HR 898: Packer, Nina; life, work, and contributions; honor

House Resolution 898

By: Representatives Bell of the 75th, Willis of the 55th, Myles of the 126th, Crawford of the 89th, Reese of the 140th, and others

A RESOLUTION

Honoring the life, work, and contributions of Nina Packer; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Nina Packer is an innovative professional in nonprofit leadership, education, and entertainment with a distinguished career spanning over 20 years who is dedicated to creating career exposure and pipeline programs for young professionals in media and entertainment; and

WHEREAS, she played a pivotal role in developing the pre-college program now known as the Warner Bros. Discovery: Future Leaders Institute and was instrumental in establishing music industry certificate and degree programs at Jackson State University and Florida A&M University, expanding educational opportunities for students seeking careers in the entertainment industry; and

WHEREAS, through her company, Nonprofit Planning & Administration (NPA), she manages the Cortez Bryant Foundation and the Rob and Shaun Hardy Amazing Stories Foundation, both of which cultivate pathways for BIPOC professionals to enter and excel in the music and film industries; and

WHEREAS, she has contributed to major media projects, producing content highlighting Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for YouTube Originals, Blackstream Live/Live Nation Urban, and NBCUniversal, elevating the visibility of Black excellence in higher education; and

WHEREAS, Nina has worked alongside generation-defining figures in entertainment, sports, and social justice, serving as a consultant to activate and develop their philanthropic and business endeavors, guiding them through strategic planning, operations management, and executive coaching; and

WHEREAS, she began her career in entertainment in 1999 as part of the Development and Marketing teams at Rainforest Films (now Rainforest Entertainment), where she contributed to the success of landmark films such as Trois, Pandora's Box, The Gospel, and Stomp the Yard and played a key role in the company's brand-building and distribution strategies; and

WHEREAS, she has an extensive background in education, having served as a Marketing Education Teacher for Clayton County Public Schools, launched the Film & Media Magnet Program at Mundy's Mill High School, and taught Music Management Practicum and Intro to Music Industry courses at Florida A&M University and Jackson State University; and

WHEREAS, as a nonprofit leader, she founded Nina Packer & Associates (now NPA) and has worked with esteemed organizations such as The Study Hall, Cool Girls Inc., 21st Century Leaders, Do Something, and Burrell Communications, in addition to managing charitable activations for professional athletes affiliated with the Dallas Cowboys and New England Patriots; and

WHEREAS, she flourished for eight years as the Director of Operations for the powerhouse artist management company Blueprint Group/Maverick, which has managed the careers of Lil Wayne, Drake, and Nicki Minaj and currently represents The Roots, Jill Scott, Lil Nas X, and Latto; and

WHEREAS, Nina Packer holds a Master of Public Administration with a concentration in Nonprofit Management from Georgia State University's Andrew Young School of Policy Studies and a Bachelor of Business Teacher Education from Florida A&M University; and

WHEREAS, she is the proud mother of two accomplished daughters, one a graduate of Howard University and the other a freshman at the University of Southern California, exemplifying her commitment to education and empowerment; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding achievements and lasting contributions of Nina Packer be appropriately recognized and celebrated.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body honor Nina Packer for her exceptional leadership, unwavering commitment to education, and dedication to creating career pathways for future generations in media, entertainment, and nonprofit development.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Nina Packer.