2026 PhillyCAM Board of Directors Candidate, Arianne Bracho Hernandez

Arianne Bracho Hernández, originally from Caracas, Venezuela, holds a BA in Theater from Universidad Nacional Experimental de las Artes (UNEARTE), a diploma in art therapy from Mexico City, and a Master’s in Women’s Studies from Central University of Venezuela. She dedicated a decade to theater production, direction, and teaching in underserved schools before discovering her passion for advancing women’s rights. For nine years, she worked at the National Institute for Women, training women experiencing violence and leading gender-based community education. Since moving to Philadelphia in 2017, she has produced Atrévete at PhillyCAM and leads Madre Tierra Philly. Her honors include recognition from The Philadelphia Inquirer as one of the city’s most influential Latinas, a Hometown Media Award from the Alliance for Community Media, participation in the Philadelphia Media Founders Exchange organized by The Lenfest Institute for Journalism, and commendations from the Pennsylvania Legislative Assembly and Philadelphia City Council. She serves as Vice President of Casa de Venezuela and Executive Director of Centro Integral de la Mujer Madre Tierra, advancing gender equity and violence prevention through media and community-based initiatives.

Arianne’s Candidate Statement

My daily work centers accessibility, cultural relevance, and community trust. I collaborate with grassroots organizations, migrant communities, and Spanish-speaking creators to ensure that information and media spaces are inclusive and truly reflective of our city’s realities. Through this work, I help expand participation among bilingual storytellers, women of color, and communities that have historically been underrepresented in media institutions, strengthening PhillyCAM’s mission from the ground up. I am committed to actively promoting and amplifying PhillyCAM’s work within my networks, encouraging deeper engagement with community media and creating pathways for leadership among creators who bring new languages, cultures, and neighborhood perspectives into the organization. I believe community media must be accessible, culturally grounded, and responsive to the people it serves. By serving on the board, I would help broaden PhillyCAM’s reach and deepen its connection to the diverse communities that rely on trusted media spaces to feel informed, empowered, and seen.

Category - Board Candidate