Alisha Syed

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Pronunciation: Uh-li-shuh Sai-ed
What I do: External Relations
What I am: Chinese Pakistani, chocolate lover, and stress shopper

​Alisha is the External Relations Chair of Asians in Animation. She currently works as a Post-Production Coordinator at DreamWorks Animation.

Alisha graduated in 2020 from the University of Southern California with a B.A. in Film and Television Production. She helps with community engagement and scout for talent to spotlight.

Most recently, Alisha has worked on projects such as award-winning student-shot Milkteeth, documentaries, and independent films. Before pursuing animation, she interned for independent production companies ranging from documentary to short fiction. She enjoys all genres in animation but hopes to see the industry implement different styles and forms of storytelling from various cultures.

Alisha hopes to collaborate with marginalized communities to push for representation and diverse stories within the industry.

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