February 26, 2020
PURPOSE:
The ACNY Foundation is proudly recognized outstanding industry professionals, during our 3rd Annual Black History Month recognition series titled, “Icons, Rock Stars & Innovators”.
Every year we shine the spotlight on exemplary talent, integral to the evolution and growth of the advertising industry. Each day during Black History Month, we featured each “Icon”, “Rock Star” or “Innovator” across all our digital platforms. In addition, our partnership with Mixed Company podcast, allows for our programming to further extend throughout the industry; introducing and promoting these luminaries to new audiences.
On February 26, 2020 – we hosted our Recognition reception & program.
Take a peek at last year’s event.
IconsIcons
What makes you an Icon?
ICONS
Danielle Lee, Global Vice President, Partner Solutions, Spotify
Katrina Craigwell, Head of Global Employer Brand, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Heide Gardner, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Interpublic Group
Shante Bacon, Founder & CEO, ONE/35 Agency
Cavel Khan, Senior Vice President, NA Client Partnerships, VICE Media
Judy Jackson, Global Head of Culture, WPP
Monique Nelson, CEO, Uniworld Group
Vita M. Harris, Chief Strategy Officer, FCB Global
Kirk McDonald, Chief Business Officer, Xandr
Sandra Sims-Williams, Senior Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion, Nielsen Media
RockstarsRockstars
What makes you a Rock Star?
ROCK STARS
Minda Harts, Best-selling Author of The Memo
Arnetta Whiteside, Cultural Specialist and Inclusion Advocate, Publicis Media
Margarita Corporan, Culture Capturer, Photographer
Walter T. Geer III, SVP, Group Creative Director Digital Experience + Innovation, TBWAWORLDHEALTH
God-Is Rivera, Global Director, Culture & Community, Twitter
Husani Oakley, EVP, Director of Technology + Innovation, Deutsch
Christena Pyle, Executive Director, Advertising at TIME’S UP
Andrew McCaskill, Culture & Economics Contributor, Sirius XM
Todd Triplett, Creative Director at Superfly
Gabrielle Shirdan, VP Creative Director, McCann NYC
Javid Louis, Senior Vice President, Digital Strategy at DKC
InnovatorsInnovators
What makes you an Innovator?
INNOVATORS
Shameka Brown Barbosa & Julius Dunn, Co-founder & Executive Coach, The Only One There
Adrianne C. Smith, Founder, Cannes Can: Diversity Collective
Gary J. Nix, Founder & Chief Strategist, The BRANDarchist
The Mixed Company Podcast Team, Kai Lawson & Simeon Coker
Carl Desir, Founder, The Boom List
Love Malone, Founder, The Gradient Group
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