SUSIE JARAMILLO is an Emmy-nominated director, artist, storyteller, and entrepreneur. The Venezuelan American mother of two is also the creative heart of Encantos, creating the vision and setting the bar for brilliant stories with captivating, diverse characters that will endure the test of time. Jaramillo is the creator of Canticos, the No. 1 bilingual preschool brand that helps little ones learn Spanish through music, joy, and laughter. Canticos features sing-along videos, books, puzzles, games, and a learning app, all inspired by Latino nursery rhymes. It has received widespread industry accolades and awards, including from Common Sense Media, Kidscreen, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, and School Library Journal. Canticos was featured in YouTube’s 2023 Impact Report for its positive cultural influence. Jaramillo is also the author and illustrator of more than 35 children’s books and is a sought-after speaker at conferences and festivals nationwide for her leadership and expertise around entrepreneurship, leveraging tech in entertainment, and developing story-based brand franchises in the children’s space. She has been featured in Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter, The New York Times, Popsugar, SheKnows, AdWeek, and People en Español; and on NPR, NBC, CBS, and Univision. She is listed on NBCU + Telemundo’s Inspiring America list and was recently named one of the Advertising Club of New York’s People of the Year.