Penny Johnson Jerald, FCT Board of DirectorsActress
Penny Johnson Jerald served as a presenter for the inaugrural Celebration of Excellence Awards, presented by the Organization of Black Screenwriters to honor writers whose work has "consistently been of high quality, and who have greatly contributed to the diversity of stories told through the television and film media." She presented an award toParis Qualles. Television credits include, NCIS, Bones, Law & Order, and a recurring role as Sherry Palmer in 24.