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Eric Akoto
Eric Akoto is the Founder and publisher of Litro Media, he is an author and advocate for diverse voices. Outside of work, Eric is a father, a dedicated runner and tennis player, a proponent of fairness and free speech, and a firm believer in the grounding power of morning meditation.
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Serene Allen
Serene Allen is our media designer. She has a wealth of knowledge in creating bold, dynamic and memorable short form content. Her skills include video editing, VFX, colour grading and sound mixing. She has a passion for storytelling & delivering diversity in content. media@litrousa.com
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Sophie Kim
Sophie is a Junior Associate at Litro.
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Bobby Wilson
Bobby Wilson is Litro's non fiction editor and is a writer and teacher living in Nanjing, China. He has a podcast exclusively about Black literature, The Most Dangerous Thing in America. He will argue with you about basketball, film or hip-hop (or pretty much anything else) until a consensus is reached. It rarely is.
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Charlotte Hayes
Charlotte is our fiction editor with a passion for emerging voices and experimental fiction.
To support Litro’s mission and long-term growth, our Board operates through four focused committees: Editorial & Contributor Equity: Guides story curation and ensures diverse, representative voices are centered in our programming. Fundraising & Strategic Planning: Oversees donor engagement, multi-year planning, and NYSCA compliance. Finance Subcommittee: Reviews budgets, forecasts, and P&Ls quarterly, led by our board-based financial advisor. Legal Advisory: Focuses on copyright, IP law, and ethical AI, supporting the Creative Rights Toolkit. These committees provide critical oversight and strategic input across editorial, financial, and legal dimensions—strengthening Litro’s capacity as both a publisher and a public-serving arts organization.
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Eric Akoto, FRSA
Founder & PresidentEric Akoto the publisher and founder of Litro Media, he leads efforts to develop cutting-edge digital security solutions that empower artists in the digital space. An author and advocate for diverse voices, Eric has written for various publications and contributed to various books. He also guest curates and comperes at festivals such as Brooklyn Book Festival to the Jaipur Literary Festival in India. Outside of work, Eric is a father, a dedicated runner and tennis player, a proponent of fairness and free speech, and a firm believer in the grounding power of morning meditation.
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Vanessa Walters
Board MemberAuthor of The Lagos wife (Atria Books) and contributor to Litro, Vanessa brings a writer’s lens on cultural equity and narrative innovation. Her Litro short story “Black Excellence” is featured as a model for preserving authorial voice within The Sphere Initiative.
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André Des Rochers
Media & Legal Advisory Committee Former Board Member 2019–2022André Des Rochers is a founding partner of Granderson Des Rochers, LLP. He specializes in film and television transactions, and represents a diverse group of actors, directors, writers, authors, and producers in high-profile deals. André’s clients have included numerous Academy Award and Golden Globe winners and nominees.
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Chloe Aridjis
Latin America Advisory Board MemberAward-winning novelist and cultural curator, Chloe co-produced Litro’s Mexican edition. Her work blends literary depth with global themes, supporting Litro’s cross-border editorial planning.
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Pico Iyer
Board MemberCelebrated essayist and longtime Litro contributor, Pico brings a deep global perspective to Litro’s mission. His work explores themes of place, identity, and cultural continuity—values that align closely with our editorial vision and international reach.
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Ellen Oppenheim
Board MemberFormer Chief Marketing Officer at Condé Nast, Ellen is a media strategist with a background in publishing, branding, and audience development. She brings insight into nonprofit scale, sustainability, and U.S. market positioning.
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Diego Gómez Pickering
Latin America Advisory CommitteeDiego served from June 2016 to November 2018 as the Consul-General of Mexico in New York City and Litro Mexico guest editor. Advises on international diplomacy, storytelling, and outreach.
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Nick Struck
Board MemberNick is an organizational development professional focused on systems change, cultural transformation, and inclusive leadership. A former Litro team member, he currently leads initiatives at Hinge and is completing a Master’s in Transformative Leadership at the California Institute of Integral Studies. With a background in education, storytelling, and social impact, Nick brings a values-driven, collaborative approach to team and community building.
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Maria Salvatierra
Advisory Member, Former Chair 2019–2022Maria is a communications strategist with over 15 years of experience in arts marketing, cultural programming, and audience development. She has worked with leading institutions including the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston and the American Repertory Theater. A former Chair of Litro Media Inc. (2020–2022), she continues to support initiatives that expand access to the arts and elevate diverse creative voices. Board member since 2025.
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Mark Bradford
Board member, ChairmanMark is an attorney specializing in intellectual property, nonprofit, and entertainment law, with over two decades of experience in commercial litigation and creative industry legal strategy. A graduate of Brown and Fordham Law, he is founder of Mark Bradford, P.C., and counsel to artists, filmmakers, and institutions including Electronic Arts Intermix. He lives in Brooklyn.
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Nick Dawes
Board Member, SecretaryNick is Vice President of Special Collections at Heritage Auctions and a renowned expert in decorative arts, with prior leadership roles at Sotheby’s and Phillips. Former Chair and CEO of the Salmagundi Club (2019–2023), he brings decades of experience in arts governance, public engagement, and cultural stewardship. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Parsons and is widely known for his long-running appearances on PBS’s Antiques Roadshow.