OUR TEAM
Meet our seasoned team of industry professionals to guide you through the process of understanding your goals!
ALI CLARK
CEO
Ali Clark is a Talent Director and Manager to Celebrities and talent based all over the country. She has personally worked in the TV/Film Industry in various acting and performance roles for over 30 years!
While working as a Talent Manager, Ali has located and signed top talent for networks such as Disney, NBC, ABC, Hallmark, Lifetime, Yellowstone, High School Musical the series, Marvel, American Girl, American Idol, and several Motion Pictures. As a previous owner of numerous performance studios and other businesses, identifying amazing talent has been Ali’s specialty.
Providing an opportunity for talent to gain the necessary tools to start their career is one of her biggest accomplishments. Assisting in the fulfillment of a talent’s dream is something that can’t be matched. Ali loves working with people of all ages and guiding them to their TRUE future in the entertainment industry.
LIZ MCAFFREY
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR & PARTNER
Liz McCaffrey is a sought after acting coach who has trained talent from all over the country as well as internationally. Many of her students go on to book commercials, film/tv, voice over and hosting jobs. Hallmark, Disney, Ford, and Yellowstone are just a few of the jobs that her students have booked.
Liz offers a fun and creative way of coaching that inspires students to fall in love with the process. If you are new to the industry, this is the coach to go to. Liz is a mother of 2 children who have also grown up in the business and can relate to those parents who are helping their children pursue their dreams.
It has been a dream for Liz to see this industry grab talent from all over the country instead of just the main hubs. She is thrilled to see this dream come true for talent and is eager to help talent get started. Don’t miss out on being part of True Talent Network to assist in this!
WENDY WOODS
CREATIVE DIRECTOR & PARTNER
Wendy Woods is Head of Scouting for a major Talent Agency located on the West Coast of the United States and a Partner to an independent record label located in Manchester, United Kingdom .
At the age of 12, she began her career in front of the camera as a model when she signed with a small agency outside of Dothan, Alabama. Since then, Wendy has made it her mission to obtain as much exposure and knowledge as possible from within each sector of the entertainment industry. Series such as Yellowstone, Disney’s High School Musical Series, and roles for Paramount productions have all welcomed the new faces discovered by Wendy onto their diverse rosters. Backed by a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Entertainment/Music Business, her passion to help aspiring talent open the doors to industry success is what fuels her passion to continue to discover and deliver the best performers to the rest of the world.
VICKY JOHNSTON
Vicky Johnston has been a freelance global casting director since 2009 and has experience working for one of the fastest paced Talent Agencies in the North Western States as their Global Booker. Her skill set is quite unique because she has worked in every aspect of managing talent, working with other casting directors, producers, guiding talent with onboarding into the industry and working with incredible seasoned talent, producers and directors.
Early on, she mostly cast principal talent for films, TV commercials, corporate videos, industrial, educational, promotional, shorts, web videos, print, voice-over and independent media for local businesses and productions in Utah. Over time, and to meet the needs of her clients she has cast talent in other States and internationally. This has allowed her to cast projects no matter where the shooting location is. Projects are cast remotely using self-tape auditions and online platforms. She operates out of Utah but casts talent for many shooting locations.
HEIDI MENDEZ
CELEBRITY ACTING COACH
Heidi Mendez (AKA the Rapping Grandma) is an extremely sought out Advanced Actor’s Coach. She is a bilingual actor, director, and choreographer . Heidi has worked professionally in New York, Mexico City, and Madrid. She has earned a BA in Acting and an MA in Directing and is also a certified teacher. Heidi can be found on IMDb showcasing over 150 Television, Commercial, and Film roles she has held.
Heidi is CEO and founder of ACT RISK NO MORE, a non-profit youth theater company that allows teenagers to write and perform their heartfelt edgy works. The organization creates original plays based on these writings and performs them for troubled kids in various state programs. Believing that applause is the greatest high, Heidi advocates for troubled kids to be able to do community service hours through ACT RISK NO MORE.
KATELYN HARWARD
MODELING COACH
With over a decade of presence in the world of modeling, Katie Harward stands as a true luminary in the industry. Her journey started in San Diego California, where she first discovered her passion for the art of modeling and fashion. With a move to Utah, Katie continued her career in the world of modeling when signed with a top agency in Salt Lake City, Utah where she did both print modeling and started the journey of commercial work and became a spokesperson for multiple brands.
Katie has been highlighted on local news stations, radio stations, and with some of the leading brands in the state being a face for the brand.
In addition to brand deals and modeling jobs, Katie has become a beacon of inspiration for aspiring models. She is actively involved in mentoring programs and workshops, sharing her wealth of knowledge and experience with the next generation of talent.
