2023 Studio Responsibility Index

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Acknowledgments

Lead Author & Researcher

Raina Deerwater

Manager, Entertainment Research & Analysis, GLAAD Media Institute

Author & Researcher

Megan Townsend

Senior Director, Entertainment Research & Analysis, GLAAD Media Institute

Contributor & Researcher

Amanda Hurwitz

Associate, Entertainment Research & Analysis, GLAAD Media Institute

Contributor & Researcher

Adam Weinreb

GMI Jr. Associate

Researcher

Palmer Haasch

GMI Jr. Associate

Layout & Design

Dustin Hood

Art Director, GLAAD

Special Thanks:

Nick Adams, Brendan Davis, Gabe Gonzáles, Tony Morrison, Gwendoyln Pointer, Alex Schmider, Monica Trasandes, DaShawn Usher, Julien J. Walker

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