Lily Newton

Lily Ellora Newton is the manager of engagement and partnerships. She leads story‑driven network activation, translating insights into integrated campaigns, end‑to‑end creator partnerships, and activation toolkits that help Affiliates participate easily and consistently. Lily also co‑hosts the podcast Everything You Know About Disability Is Wrong and produces video content that elevates lived‑experience storytelling across the network. Lily is an Autistic and chronically ill disability advocate. She has guest‑lectured at universities, led professional trainings, and served on advisory councils. Outside of her non-profit marketing career, Lily is an award‑winning independent filmmaker, with work selected by the New York International Women Festival and honors including Best Women’s Short Film, Best Woman Director, and Best Debut Director at international festivals.