{"id":150647,"date":"2026-08-17T22:15:45","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T02:15:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150647"},"modified":"2026-08-17T22:15:45","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T02:15:45","slug":"sara-viteri-turnstone-creative-senior-producer-named-to-lehigh-valley-business-forty-under-40","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150647","title":{"rendered":"Sara Viteri, Turnstone Creative Senior Producer, Named to Lehigh Valley Business\u2019 Forty Under 40"},"content":{"rendered":"

The recognition honors emerging leaders whose professional achievements, creative vision and community impact are making a difference across the Greater Lehigh Valley.<\/em><\/p>\n

BETHLEHEM, Pa. (August 17, 2026)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Lehigh Valley Business\u00a0<\/a>has named Sara Viteri, senior producer at Turnstone Creative, to its 2026 Forty Under 40, recognizing her accomplishments in media and filmmaking, leadership in the local creative community and commitment to supporting others. Forty Under 40 recognizes 40 professionals under 40 years old who have achieved success in the Greater Lehigh Valley through professional accomplishments, community service and a commitment to inspiring change.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m honored to be recognized among this year\u2019s Forty Under 40 honorees,\u201d said Viteri. \u201cThe leadership opportunities I have at Turnstone Creative have helped shape my career and allowed me to blossom creatively and personally.\u201d<\/p>\n

As senior producer at Turnstone Creative, Viteri provides functional leadership across production teams, coordinates staff resources and helps guide projects from concept through completion. She also mentors junior team members and supports their professional growth.<\/p>\n

Viteri has built her career across production, entertainment and creative industries, collaborating on music videos, short films and other productions throughout the Lehigh Valley. In addition to her work at Turnstone, Viteri is the founder, director and producer of La Princesa Productions. In 2025, she received a Mid-Atlantic Emmy Award for Societal Concerns \u2013 Long Form Content, an accomplishment she considers one of the most significant milestones of her career. She received the award alongside Qbah Fernandez, her longtime creative partner, with whom she has collaborated for more than a decade.<\/p>\n

In addition to her Emmy recognition, Viteri has received several honors throughout her career. She was named a Mujer Monarca by Mujer Lehigh Valley in 2023 and an InnaStar Trailblazer Honoree in 2021. Her short film, \u201cLife Happens, Then You Cry,\u201d also received the Favorite of the Audience Award at the New York Short Film Festival and the Best Actress Award at the Reading Film Festival in 2021.<\/p>\n

Viteri\u2019s commitment to the Lehigh Valley is especially focused on strengthening the art and filmmaking community. She has served on the board of InnaStar since 2024 and became chairperson of its Trailblazer Awards Committee in 2026. She also serves as president of FIFO (Fade In | Fade Out), a local filmmakers consortium, and participates in the planning committee for the Women\u2019s Business Council of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce\u2019s Women\u2019s Summit. Her community involvement also includes volunteering with Unidos\u2019 Humankind Day, InnaStar\u2019s Community Holiday Giveaway and Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley\u2019s \u201cShe Nailed It!\u201d initiative.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am passionate about growing the arts community in the Lehigh Valley,\u201d said Viteri. \u201cMentoring younger Turnstone co-workers, crafting meaningful client stories and championing local filmmaking fuel my drive to truly make an impact.\u201d<\/p>\n

Viteri\u2019s inclusion in the 2026 Forty Under 40 reflects her professional accomplishments, creative leadership and continued commitment to giving back to the community. Through her work in media and filmmaking, she remains focused on helping the Lehigh Valley\u2019s creative community grow and thrive.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

About Turnstone Creative<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turnstone Creative is a strategic communications, marketing, and video production agency built to help organizations communicate with clarity and purpose.<\/p>\n

Formed through the merger of two long-collaborating agencies, Turnstone brings together expertise in video production, marketing strategy, public relations, storytelling, and content development under one integrated team.<\/p>\n

Turnstone works with businesses and nonprofits that value thoughtful strategy, strong creative, and long-term partnership.<\/p>\n

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\nGrace Levy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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