Gillian Grisman's formative years unfolded in the culturally vibrant San Francisco Bay Area, where her parents' fervent passion for music created a singularly stimulating environment that played a profoundly significant role in shaping her early life and artistic trajectory. This unique upbringing afforded her the extraordinary opportunity to be immersed in a diverse range of outstanding musicians, artists, and musical genres, which in turn had a profound and lasting impact on her development as a creative individual.
Gillian, a pioneering and forward-thinking entrepreneur with a remarkable knack for innovation, took the bold step of founding her own production company, 11th Hour Productions, in the bustling metropolis of New York City, specifically in the year 1998. This multifaceted and dynamic production company has since become a cornerstone of her illustrious career, serving as a fertile ground for her boundless creativity and entrepreneurial spirit to flourish.
Gillian's professional portfolio extends far beyond her esteemed work on the critically acclaimed documentary "Grateful Dawg", as she is also deeply committed to spearheading an annual collaborative documentary series that sheds light on the lives of children growing up within the New York City public education system. This ambitious and far-reaching project brings together a diverse and talented group of esteemed filmmakers, each of whom has contributed their unique perspectives and talents to this important and timely initiative.
Gillian's unwavering dedication to fostering a profound and lasting influence on the lives of impressionable youth is aptly reflected in her esteemed position as the executive director of a renowned New York-based education-focused not-for-profit organization, Change for Kids, where she tirelessly works to spearhead initiatives that empower and enrich the lives of young individuals.
