Reni Calister

Storyteller Guest Expert 

Reni is facilitating the Storytelling for Change: The Art of the Pitch community of practice in Fall 2024

Reni Calister is a two-time Emmy Award-winning Producer and Executive currently serving as the Chief Content Officer of Rock’n Robin Productions. Before assuming her CCO role, Reni held the position of Executive Vice President of Content at TOGETHXR, a media company founded by renowned Olympians Alex Morgan, Sue Bird, Chloe Kim, and Simone Manuel. There, she played a pivotal role in elevating women’s sports through compelling storytelling. Reni’s contributions extended to A Touch More, a production company founded by Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird, where she helped launch the company, which focuses on showcasing the stories of revolutionaries that shape culture. Prior to her time at TOGETHXR, Reni worked at Rock’n Robin Productions as Head of Development, where she oversaw film and television productions for notable networks and platforms, including Disney+, Discovery+, ESPN, ABC, Lifetime, and the History Channel, among others. 

Reni’s career also includes working at Good Morning America, where she led Robin Roberts’ anchor team and traveled the globe to discover and share inspiring stories. Reni’s media journey began at HBO Documentary Films, where she contributed to films that garnered prestigious awards, including the Peabody, Emmy, and Academy Award, establishing her passion for producing impactful and critically acclaimed content.