Denise Pleune

Ms. Pleune has worked as a producer in post production for over 16 years. Some of the highlights of her career include: “The Black Donnelly’s”, where she worked closely with Academy Award winners Paul Haggis and Bobby Moresco; “The Sarah Silverman Program”; “The X Files”, where she worked with Chris Carter; “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”, with Joss Whedon, and Marti Noxon; and “The Riches” where she worked with Dawn Prestwich and Nicole Yorkin. Pleune also oversaw post production for Adam Sandler on the film “Eight Crazy Nights”. Recently, she co-produced the television series “The Good Guys” for Matt Nix and produced the short film “Commerce” for Director Lisa Robertson. Currently Pleune is co-producer of “The Protector” for Lifetime.

Tracy Ryerson

A New Jersey native, Tracy Ryerson received a degree in Biology and Film from the University of Miami.  Almost ten years ago, she made the long-awaited trek out to Hollywood and immediately started working for a top literary agency in Beverly Hills.  Eventually, Tracy found her way to Jerry Weintraub Productions on the Warner Bros lot, where she oversaw the development and production of several movies, including Oceans 13, Nancy Drew, and Tarzan.  Around the time that she sold Speedy Gonzales and also started playing in the television development game, Tracy was approached to star in the hit Showtime reality series, The Real L Word.  The experience was cathartic, necessary, and most importantly, has made an impact in media where LGBT visibility matters.

Tracy has since hosted several charity events and comedy shows, which include JQ International’s Single de Mayo, GirlBar’s Dinah Shore Weekend, presenting at the GLAAD Awards, and more.  She is a producer, commercial actress, model, and is currently penning a semi-autobiographical book detailing the trials and tribulations of being an “Insta-Mom”.  (Her girlfriend, Stamie, has 3 kids!)  A former band geek and pop culture junkie, she has finally embraced her chicken legs and realized that you can achieve just about anything once you’re comfortable in your own skin.  Tracy has been interested in collaboration, story-telling and photography from a young age, and is an active advocate for equal rights, especially when it pertains to the gay community.  Mostly, she loves challenging stereotypes and demonstrating that you shouldn’t judge a book by it’s cover.

Most recently, Tracy has created a website called http://www.ourfifteenminutes.com/ that caters to building a safe and welcoming community where people can upload their coming-out stories and just be themselves.  She’s currently developing and pitching TV shows, trying her hand in the hosting world, and figuring out how to negotiate with 4 year-olds.