The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the appointment of Edgar Aguirre as its Director, Talent Development and Inclusion.

Beginning November 21, Aguirre will become an integral member of the Academy’s education and outreach team and play a critical role in driving diversity awareness, inclusion and outreach efforts with stakeholders in the film community, as well as fundraising for key educational initiatives.

He will report to Randy Haberkamp, Managing Director of Preservation and Foundation Programs.

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Aguirre brings to the role over 15 years of experience in philanthropy, community outreach, public policy and fundraising.

Since 2011 he has served as Managing Director, External Relations and Strategic Initiatives, at Southern California Public Radio, where he was responsible for creating and implementing SCPR external outreach initiatives, managing marketing and communication efforts, and directing special projects of strategic importance to the organization.

“I am honored to join the Academy team in furthering expansion of opportunities for all professionals in the creative industry,” said Aguirre.

He is a Jesse M. Unruh California State Assembly fellow, and completed his Master of Public Administration degree in 2005 as a Dean’s Merit Scholar from the USC Price School of Public Policy.

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