DVULI Adds Emmy Award-Winner to Staff

By Ashley Ver Beek, Contributor 

Sheldon Freeman joined the DVULI team as the Communications Manager in May 2025. In his new role, Sheldon will oversee the key elements of DVULI’s social media, website, and digital and print publications.

A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Sheldon comes to the DVULI team with a wealth of experience in multimedia production. He is a two-time Emmy award-winning videographer and photographer from his time at ESPN and has his own production company, Suspended Media. He also served as the Director of Video and Livestreaming at his former church in Connecticut.

Through his coursework at Denison University, where he earned a BA in Economics, Sheldon emerged with the desire to increase investments in youth of color. He is further committed to mobilizing resources to empower systemically disadvantaged young people to achieve their goals.

“I care about generational success in our world,” explains Sheldon, who developed this passion while in college. “I had people who believed in me when I was young, which is what I want for our underserved youth today.”

Sheldon got into youth work in 2020 when he launched an initiative called #47Shoes to distribute new shoes to marginalized youth in Hartford, Connecticut, and taught young people video production in his spare time.

“Being an artist, I want to give youth from disadvantaged backgrounds access to the arts because they’re not all being invested in at a fair level,” says Sheldon. “This underscores my desire for youth. My goal is to bridge the gap.”

As for his new position with DVULI, Sheldon says, “I’m excited to bring my passion and experience in storytelling to the team.” He is eager to highlight alumni stories in fresh and engaging ways and hopes to strengthen the digital network of DVULI.

When he’s not behind the camera, Sheldon is a producer, voiceover artist, and musician. He loves basketball and is always delighted to practice his French.

Join us in welcoming Sheldon to the DVULI team!