Meet the Team
Our Founder
Faith Dickinson is the Founder of Women In Film Pittsburgh and a former member of its Board of Directors. Although she has retired from the Board, she remains proud of the organization's growth and its ongoing commitment to supporting women in media, film, and entertainment.
Faith began her career in the entertainment industry as an actor in Pittsburgh. While living in Los Angeles, she became involved with the Women In Film Los Angeles PSA Program, which produced public service announcements for nonprofit organizations serving women and children. She later served as Co-Chair of the PSA Committee, where she gained valuable experience as an Associate Director and Producer while helping to

create meaningful media projects for charitable organizations. As Founder of Women In Film Pittsburgh, Faith helped establish a vibrant community dedicated to education, networking, mentorship, and professional development. She continues to celebrate the organization's impact and looks forward to seeing it thrive for years to come.
Our Board of Directors

Krystle Grandy - Board President
Krystle is a Producer, Production Manager and Travel Coordinator who has been involved in the film/scripted TV, commercial and reality television world for over 18 years. Starting her career at 18 years old at Capitol Records in their music video department, Krystle worked with the likes of Sir Paul McCartney, Katy Perry and more. From there, Krystle jumped on to work with American Horror Story season 1 & 2 and many other shows and promos for FX Networks. She rose from production assistant to 2nd assistant director and then up through the production office, ending up as a production coordinator in Los Angeles, CA. After many years in Los Angeles, Krystle came home to visit family in Pittsburgh, PA and ended up booking a show, ’Those Who Kill’, which she worked on as the production secretary. From there her career in Pittsburgh started and she has worked for such notable companies as the Talent Group, Brunner, ColdSpark Media, Reelworks and Many others. Krystle has produced, and production managed multiple reality TVs shows and commercials including spots for companies such as Meta/Facebook, Sheetz and more! She also works as a Local 161 Travel Coordinator in the Pittsburgh film & scripted television industry. Krystle loves mentoring other young people in the production industry and currently has a mentee from RMU. She is currently working as a Producer with Brunner in Pittsburgh and loves getting to grow and build something great with their video team! In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her chihuahua Dingle, going to shows, traveling and watching horror movies.

Susan Mazur - Board Treasurer
Susan specializes in nonprofit consulting and financial accounting. Her clients have been diverse, from budding nonprofits to thriving small businesses, and she cares deeply about providing Pittsburgh nonprofits with the support they need to fulfill their missions. She has also volunteered as a financial and management consultant with the Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management, working with nonprofits to develop sound financial and governance processes.

Erika Krenn - Director
Erika is excited to serve the Pittsburgh community as a board member for WIFM. She works in Talent Acquisition, where she finds excitement in relationship building and connecting others to new opportunities. She is a voiceover, film and TV actress with The Talent Group. She is an active member in the independent film industry as an actress, freelance photographer, and acts onstage as well. Erika has a BA in Psychology with minors in Theatre and Journalism from Gannon University. She believes art and film are the beating heart of Pittsburgh, and WIFM has an amazing opportunity to bring women across this industry together to collaborate on all fronts. There is so much power in filmmaking, and women are at the forefront of this industry right now, let's continue to move ideas forward together.
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Wendy Whittick - Director
Wendy Whittick is the creative force behind WCC Productions LLC, where she produces a wide array of multimedia content. In 2024, she won the Pittsburgh City Paper Readers’ Poll for Best YouTube Account with Wendy’s Classic Corner, a show that uncovers hidden gems of vintage, historic, and quirky local culture. Her flair for telling unique stories is further evidenced by her work as a producer and director of feature documentaries (Searchers of Souls: Investigating the Paranormal and Vision Beyond Sight: The Heidi Covey Story) and short narrative films (Drift, Last Cup of Coffee, and The Crystal Dove). A devoted classic film enthusiast, Wendy explores the art and impact of vintage cinema through projects like the Silver Screen Time Machine podcast and a studio-format talk show version of Wendy’s Classic Corner, which earned a nomination for the Arts & Entertainment Award at the 2023 Greater Pittsburgh Community Media Awards. When she’s not on screen or behind the camera, Wendy serves as the president of Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club and is a sought-after public speaker on the Golden Age of Hollywood.

Stephanie Swift - Board Vice President
Stephanie became active in the Pittsburgh film community in 2016 as an extra with The Talent Group. Since then, she has had the privilege of working on an array of projects, from big-budget blockbusters to zero-budget indie films. Her passion for the craft is unwavering, with a particular focus on women-led stories. Stephanie recently earned a nomination for the Legacy Award for the Pittsburgh 48-Hour Film Project (48HFP), and she had the honor of stepping into the role of Director for the first time in her ninth 48HFP last year. Out of the 50 or so film sets she has participated in as an actor, some of the most rewarding and fulfilling experiences have involved women's narratives and female-led crews. Ensuring her cast and crew felt comfortable and safe on set was paramount to her, especially in an industry where women have often been exploited, abused, or gaslit. She aspires to protect the artists who create and propel female-led stories both behind and in front of the camera. In addition to her acting and occasional crew and directing work, Stephanie is an expert social media marketer, bringing a blend of creativity and strategic thinking to every project she undertakes.

Heather Buchanan Hopkins - Director
Heather is a forward-thinking artist, creator, film producer and devoted mom of three who brings a “whatever it takes” attitude to every project she touches. With a welcoming spirit and a sharp creative eye, she bridges the worlds of storytelling and visual art, championing bold ideas and nurturing the talent around her. Heather is known for cultivating collaboration, keeping projects moving with positivity, and creating spaces where teams feel inspired to do their best work. Her artistic background fuels her instinct for authentic, emotionally resonant stories—whether she’s shaping a film, developing new concepts, or mentoring emerging creators. Driven, imaginative, and endlessly optimistic, Heather shows up with heart, humor, and a belief in what’s possible. Her work reflects a life rooted in creativity, connection, and the joy of building something meaningful together.

Tiffany Sander McKenzie - Director
Tiffany is a realtor in Pittsburgh with Howard Hanna Real Estate and was selected by HGTV to appear in 4 episodes of “My House is Worth What?”. She has appeared as a background actor/day player in 45 films and television productions. Her career began at NBC’s European Headquarters in London, England, and back in the U.S. as a news writer locally at WPXI-TV. Tiffany earned a BA in Public Relations and Broadcast Communications from Westminster College and an MBA with a focus in Marketing. She resides in Pittsburgh with her husband and son.
Our Committees

Leia Devin - Co-Chair
Education Committee
Leia Devin (she/her) is an independent, female horror filmmaker girlie pop born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For the past 7 years she has been working on motion picture, television, commercial, and digital content in various key roles across the production and costumes departments. Visual storytelling is a fundamental obsession in Leia’s life. She is ecstatic to bring her years of experience and savvy to the WIFM Pittsburgh board to share with the local film community

Sydney Rupert - Co-Chair
Outreach Committee
Sydney is a University of Pittsburgh graduate with Bachelor's degrees in Media & Professional Communications and Psychology. With a strong interest in the entertainment industry, she is passionate about marketing, brand strategy, and storytelling. Sydney is inspired by the power of media that influences and connects audiences. In her free time, you'll often find her with a book in her hand, drinking a coffee, or listening to music.
