Archives: People
Tiffany R. Warren – C25
By Alexandra Mack October 28, 2025 |Recognized as a leader in the field of diversity, Tiffany is a talent strategist with 22+ years of championing diverse professionals in the advertising industry. In 2005, she founded ADCOLOR, which has launched the ADCOLOR Industry Conference, ADCOLOR Awards and ADCOLOR University. As President of ADCOLOR, she is deeply involved in the direction the industry […]
DJ Jazzy Jeff – C25
By Alexandra Mack October 28, 2025 |DJ Jazzy Jeff is a renowned DJ, music producer, and entrepreneur with a thriving career that spans more than three decades. Jeff’s rich legacy in music includes a DMC Championship, an EMMY Award, multiple GRAMMY Awards, American Music Awards, NAACP Image Awards, and multiple nominations. Introduced to the world as one half of DJ Jazzy […]
Hunter Mitchell Adams – CG2025
By Alexandra Mack September 25, 2025 |Chairman T.D. Jakes – H25
By Alexandra Mack September 25, 2025 |T.D. Jakes is a global thought leader, visionary entrepreneur, and one of the most influential voices of our time. For nearly five decades, he has inspired millions around the globe through faith, media, entertainment, and transformative leadership. A New York Times bestselling author, filmmaker, entrepreneur, spiritual advisor to U.S. Presidents and cultural commentator, Jakes leads […]
Carmen Smith – H25
By Alexandra Mack September 25, 2025 |In her role at Walt Disney Imagineering, Carmen Smith leads a holistic, global approach to developing products and experiences and expanding Disney’s reach, relevance and impact with guests and consumers around the world. Carmen has been responsible for developing a strong pipeline of products, themed experiences and people to enhance Walt Disney Imagineering’s consultant talent […]
Yasmin Ballew – F25
By Alexandra Mack August 14, 2025 |I’m a multicultural marketing strategist and Senior Brand Manager at Gillette, passionate about driving inclusion and representation through impactful brand storytelling. My journey began at Cornell, where my interdisciplinary studies led to early work in nonprofit advocacy. After interning at P&G, I saw how brands could shape culture and pursued brand management as a vehicle […]
Vanesa Carrillo – F25
By Alexandra Mack August 14, 2025 |Vanesa Carrillo is a Latina product marketing manager at Microsoft in Seattle, leading web marketing for Microsoft Edge. She graduated from Georgetown University in December 2022 with a degree in Marketing and Italian Studies. Beyond work, she’s a microcontent creator on TikTok, sharing career insights to inspire Latinas in tech. She also founded Latinas & […]
Tomicia Blunt – F25
By Alexandra Mack August 14, 2025 |Tomicia Blunt is a Product Marketing Manager and Founder from San Francisco, CA. Currently, she works at Walmart Data Ventures where she blends her love for strategy and data by developing marketing launches for software products. Outside of work, she leads Close Connections, a conversation lifestyle company she founded in June 2023 that builds tools […]
Thomas Lee – F25
By Alexandra Mack August 14, 2025 |Thomas Lee is a strategic thinker passionate about transforming cultural trends into powerful action. At American Express, he drives content strategy efforts, ensuring digital platforms resonate with audiences worldwide. Previously at BBDO Atlanta, he led strategy for major brand sponsorships and campaigns for The Home Depot, collaborated on renowned brands like Coca-Cola, and mentored an […]
Sophia Park – F25
By Alexandra Mack August 14, 2025 |Sophie Park is a commerce content strategist and creative storyteller. At Hearst Magazines, she leads strategic initiatives to optimize commerce content, leveraging data and consumer insights to drive engagement and conversions. Previously, she spearheaded efforts to amplify diverse-owned brands at Hearst, increasing visibility and revenue for under-resourced businesses. With a background in data analytics, SEO, […]