Matt is a Creative Strategist at Google in Los Angeles, where he focuses on storytelling through various creative mediums such as video, editorial, social media, partnerships, and print. During his seven years at Google, some of his most notable work has highlighted underrepresented communities and voices, earning recognition by ADCOLOR, The Effies, The Webby’s, and […]

T’Essence is a bi-coastal creative executive, strategist, and community organizer who lives at the intersection of storytelling, equity, and environmental justice. With a background in TV and film development, she’s helped bring bold, inclusive stories to life at companies like Folding Chair Productions, OWN, Gunpowder & Sky, Secret Hideout, and Popsugar Studios. Whether she’s developing […]

Aaron Marshall is a senior creative at Supergood, where he helps shape campaigns for U.S. Bank and other prominent brands. He believes the best advertising doesn’t just sell, it shifts how everyday people view the world. In just a few years, his work has received awards and recognition from One Show, Clios, Webby’s, Epica, ADC, […]

Natalia Lens is a Senior Producer at Edelman with over a decade of experience leading culturally driven experiences and integrated campaigns for brands like the Brooklyn Nets, Marshalls, HP, and Taco Bell. A proud native New Yorker now based between New York and Chicago, her work sits at the intersection of creativity, strategy, and execution—shaping […]

Aubrei Hayes is Thee Diversity Diva, dedicated to building equity and inclusion through courageous conversations and the promotion of self-love and self-acceptance. Aubrei is a vibrant and eloquent speaker on a mission to cultivate inclusive work environments that curate innovation and encourage employees to create inclusive and representative campaigns for all. She currently leads the […]

Hamy Huynh began her career as an intern at Fast Horse and quickly rose to Manager, Influencer & Brand Partnerships, producing integrated campaigns for global brands like Heineken, Dunkin’, and Audi. Currently, Hamy serves as the Talent Acquisition & DEI Manager at Colle McVoy. She oversees the agency’s DEIB initiatives, leads the Inclusion Council ERG, […]

Ghada Dajani is an award-winning brand and marketing leader who is recognized for breaking through the noise and catapulting brands into cultural relevance to achieve both brand and business impact. Ghada joined the founding marketing team at WhatsApp —the most used messenger app in the world— with over 2 billion users globally. Since joining WhatsApp […]

Kate Bentsen is an Associate Manager of Business Brand Marketing at Spotify, where she has spent the past seven years cultivating her expertise in strategic marketing and campaign management. In her current role, she drives major initiatives, including high-profile activations at Cannes Lions and other industry tentpoles, enhancing Spotify’s partnership value within the advertising community. […]

Mickey Guyton is a 4-time, Grammy-nominated artist and country music trailblazer. Mickey was recognized as TIME Magazine’s Breakthrough Artist of the Year in 2022 and CMT’s Breakout Artist of the Year in 2021. Mickey is the first Black artist to earn a GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album, and first Black female solo artist to earn a nod in […]