DIANE STRAND, JDS Productions (7-6-22)

<p><b>DIANE STRAND</b>, the award-winning Executive Producer at JDS Studios &amp; TV show Spirit of Innovation, The majority owner of JDS Video &amp; Media Productions, Inc / JDS Actors Studio and the founder of nonprofit JDS Creative Academy, and two-time bestselling author from California, in California, will join us to discuss entrepreneurship, and providing pathways for career opportunities in the visual, performing and digital arts.</p> <p><b>FROM HER WEBSITE:</b></p> <p><i>"</i><b><i>Diane Strand </i></b><i>is the majority owner of the multi-award winning </i><b><i>JDS Video &amp; Media Productions, Inc. </i></b><i>The Producer at </i><b><i>JDS Actors Studio </i></b><i>and Founder of the nonprofit 501c3 JDS Creative Academy. In addition, Diane is the Creator and Executive Producer of the show Spectrum of Innovation news and information for Riverside and Digifest Temecula.JDS Video &amp; Media Productions, Inc. was established in May of 2003, with her partner in both life and business, Scott Strand. Their multi award winning corporate video company was built mostly on word of mouth; some of their local clients include Abbott Vascular, City of Temecula, Temecula Chamber, MSJC, Cal State San Marcos and Temecula Valley Hospital.</i></p> <p><i>In January 2010, Diane started a Drama Club program with Scott, which launched in the Temecula Unified School District. There was such a huge response that they decided to create an Actors Studio for all ages to learn the technique and craft of Acting, which is now known as JDS Actors Studio. JDS Actors Studio has launch well over 100 actors into mainstream Film, Television, Commercial and Theater acting careers and provided well over 700 students in the Temecula Valley creative enrichment, self-confidence and leadership skills through acting classes.</i></p> <p><i>In 2014, Diane founded and launched the nonprofit 501c3 JDS Creative Academy (JDSCA), which offers education, training &amp; apprenticeship, programs in all disciplines of visual, performing and digital