Betsy West is a highly acclaimed and accomplished director/producer, having garnered an Academy Award nomination and an Emmy Award win for her work on the 2018 documentary film "RBG", which she co-directed alongside Julie Cohen.
This talented duo has since collaborated on the direction of two new documentary films, "Julia" (2021) and "My Name is Pauli Murray" (2021),further solidifying their reputation as a formidable creative force in the world of documentary filmmaking.
Prior to her work in the documentary sphere, West had a distinguished career as a producer at ABC News, where she amassed an impressive 21 Emmy Awards, a testament to her exceptional skill and dedication to her craft.
In addition to her professional accomplishments, West holds the esteemed title of Fred W. Friendly Professor Emerita at Columbia Journalism School, a position that reflects her deep commitment to journalism and her role as a mentor and educator in the field.
