Yvette Cobarrubias
Yvette Cobarrubias
Cosmo Street Editorial
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Yvette Cobarrubias is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Cosmo Street Editorial, an award-winning post-production company. Over the past two decades, alongside Managing Partner Tom Scherma and Partner Maura Woodward, Yvette has grown Cosmo Street from a single-editor boutique into an internationally recognized creative force. With five locations across the U.S. and a sister company in London, Cosmo Street boasts a roster of over 35 acclaimed artists, offering a full spectrum of services including editorial, VFX, color, graphics, design, and audio.
Yvette leads collaboration with some of the world’s most influential brands—including Apple, Nike, Google, Coca-Cola, Budweiser, Mercedes, and PlayStation—shaping iconic campaigns that set industry standards. Beyond advertising, she has Executive Produced, Post-Produced, and Associate Produced critically acclaimed films such as The Florida Project, Love Liza, Ron Howard’s Project Imagination (directed by Jamie Foxx), and the Glamour Films/Reel Moments series, directed by Demi Moore, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Zoe Saldana.
Her leadership extends industry-wide. A long-serving member of the AICE, now AICP, board, Yvette has held roles as President of the West chapter and National Board Member. She chaired the 2022 Post Awards and has spoken on behalf of her peers at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). As an elected Television Academy Co-Governor, she champions the art of the commercial, helps guide the Executive Committee, and has twice served as Co-Chair of the Creative Arts Emmys, including the 2024 event.
A passionate advocate for diversity and mentorship, Yvette co-founded the Women’s Forum, a national quarterly community event, and actively supports initiatives such as Women Who Create and AICP Mentoring. She serves on the board of Green the Bid, and under her leadership, Cosmo Street is proudly certified as both a WBENC and MBE company, furthering gender equity and representation in media.
Yvette has judged and been recognized by top industry award shows including the Clios, AICP, Cannes Lions, and the Emmys.
She lives in Chicago with her husband, children, and dogs—balancing her professional passions with a love for the Rolling Stones, crafting charcuterie platters, and a life grounded in laughter.