Giona is a record-breaking documentary producer and strategist operating at the nexus of media, social impact, and capital. Her producing credits include the Netflix documentary series Harry & Meghan, Children of the Underground (FX/Hulu), which was nominated for an Independent Spirit and International Documentary Association Award, and the critically acclaimed Netflix series, The Innocence Files. As the first Black American filmmaker to produce a documentary with over 84 million global streams in its first three days, Giona has built a career transforming cultural insight and leadership into measurable worldwide impact.

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Leveraging her film career, Giona forges cross-sector partnerships among purpose-driven organizations, emerging fund managers, and leading investment firms. Her work bridges responsible innovation, social foresight, and identifying underserved markets.

 

This interdisciplinary approach draws from her early career at the U.S. Department of Justice and a producing fellowship with the renowned documentary fund, Impact Partners. She combines legal prowess, narrative strategy, and market insight to advance responsibly led ventures that align profit with purpose.

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Giona is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Howard University and earned a Master of Arts in Social Innovation, Business, and Film at New York University's Gallatin School of Individualized Study.