As Director of Development at the California Film Institute, Liana Bender is responsible for the financial sustainability of the contributed revenue for the organization, including the Mill Valley Film Festival, the Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center and CFI Education. Liana has over a decade of experience with corporate partnerships, donor management, business development, and strategic planning. She has spoken nationally and internationally at various organizations including SXSW 2014 and the Chartered Institute of Marketing UK, and is a founding board member of regional TED talks.