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Jaclyn Mclendon

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Leader Jaclyn Mclendon from 2019 Leaders Asia-Pacific.

Asia Pacific Screen Awards Lead, Asia Pacific Screen Awards

Australia

Jaclyn is the Asia Pacific Screen Awards Lead of the Asia Pacific Screen Awards, an organization that honors cinematic excellence in the region. Jaclyn believes that films and media have the power and opportunity to create meaningful dialogue and highlight how humanity binds us together. Jaclyn is passionate about celebrating diversity, inclusion, and women's empowerment.

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