Dr. Felicia Henderson

Biography

Felicia D. Henderson is an Associate Professor at the School of Communication, Northwestern University. She has over twenty years of experience in writing, producing, and directing for television, film, and theatre. Her teaching expertise includes screenwriting, TV pilot writing, producing, directing, and American Film History, honed over a decade at institutions such as UCLA and Columbia University. Henderson's scholarly research focuses on race, class, and gender issues within writers' spaces in television. She is a pioneering figure in the entertainment industry, recognized as the creator of Showtime's Emmy Award-nominated series 'Soul Food', which prominently featured an African American cast. Beyond this, she has developed numerous impactful projects and has collaborated on high-profile shows like 'Gossip Girl', 'Fringe', and 'Empire'. Felicia is also committed to providing educational opportunities for underserved teens and supports domestic violence survivors through pro bono workshops. She has received several awards and her work has been published in media studies journals. In Fall 2023, she will further contribute to her field by joining Northwestern University as an Associate Professor, embracing an interdisciplinary approach to teaching. Felicia holds an MBA from the University of Georgia and both an MFA and BA from UCLA.

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