As the inaugural Sr. Director of the UCLA Studio, Hildie oversees the video, photography and asset management teams. She is a proud alumna and is thrilled to have the opportunity to amplify the university’s mission through engaging videos.

Hildie has extensive experience assembling and managing dynamic teams of creatives and crafting original award-winning content for industry giants like Netflix, FOX, Discovery, The Lakers, and ESPN. Hildie has worked alongside some of the world’s greatest athletes and curated unique programming that resonated across networks, brands, and digital services.

For ten years, Hildie was a development and production executive, launching, selling, and producing series for major platforms, overseeing editorial direction, design, and multimillion-dollar budgets. Her strategic partnerships extended beyond streaming, embracing magazines, commercials, apparel, and brand marketing.

After graduating from UCLA with a degree in Political Science, Hildie started her career in news, working at 60 Minutes and CNN. Hildie resides in the South Bay, navigating the demands of her two spirited children and finding joy in her two adorable dogs.