Meet the MyConnext Ombuds
Your confidential source for information. Schedule time with the Office of the MyConnext Ombuds to ask questions, learn more about your rights, and explore your options.
The Process
Click the Calendly link accessible here (MyConnext website), on your Pluto 5000 dashboard, or your union’s members-only login page.
Access the Ombuds*
To speak with a person, meet with Lillian Rivera or Hector Escalante. To remain anonymous, use Tequitable’s private digital platform.
Schedule a meeting
Ask questions, learn more about your rights, and explore your options with the help of the MyConnext Ombuds.
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*Currently, in phase 1 of the MyConnext Tool, the Ombuds is only available for members of participating organizations.
To ensure immediate and effective action, please do not use this tool to report instances of child abuse. If you suspect or are aware of child abuse, contact local law enforcement or child protective services directly.Participating Organizations:
Amazon US-based productions | Directors Guild of America | International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees
Netflix US-based productions | Writers Guild of America West
Meet the Ombuds
MyConnext Ombuds
Office of the MyConnext Ombuds
Lillian Rivera
Lillian is the full-time Ombuds. For more flexible availability, please schedule time with her.
Consulting Ombuds
Office of the MyConnext Ombuds
Dr. Hector Escalante Meza
A safe place to get advice when you are facing a challenging situation at work.
tEQuitable Ombuds Platform
The MyConnext Ombuds
An unbiased and impartial resource
Not for hire and does not work for or report to, any participating organization
Not an agent or employee of any participating organization or The Hollywood Commission and cannot receive notice of a report on behalf of any Participating Organization or The Hollywood Commission
Cannot testify or produce documents concerning communications with MyConnext community members in any legal, administrative, or other matter
Cannot provide legal advice, therapy, or counseling services
To ensure safe and effective communication, MyConnext community members must agree to the following terms, conditions, and principles before contact with the MyConnext Ombuds.
Who is Ombuds for?
If you have access to the MyConnext Reporting Tool through a participating organization, you have access time to the Office of the MyConnext Ombuds.
What can the Ombuds help with?
The Ombuds is a confidential and safe resource for you to:
Ask questions about how to navigate The MyConnext Reporting Tool
Discuss concerns about workplace misconduct
What can’t the Ombuds help with?
The Ombuds does not offer legal services and cannot:
Investigate, arbitrate, adjudicate, or in any other way participate in any internal or external formal legal process.
Questions about the MyConnext Ombuds?
Visit the FAQs to learn more about how it works.