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Emerging Talent Directory

​Welcome to Big Break’s Emerging Talent Directory, a resource dedicated to showcasing students, recent graduates, and professionals that are entering, re-entering or pivoting into the industry.

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MAY SPOTLIGHT:
Neurodivergent Talent

Talent Spotlight

Neurodivergent perspectives contribute so much to a workplace, and I’ve seen firsthand how small accommodations can lead to big returns. As an autistic and ADHD individual, I have a natural talent for solving complex problems. I think in patterns and systems - like puzzles - so I’m often the one who sees what’s missing and how things can be improved. I’m hyper-organized, self-taught in many skills, and I thrive when I can create structure and clarity.

 

Being neurodivergent also means I approach work with intention. I want to do my best, and I care deeply about outcomes. I’d love to show you everything I’m capable of by bringing my unique perspective and talents to your team. 

Sarah Hicks

Narrative Writing | Script Writing | Concept Design | Project Management/Production

Explore our directory to discover a diverse pool of talent that can help your organization thrive.

 

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NextGen Alumni

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Luke

Webb

He/Him

3D Modeling

Concept Design

Graphic Design

Marketing & Communications

NextGen Alumni

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Andy

de Neef

Illustration

Concept Design

Graphic Design

Media

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Jamie

Stewart

Script Writing

Narrative Writing

Show Set Design

Concept Design

NextGen Alumni

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Ben

Mills

Narrative Writing

Script Writing

Concept Design

Project Management/Production

NextGen Alumni

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Lyssa

Troemel

she/her

Puppetry

Animatronics/Robotics

3D Modeling

Project Management/Production

Big Break Awardee, TEAD Student

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Ani

Sancianco

she/her

Concept Design

Fabrication

Marketing & Communications

Show Set Design

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Lexsus

Mares

He/Him

Concept Design

Media

Graphic Design

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Eric Quang

Gelb

He/Him

Script Writing

Puppetry

Project Management/Production

Big Break Awardee

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Ale

Rocha

She/Her

Project Management/Production

Business

Concept Design

Script Writing

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Simar

Sethi

he/him

3D Modeling

Media

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Isa

Krocheski

She/her

Illustration

Graphic Design

Big Break Awardee, NextGen Alumni, TEAD Student

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Arjun

Singh

he/him

Mechanical Engineering

Animatronics/Robotics

Project Management/Production

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Zach

Hymowitz

Animatronics/Robotics

Mechanical Engineering

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Logan

Brown

He/Him

Mechanical Engineering

3D Modeling

Project Management/Production

Big Break Awardee

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Michele

(Mandula) Endean

she/her

Business

Project Management/Production

Concept Design

Interactive Design

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