Formerly as the Vice President of Talent Initiatives at the American Association of Advertising Agencies (4A’s) I helped to build on the 4A’s role as an industry leader in the movement to advance Talent issues (Diversity & Inclusion, Training, Recruitment, Retention) within the Advertising industry. The majority of my time is spent leading strategy on the Multicultural Advertising Intern Program (MAIP), the 4A’s Foundation, The Face of Talent, Talent@2030 and 4A’s Learning and Development.
After graduating from Harvard University and then attending Miami Ad School’s Boot Camp for Account Planning, I came to New York to launch my career. Prior to the 4A’s, I worked as an Account Planner and Strategist at Translation and JWT, touching brands like Microsoft Bing, Halls, Coke Zero and Wrigley. While at JWT, I participated in and kickstarted several diversity initiatives for the agency, including MAIP, ADCOLOR®, T.O.R.C.H., Marcus Graham Project, JWT’s Differenter and The One Club Creative Boot Camp. Previous to JWT, I landed internships at Arnold NY in Account Management and at KBP in Account Planning.
I have a deep passion for recognizing and developing Talent, especially with a lens turned to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion. My approach is modern and innovative. Coupled with my agency background in Strategy, I feel I have a unique and progressive point-of-view that sees Talent as nothing less than an industry’s most valuable asset.