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Innovator — Darla Price   Darla Price is President of Ogilvy New York, bringing rich global experience and integrated capabilities that deliver business and culture-driving ideas for clients. In 2024, she helped the New York office rank among Cannes’ top three agencies in the world. She also set an agency mission of “The Road to…

Rockstar — Candace D. Queen   Guided by a vision for racial equity and cultural authenticity, Candace D. Queen is an interdisciplinary creative and entrepreneur who leverages branding, design, and art as tools for social impact.  Through her consultancy, Tabernacle, Candace crafts culturally robust brands, initiatives, and content across a range of sectors—each project driven…

Innovator — Carol Frazer Haynesworth   Carol Frazer Haynesworth is a wife, mother, Inclusion leader, marketing and advertising executive, philanthropist, and published author of Coauthor of Your Great Destiny. Carol was recently appointed as global Executive Director, Impact and Inclusion at Interpublic. She previously served as Head of Multicultural Strategy & Inclusion at Carmichael Lynch…

As 2024 is winding down, it is time to learn from the past and craft smart media plans for the year ahead. Businesses and marketers are gearing up for a new year of media planning. The past year has brought an array of shifts in consumer behavior, technological advancements, and evolving trends across platforms. With…

Meet the 2024 Fellows – Rasheeda Davis   Rasheeda Davis is a Media Planning Supervisor at EssenceMediacom, where she brings her expertise in advertising and media strategy to develop impactful campaigns that resonate with diverse audiences. A graduate of S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, Rasheeda has always been drawn to the…

Meet the 2024 Fellows – Janel Ilagan   Born and raised in New York City and being first generation Filipino-American, Janel Ilagan embodies the hustle culture that defines her heritage. As a graduate from Baruch College with a B.A. in Digital Communication and Culture, she has continued to pursue her lifelong passion for creativity. Janel…

Meet the 2024 Fellows – Belinda Hu   Belinda Hu‘s love of advertising began at age 11 with some adjectives and Matthew McConaughey in the timeless classic, How to Lose A Guy in 10 Days. Despite feeling a spark from seeing such poignant lines like “Frost Yourself”, she brushed this calling aside for several years,…

Meet the 2024 Fellows – Alyssia Jackson   Alyssia Jackson is a first-generation Jamaican American from the Bronx and a fierce advocate for representation in advertising and media. Alyssia’s journey into the industry wasn’t accidental but driven by a “desire to create truly inclusive spaces.” Growing up with a disability, she saw firsthand the importance…

Meet the 2024 Fellows – Alicia Lee   Alicia Lee’s non-traditional journey into advertising has enabled her to make an incredible impact into her current role as Director of Customer Experience at Teads. After a decade in retail management, she returned to school to earn a digital marketing certificate. While there, a friend introduced her…

Meet the 2024 Fellows – Kahlita Finger   Kahlita Finger is a Client Solutions Manager at Meta, blending a strong advertising background with a deep appreciation for storytelling and culture. A Temple University graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising, Kahlita’s journey into the industry was fueled by her passion for connecting people through…