Brianna Lowder is a Worldwide Xbox Accessories Category Marketing Lead at Microsoft. As an expert in her field, Brianna manages the global go-to-market strategy for a multi-million-dollar product portfolio. Her strengths lie in innovative strategy, operations management, and forecasting. Brianna builds strong partnerships across 12 international and Global teams with her personable approach enabling her […]

Ashleigh Smith is a Strategic Planner at FCB Chicago. Ashleigh’s personal mission is to utilize her passion and creativity to create opportunities to uplift and inspire diverse communities. A graduate of Duke University, Ashleigh has pursued this mission across a wide variety of creative environments, including art museums, art publications, creative PR teams, and most […]

Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, Ana Rubin is an immigrant who moved to the US after graduating high school to pursue career development opportunities. Leaving a home and culture behind, her ultimate goal is to eventually return to her country and contribute through her acquired resources and leadership skills. Her journey to work on becoming a […]

Allison Holmes is a Research, Insights, and Communities Manager in the Office of the CEO at Microsoft. She is passionate about supporting early-in-career professionals through mentorship and finding avenues to increase diverse representation in the technology industry. Prior to starting her career, Allison worked remotely as a Digital Marketing Teaching Assistant and Internship Coach for […]

Alexander Thompson is a copywriter, problem solver, aspiring agency founder, and a self proclaimed ADolistionist. He aims to create innovative work that pushes the boundaries of culture, while also making tangible change amongst underrepresented communities. Taking the first steps on his unconventional path, Alex graduated college without yet knowing the ad industry existed. But he […]

Aaron Marshall is a copywriter, storyteller, and creative at BBDO NY, working on prominent global brands such as Bacardí, AT&T, Bombay Sapphire, Dewar’s, Snickers, Degree Deodorant, and Pedigree. He believes the best advertising authentically redefines how everyday people view the world through creative problem-solving and universal human truths. In his short but impactful time in […]

So A Ryu (she/her) is a Hard of Hearing Korean-born artist. An award winning creative director, designer, and illustrator, So A has been recognized by the Society of Illustrator / D&AD / One Show / 3×3, Best of Show / American Illustration / Communication Arts and more. During her career, So A has spoken at […]

Carlin Dixon is an award-winning culture-first strategist with experience across brands like Hilton, The Mayo Clinic, and Brooklyn Film Festival. As Associate Director of DEI Strategy at global advertising agency TBWA\Chiat\Day\NY, Carlin works alongside agency leadership to create an equitable and inclusive environment for employees while ensuring the agency’s creative product tells diverse, equitable, and […]