Judi Lopez is a transformative media executive whose three decades of leadership have reshaped some of the world’s most iconic entertainment brands and unlocked billions in growth. As President & CEO of the T. Howard Foundation, she brings an extraordinary record of innovation, revenue acceleration, and industry influence to an organization dedicated to advancing excellence and opportunity in media, entertainment, and technology.
Lopez’s career is marked by landmark achievements that reshaped the media landscape, from pioneering transformative distribution and monetization strategies at Hallmark Media, AMC Networks, and The Walt Disney Company to forging new models of partnerships that continue to influence today. Beyond her business impact, she is equally distinguished as a mission-driven leader. Over 17 years with the T. Howard Foundation—including service as Board Chair—she has championed access, helping transform the Foundation into a premier pipeline for the next generation of media and technology innovators.
Her leadership has been widely recognized, earning the Cynopsis Corporate Visionaries Award and repeated recognition on CableFAX’s “Most Powerful Women” and “Diversity” lists. A graduate of Cal Poly University, with additional advanced leadership development combines strategic foresight with operational excellence to deliver lasting impact.
At the T. Howard Foundation, she is advancing a bold vision—creating pathways that empower thousands of students and alumni not only to enter the media and technology industries, but to define and shape the future with impact.
“We don’t just prepare students to join the media and tech world—we empower them to transform it.”