Leah Harper

Founder. Director of Program Development

Leah believes it is her time to give back and founded colorbars in May 2008. Her inspiration came from a series of supportive mentors who encouraged her to participate in media related intern and fellowship programs. colorbars programs will open doors for members, and in turn assist in building a well-rounded and diverse industry. Leah thrives in the media world and in establishing strong relationships with recruitment and networking partners. After pulling up through the production management ranks at CBS Sports and MTVN she broke from her television and film background and joined Imagination, a leading global independent marketing communications company, as a Senior Production Manager. She has delivered projects for several clients including Ford Motor Company, Shell and Land Rover.

Kamilah is truly a tri-state freelancing phenom, and the driving force behind colorbars networking events and mentoring programs. She started her career in Philadelphia at Banyan Productions in 2001, and shortly there after made her way to New York and continued on the production path at NBC Sports, ESPN, Apollo Theatre, Miss America competition, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week and BET. Her credits also include Spike TV where she currently serves as a Unit Manager. Kamilah graduated from Temple University with a degree in Broadcasting, Telecommunications & Mass Media.

Co-Manager, Mentoring Programs

Freelance Producer David Brown brings a diverse professional background to the colorbars community. His extensive experience includes NBCís 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, truTVís "The Smoking Gun Presents...", VH1ís 2007 Hip Hop Honors and Black to the Future series, and BETís Hip Hop vs America. As the mentor liaison for the colorbars network, David is responsible for maintaining and growing our mentorship program. An advocate for diversity in the communications industry, David is also heavily involved with NAMIC (National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications), of which he is a Programming Chair for its New York chapter. He received his Broadcast Journalism degree from Boston University. 

Manager, Sponsor and Recruitment

Keshia Williams is the Vice President for Original Music Production at Vh1, Vh1 Soul, and Vh1 Classic where she is charged with overseeing the development and production of Vh1ís original events, series and specials. She volunteers her time to assist colorbars with panelist selection and sponsor recruitment.