Josie Maynard

Executive Producer, Director, Producer, Writer

THE AFGHAN SOLUTION, Josie Maynard's documentary debut, poses viable solutions to the conflict in Afghanistan, as told by Afghans themselves, as well other key players.  Prior to this, Josie created, directed and produced a traveling wine show, PLANET WINE; for One Media Television; as well as educational shows promoting healthy eating for children, KIDS COOK TV.  She attended New School University in New York City and is a member of the Screen Actors Guild.  She continues to work with human rights organizations, as well as tribal and political figures to promote dialogue on Afghanistan.

Emily R. Speer

Co–Producer

has worked in live and recorded production for nearly two decades. She is a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy and the owner of Big M Productions, Inc. Her productions include the feature film, A Talent for Trouble (2010), an educational short Surviving the Streets (2009), and the diet and health series Super Vixen (2008) and Battle of the Bulge (2006).

George Suarez

Co-Producer, THE AFGHAN SOLUTION

is an Emmy and Murrow Award winning producer whose work has appeared on NBC, ABC, PBS and Discovery Channel. His company, 23 Degree Media, produces non-fiction video in New York, and Sao Paolo, Brazil. He is a graduate of Columbia University, with a master's degree in anthropology. He specializes in news management and field production.

Aleem Agha

Field Producer, Kabul/Kandahar, THE AFGHAN SOLUTION

is a native of Kabul who has produced and written for ABC & BBC News.

Manny Howard

Associate Producer, THE AFGHAN SOLUTION

has written for New York Times Magazine, National Geographic, GQ and Men's Journal; and is the author of My Empire of Dirt, published by Scribner in 2010. He has also contributed to collections of essays such as Harper Collins's The Bastard on the Couch; Thomas Beller's Before and After: 9/11 Reader; and Man with a Pan.com. Manny is a graduate of Vassar College.

Resa Matthews

Co-Producer, THE AFGHAN SOLUTION

is an Emmy Award-winning producer and director who has worked for ABC, CBS, CNN, PBS and VH-1, among others. She has covered topics ranging from apartheid in South Africa to the war in Bosnia to the peace process in Israel and Palestine. Her interest in Afghanistan began while covering the lead-up to "the War on Terror" for CNN.

Mark Huntley

Associate Producer, THE AFGHAN SOLUTION

has been a producer for CNN, National Geographic, Bloomberg TV Europe, CNBC Europe and has reported for NPR and BBC World Service. He is a graduate of the American University School of International Service and has written and produced independent feature films.

Anne Opotowsky

Co-Writer, THE AFGHAN SOLUTION

is an Emmy award winning documentary writer and director. Her projects include distinguished international projects for both ABC and NBC NEWS, as well as for international organizations including the BBC.

Richard Kronenberg

Editor, THE AFGHAN SOLUTION

has edited for television news shows including 20/20, ABC's Primetime, A&E's Biography, MSNBC's Headliners and Legends, and Bravo's From Page to Screen. His work also includes animation for MTV, and PB7J and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for Disney.

Jamie Kirkpatrick

Editor, THE AFGHAN SOLUTION

is a New York-based freelance editor whose credits includeSouth Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut; Ed Burn's The Groomsmen; and Dave Chappell's Block Party.  He has also worked in music videos, commercials and televisions programs. Jamie's latest project was the emmy-nominated SNL in the 2000s for NBC.

Peter Tooke

Editor, THE AFGHAN SOLUTION

Peter's work includes the documentaries Giuliani Time, and Pattonsburg Where We Live. He is currently co-directing and editing Charros, centered around a Mexican ranch family; and Explorer, based on Venezuelan naturalist Charles Brewer-Carias. Peter has also produced and directed for Mercedes Benz, and broadcast clients such as Frontline, BBC, AVC, CVS, ARD German TV.

Rodney Lamborn

camera, Afghanistan/Uzbekistan

Rod's work includes the documentaries Immortal Fortress, which is about Chechnyan freedom fighters, shot for PBS; Living in Emergency, a film about the conflict areas of Liberia and the East Congo; as well as commercial campaigns for AT&T, Nike, Adidas, Norelco; and television networks like: Oxygen, USA and MTV.  Rod is currently working on Mexican Uni, a documentary in Baja, Mexico.

Pete Zivkovic

camera, New York

is a partner at Mobile Video Productions in New York City. His cinematography credits include independent feature films as well as television shows such as The Oprah Winfrey Show and Americas Most Wanted.

Rob Van Alkemade

camera, Kabul

is currently directing feature documentary Training for the Apocalypse, through the Pacific Pioneer Grant awarded in 2010. His other work includes the Sundance Jury Award winning short film, Preacher With an Unknown God; and the 2007 feature What Would Jesus Buy?; both of which he produced and directed as well.

Christian Galdabini

camera, Washington, D.C.

Christian's work includes a National Geographic documentary titled Inside Base Camp; as well as various programs covering Iraq for Fox News and PBS.

Jessica Tabibnia

Production Manager / Advocate

Before THE AFGHAN SOLUTION, Jessica worked on development projects for television, such as the pilot episode for PLANET WINE; as well as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Cabbage Patch Kids for 4Kids Entertainment Inc. Jessica is also an Infertility Coach and Awareness Advocate; some of her work can be found via her renowned blogs www.babystepstomotherhood.com and www.thefertilityblogs.com. Her dedication to support and be a resource for others struggling with infertility difficulties has recently led her to appear on two Today Show segments on Infertility, and begin working on a documentary.