following qualifications:
- Designated as a rising star in entertainment, technology and/or media
- Possesses a proven track record of exemplary performance within their company and industry
- Has made significant impacts to their respective business and/or industry
- Has demonstrated significant leadership qualities in line with Delta’s brand attributes (innovative, reliable, thoughtful)
Each honoree receives a congratulatory package inclusive of travel credit, Medallion status, a hosted cocktail reception, and access to a host of other Delta-related events and initiatives throughout the year.
The 2019 Delta Ones to Watch
Adia Matthews - The Walt Disney Company
Alexander Zahn - Sony Pictures
Brian Tannenbaum - Quibi
Eric Hoberman - ITV
Jose Vazquez - Paramount
Josh Cohen - Amazon Studios
Katie Goldsmith - Universal Pictures
Kristin Robinson - Shondaland
Lauren Jarvis - Spotify
Leanne Sawicki - Netflix
Meron Alon - Facebook
Michelle Mendelovitz - Apple
Patrick Aviles - Los Angeles Football Club
Sanjay Amin - YouTube
Stacey Carr - Endemol Shine
Tanase Popa - Ryan Murphy Television
Tatiana Olsak - Hulu
Yelena Rachitsky - Oculus
The 2018 Delta Ones to Watch
Alex Tompkins – Monkeypaw
Baolu Lan – Del Shaw Moonves et al.
Brady Fujikawa – Good Universe
Christina Diaz – Buzzfeed
CJ Stanley – Spotify
Dre London – London Entertainment
Emily Bender – Live Nation
Joe Izzi – WME
Jon Gonda – Paramount
Julia Sourikoff – Tool of North America
Kevin Ferguson – Musical.ly
Laura Delahaye – Netflix
Lauren Neustadter – Hello Sunshine
Michael Aragon – Twitch
Molly Saffron – FOX 2000
Natasha Vaquer – Refinery29
Neil Parris – Google
Olivia de Courson-Weber – Apple Music
Preeya Khanna – YouTube
Rebecca Arzoian – Focus Features
Sasha Quintana – Mitu
Sasha Silver – Hulu
Shaden Abboushi – Bumble
Shujin Lan – Alibaba
The 2017 Delta Ones to Watch
Andrew Freston - Vice
Chantal Nong - Warner Bros
Chelsea Barnard - Annapurna
Collin Creighton - Netflix
Dana Krupinski - Illumination
Danny Miller - HWHM+F LLC
Emma Fleischer - Marvel Television
Gregory Ouanhon - Fundamental Films
Hillary Newman - Omaze
Inga Bereza - Musical.ly
Ivana Kirkbride - Verizon Go90
Jack Maloney - Free Association
Jen Garcia - Whalerock Industries
Jessica Virtue - Disney
Johanna Byer - Gaumont
Jordan Gilbert - Lionsgate
Justin Manfredi - Activision
Kellyn Parker - Comedy Central
Kevin Zhang - Upfront Ventures
Kori Adelson - Chernin Entertainment
Lindsay Krug - IDPR
Linnea Toney - Harto Media
Matt Phelps - Ubisoft Productions
Natasha Bolouki - UTA
Noah Heller - 3Rodeo
Ryan Andolina - Amazon Studios
Sari Katz - Youtube
Stacy Vee - Goldenvoice
Yuriana Zamora - Mitu
Matt Smith - ICM