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Converge Media is an Emmy Award Winning producer of culturally relevant content in Seattle and across the Pacific Northwest. We create documentaries, short films, television shows, editorial and creative writing, podcasts, and local news coverage curated specifically for an urban audience. We believe that the Black community deserve authentic representation, a focus on our community’s issues, and equitable access to elected officials, leadership, and governmental information.
Founded by Seattle Central District natives Omari Salisbury and Erik Kalligraphy, from day one, Converge Media has been a platform to amplify not only our own original content but also the content of independent African-American creators throughout the region, providing them with access to our engaged audience that is interested in their voices and perspectives.
Meet Our Team
Erik Wilson is the Head of Programming & Creative Director at Converge Media.
IG: @kalligraphy45
TW: @kalligraphy
Besa Gordon is Converge Media’s Digital and Communications manager. She is also the host of The Rewind With Besa and an on-air host with iHeart Radio.
IG: @besagordon
TW: @besagordon
Curtis Delgardo II grew up in Seattle and attended Hampton University and is now Converge Media’s live show director. He joined the Converge staff in May of 2021 as a producer and director. He also has his own clothing line and promotes events around the city.
TW: @FOEofficial
IG: @therealcuddy8
Ike Everard is a Seattle native who attended Arizona State University. He joined the Converge team as a writer in May 2021 and is now a producer. A sports journalist at heart, he loves covering the Mariners and Kraken.
TW: @ike_on_the_mic
IG: @ike.everard
Alaia D’Alessandro is the Head of Production at Converge Media. In her free time, she plays with her band Tres Leches.
IG: @alaiasongs
FB: Alaia D’Alessandro
Brady McAtee at just the age of 23, Brady is an accomplished cinematographer and director and is the owner of Ten-Gallon Productions. Brady is a lead editor at Converge Media
IG: @Brady.McAtee
Keith “G. Prez” Asphy is an active member of the Seattle community. He is board member of Festival Sundiata, an active member of the Royal Esquire Club, Africatown SEA, the YMCA, and volunteers with the Umoja Festival, the Not this Time Foundation, as well as many other community efforts. Keith served on the Board of Directors for the Public Defender’s office for seven years, is a former volunteer fire fighter, lifeguard and is EMT certified.
TW: @gprez206
IG: @gprez206
