Victoria Riskin was born on November 18,1945 and is an American author, psychologist, television writer and producer, and human rights activist.
12 Facts About Victoria Riskin
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Victoria Riskin is the founder of Bluedot Living, a media company with print and digital magazines publishing stories about solution-based approaches to climate change and sustainability.
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Victoria Riskin received an MA from Antioch University and Ph.
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From 2009 to 2016, Victoria Riskin chaired the Board of Trustees of Antioch University Santa Barbara, expanding the campus' footprint and visibility in the community.
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Victoria Riskin played a seminal role in bringing NPR station KCRW to the Central Coast, and served on the Board of Directors of KCRW.
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In Spring 2021, Victoria Riskin launched a print and digital magazine on Martha's Vineyard, highlighting climate issues and local approaches to environmental care.
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Victoria Riskin has been dedicated to non-profit work and activism on behalf of human rights, education, her union, and public radio.
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Victoria Riskin served on the Board of Directors of Human Rights Watch for twelve years, traveled widely with the organization, and was a founding member of Human Rights Watch in Southern California, helping to build chapters in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara.
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Victoria Riskin was dedicated to eliminating the "Film By," credit given to directors implying their sole authorship of films.
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Victoria Riskin argued before the FCC in Washington against media consolidation and in Hollywood on behalf of improved representation and creative rights for animation writers.
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Victoria Riskin served as a Trustee and Chair of the Writers and Producers Pension and Health Fund.
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Victoria Riskin was reelected President of the union by a significant margin in 2003 but stepped down early in 2004 over a controversy about Guild rules on eligibility to run for office.