Wendy Calhoun doesn't just tell stories. She breaks the mold they came in. A Peabody Award-winning writer-producer and director, Wendy has shaped defining television: Empire, Justified, Prodigal Son, Nashville — and pioneered formats most writers haven't discovered yet. Known for crafting authentic Gen Z characters and amplifying underrepresented voices on screen, she's currently developing a new scripted series with CBS Studios for Netflix. Wendy stays ahead of the moment by envisioning the future of entertainment.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Moderator, Directing in the Now: Storytelling, Power, and the Political Moment
March 6, 2026 | 5:00–6:00 PM PT | Los Angeles
Wendy moderates the Alliance of Women Directors, International Women's Day Salon discussion on authorship, responsibility, and creative courage with directors Jen McGowan and Patricia Riggen.
Alumni Panelist, NYU Presidential Reception
March 26, 2026 | 6:00–8:00 PM PT | Los Angeles
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
Wendy joins fellow NYU Tisch alumni for an exclusive evening with NYU President Linda G. Mills at the stunning Academy Museum of Motion Pictures — a rare opportunity to hear from some of the university's most accomplished graduates working at the intersection of art, culture, and storytelling. Register Here
Host, Shift: Building a Future That Works for Women
March 27, 2026 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM PT | Los Angeles
Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles
Mount Saint Mary's University's landmark annual event exploring how the future of work is changing and how women are shaping what comes next. Now in its 15th year, one of California's most comprehensive examinations of gender equity in action.
Register at msmu.edu/statusofwomen