Build a Bridge. Tell a Story. Make a Friend. Be Magnetic. Sing. Shine. Smile Because You Can.   Dani Jackson is a powerhouse businesswoman and creative professional who currently serves as a Vice President of Influencer & Multicultural Marketing at Edelman. Born and raised in Chicago, The University of Illinois graduate landed her first opportunity […]

Sabrina continuously pushes for diversity within the marcomms industry – from her time as consultant for Saatchi & Saatchi, SVP at Daniel J Edelman Holdings (Zeno Group), and now at Taylor Strategy. Sabrina’s focus on diversity and inclusion sits in the intersectionality of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) and marginalized audiences.   She […]

Zain Masri is currently the Head of Brand & Reputation at Google in the Middle East & North Africa region.   Throughout her career, Zain shows brilliance and positive impact as a leader. She led the launch of programs such as, “Maharat min Google” a digital skills education program which helps youth, especially women, gain […]

Brandon Heard is a pre-eminent thinker and boundary-spanning strategist. His role flexes across brand strategy, portfolio optimization, campaign development and culture and operations for established brands like Samsung, Shopify, American Express, and Ad Council’s Emmy-winning, Love Has No Labels.   Outside of work, Brandon is a key-launch National Training Facilitator and leads Community Intelligence for […]

Before getting into advertising, Briana Patrick got an early start as a strategist while working as a traveling clerk at a 24-hour gas station. During that time she learned how to communicate with different kinds of people and how best to serve their needs.   She believes that the best way to serve different communities […]

As an only child from Kansas City, my idea of community has always been very intimate, comfortable and immediate. Growing up, the concept of community was tangible in the sense that I could always see and feel the pieces working together to provide a sense of safety, transparency and resolution. With this as my foundation, […]