Mandi is a Paid Social Strategist at KINESSO, where she drives planning, activation and reporting for Ulta Beauty. As the proud daughter of a Puerto Rican poly-linguist and retired Navy Sailor, her diverse background fuels a unique ability to merge creativity and discipline, enabling her to craft media strategies that are both innovative and effective […]

Lauren Godwin is a force for change in marketing and advertising. As a Sales Marketing Specialist at SiriusXM Media, she guides brands in amplifying diverse communities through their marketing efforts. A 2022 graduate of Spelman College, Lauren earned top honors and joined SiriusXM through the HBCU Pathways program. She is a founding member of the […]

Komal (KO-mul) is a Mumbai-raised, New York-based creative who believes in the power of art to drive change. Her passion for design with purpose began as a New Generations Service Exchange Ambassador in Barcelona and led to master’s degrees in advertising (Boston University) and human-centered interaction design (Harrisburg University). Currently an Art Director at Area […]

Kendall Herbert is a strategic marketer and creative problem solver driven by a commitment to cultural authenticity and inclusive storytelling. With experience leading integrated brand campaigns and cross-functional teams, she specializes in turning insights into impact across digital, experiential, and CRM channels. Kendall has developed DEI programming, launched internal culture initiatives, and led teams through […]

Kate is an Account Supervisor at BBDO Worldwide, currently leading the Neutrogena account. With almost three years in Account Management, she has built a strong foundation through prior work on BACARDÍ at BBDO, and Applebee’s at Grey Group. Before entering advertising, Kate gained valuable experience in entertainment marketing at NBCUniversal and as a content creator […]

Jennifer Shyue is a strategy director at FIG. Previously, she was a senior strategist at Grey New York, where she brought her love of storytelling and pushing on assumptions to brands such as IHG, Invesco, Sensodyne, TUMI, and TUMS. She’s led briefings on product launches, repositionings of storied brands, March Madness spots, and pro bono initiatives. Her contributions […]

I’m Jay Towns, a creative and entrepreneur who believes business and creativity are better together. At FCB Chicago, I’m a copywriter helping global brands tell stories that move people. Beyond the agency, I build ventures across media, tech, and community, curating spaces where creativity becomes innovation. To me, creativity isn’t just a craft—it’s how we […]

Gloria Akinnibosun is a first-gen Nigerian-American creative passionate about marketing rooted in transcendent storytelling. With years of personal and professional experience, she’s helped scale microbrands to higher visibility like Equalman Studios and The Franky Collective, and led intentional, diverse campaigns within tech, via Google, and within beauty, via Sephora. Inspired by Denzel Washington’s career and […]

Gabriella Ogude is an Account Executive at Bully Pulpit International, a global public affairs firm founded by key figures in the Obama-Biden administration. Gabriella provides counsel to executives, Fortune 500 companies, and social impact organizations, helping them amplify messaging that aligns with brand values. Gabriella has overseen high-profile initiatives, including the 2021 Biden/Harris Inauguration, The […]

Elizabeth’s passion lies in crafting compelling brand stories that disrupt the status quo and challenge communities to strive for growth. She’s excited by the prospect of identifying creative solutions to client problems that make the world a better place, and by building brands that are stewards of equity, inclusion, and positive change. She has extensive […]