CAA Elevates 13 to Agent and Executive Positions

CAA Elevate Program Celebrates New Promotions

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) has made headlines with its latest round of promotions, elevating 13 trainees from the CAA Elevate program to agent or executive roles. This development highlights the agency’s commitment to nurturing talent and fostering growth within its workforce.

About CAA Elevate

CAA Elevate is a comprehensive training and development initiative designed to prepare future leaders in the entertainment industry. The program provides participants with hands-on experience, mentorship, and opportunities to develop their skills across various departments. The promoted class includes individuals who have shown exceptional promise and dedication during their time in the program.

Promoted Agents

The newly promoted agents include:

• Ally Brzezinski – Motion Picture Literary Agent
• Oren Davidson – TV Production Agent
• Emily Dunetz – Theater Department Agent
• Travis Eller – CAA Creators Agent
• Leyla Hezar – Sports Content Agent
• Michael Hughes – Sports Property Sales Agent
• Miranda Hutchinson – CAA Creators Agent
• Cameron Mulé – Sports Property Sales Agent
• Jessica Lee – Television Talent Agent
• Maia Paterno – Motion Picture Literary Agent

Each of these individuals has demonstrated strong potential and has been recognized for their contributions to the agency.

Promoted Executives

In addition to the new agents, three individuals have been promoted to executive positions:

• Becca Clemmons – Data Department Executive
• Alex Perel – Sports Property Sales Executive
• Glen Stegman – Sports Property Sales Executive

These executives bring valuable expertise and experience to their respective departments, further strengthening CAA’s leadership team.

Locations and Backgrounds

While CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, the promoted employees are based in multiple locations, including New York and Nashville. The agency also maintains offices in Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, reflecting its global reach.

Profiles of the Promoted Agents

Ally Brzezinski

Brzezinski, an alumna of the University of Southern California, joined CAA in 2022 and was accepted into the CAA Elevate program in 2025. She is based in Los Angeles and has been promoted to motion picture literary agent.

Oren Davidson

Davidson, a Morehouse College graduate, began his career at CAA as an assistant in TV talent in 2016. After working at 20th Century Fox and New Regency Productions, he returned to CAA in 2023 and was accepted into the CAA Elevate program. He is based in Los Angeles.

Emily Dunetz

Dunetz, a Hamilton College alumna, started her career at CAA in 2021 as an assistant to George Lane in theater. She was accepted into CAA Elevate in 2024 and is based in New York.

Travis Eller

Eller, a Trevecca Nazarene University graduate, joined CAA in 2022 as an assistant to Andrew Graham. He was promoted to coordinator and accepted into CAA Elevate in 2024. He is based in Nashville.

Leyla Hezar

Hezar, an alumna of the University of Arizona, began her career at CAA in the mailroom in 2016. She served as an assistant to CAA co-chairman Richard Lovett and later to Lisa Metelus. She was promoted to professional in 2024 and accepted into CAA Elevate in 2025. She is based in Los Angeles.

Michael Hughes

Hughes, a Boston College graduate, began his career at CAA in 2019 in the mailroom before serving as an assistant to Paul Danforth. He was accepted into CAA Elevate in 2025 and is based in New York.

Miranda Hutchinson

Hutchinson, a University of Southern California graduate, began her career at CAA in 2022 as an assistant to David Freeman. She was promoted to coordinator and accepted into CAA Elevate in 2024. She is based in Los Angeles.

Cameron Mulé

Mulé, a Duke University graduate, began his career at CAA Sports in 2022 as an assistant in property sales. He was promoted to professional in 2024 and accepted into CAA Elevate in 2025. He is based in New York.

Jessica Lee

Lee, an Occidental College graduate, joined CAA as an assistant in television talent in 2021 after working at Inspire Entertainment, Innovative Artists, and Janet Yang Productions. She was promoted to coordinator and accepted into CAA Elevate in 2024.

Maia Paterno

Paterno, a University of Texas at Austin graduate, began her career at CAA in 2018 as an intern in brand consulting. She later served as an assistant to Christina Chou and Craig Gering in motion picture literary. She was accepted into CAA Elevate in 2024 and is based in Los Angeles.

Profiles of the Promoted Executives

Becca Clemmons

Clemmons, a University of Southern California graduate, joined CAA in 2021 as a data insights analyst. She was accepted into CAA Elevate in 2025 and is based in Los Angeles.

Alex Perel

Perel, a Cornell University graduate, began his career at Mandalay Sports Media before joining CAA Sports in 2021 as an assistant in sports property sales. He was promoted to professional in 2023 and accepted into CAA Elevate in 2024. He is based in New York.

Glen Stegman

Stegman, a University of Michigan graduate, began his career at Jefferies as an investment banking analyst. He joined CAA Sports in 2021 as an assistant in property sales before being promoted to professional in 2024. He was accepted into CAA Elevate in 2025 and is based in New York.