Candace D. Queen is a hope-driven creative leader committed to designing more intentional and equitable futures. Her work is deeply rooted in neuroaesthetics—the science of how design impacts our well-being—to build restorative systems for brands, careers, and communities.

This mission comes to life through her creative studio, Tabernacle, which crafts culturally-rooted brand experiences, and her platform, Bright Road, which redefines career and leadership development. A longtime champion for the future of creative-powered industries, Candace is a proud ADCOLOR Unsung Hero and FUTURES Alum.

An award-winning creative entrepreneur, Candace’s work through Tabernacle has been recognized by Goldman Sachs’ Black in Business Program and the Estée Lauder x Vital Voices VV Visionaries Initiative. Candace is also an alum of the LBJ Campaign School for Women and the NAACP’s NEXTGEN Fellowship.

Candace has also been recognized as a Rockstar by the Advertising Club of New York, one of the 4A’s 100 People Who Make Advertising Great, a 4A’s MAIPer to Watch, and a Bill Sharp Award Honoree.