Ana Francois

Ana François is an Associate Professor of Practice and Associate Department Chair of Journalism and Media Management at the School of Communication, University of Miami. Her expertise spans media management, international distribution of film and television products, and entertainment industry operations, with a focus on European and Latin American markets.

• Education: MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management (emphasis in finance and entertainment), dual degrees in Mathematics and Latin American Literature from UCLA.

Her professional background includes roles at major studios like Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) and Universal Studios, where she specialized in television distribution, sales support, and international market strategies. She also worked as an independent consultant addressing media management challenges such as startup development, rights management, and valuations.