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Paige Searles

Art Director, Talking Dog

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Paige Searles

Art Director, Talking Dog

Paige Searles is a multidisciplinary creative who never takes no for an answer and loves to bring wild ideas to life.

Born and raised in the bone-chilling cold of Anchorage, Alaska, Paige grew up with a passion for any creative outlet that she could get her hands on. After her first semester in college, she decided to alter her pre-med plans and pursue her creative side full time. Paige’s uncanny curiosity and determination has led her to be knowledgeable in UX design, art direction, graphic design, and digital marketing. She loves merging her atypical background with her work, making sure she stays true to her value of inspiring others with her journey. Paige is always up for a challenge and strives to be an agent of change in the creative industry, eventually making it possible for more minorities to be in positions of power.

Outside of work, she’s a collegiate track and field athlete, plant mom, foodie, and obsessed with filling up her passport. Upon graduating from the University of Georgia in May 2024, Paige hopes to begin her career, disrupting the industry with fresh ideas, and most importantly living out her dreams while continuing to make her parents proud.

Reeyana Sehgeh

Sehgeh, Freelance Multidisciplinary Art Director, Filmmaker and Photographer

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Reeyana Sehgeh

Sehgeh, Freelance Multidisciplinary Art Director, Filmmaker and Photographer

Reeyana Sehgeh (she/her/y’all) is a multidisciplinary visual storyteller, art director, and designer based in Atlanta, Ga. Sehgeh’s work explores liberation, black womanhood, Black culture, and art livability. Having started her career at Clark Atlanta University, Sehgeh found an interest in curating work (via visual storytelling) that shows the complexities of the black experience and the relationships within it.

Using filmmaking (documentary, narrative, experimental), Photography, Art Direction, and Design Sehgeh questioned how she could change the representation of blackness in the media; Thus, creating work that spoke with and through the souls of black folks instead of speaking for and absent of those impacted by marketing tactics.

Awarded Wongdoody’s 2020 Black Womxn To Watch Scholarship, Sehgeh plans to pair her love of filmmaking and advertising to become a creative director that amplifies the visibility of accessibility, inclusivity, and blackness; while reshaping the nuances of diversity in media.

Kyra Semien

Art Director

Bio

Kyra Semien

Art Director

Hi I’m Kyra, I am a creative with a desire for connecting others through art and communication. Starting at a young age I was entranced by the power of storytelling, it taught me how through creativity there are endless means of expression. Now as an adult I have developed an understanding of the importance of stories as a means of connection to the people outside of ourselves and the vast worlds they have within them. Now, through advertising, I get to combine creativity and strategic thinking to not only keep the storytelling going but to also bring it to life.

Hashmiru Sesay

Production Manager

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Hashmiru Sesay

Production Manager

I am a Sierra Leonean-American filmmaker fluent in the art of motion picture storytelling with a background in creating scripted, documentary, commercial, and music video content. I earned my BFA in Film and Video Production from The City College of New York and an MFA in Producing at Brooklyn College Feirstein School of Cinema. An Army veteran and former registered nurse, I leveraged my life experience to become a logistical creative who is all about having fun and making content that matters with great people! Recent projects include films, “Hysterical Justice,” which recently won best short film at the 2022 Summer Katra Film Series, and “Day of Joy” which can now be streamed on Amazon Prime.

Gene Sewell

Art Director

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Gene Sewell

Art Director

Hi, I’m Gene and I like to work with my hands. As a creative kid life has a way of trying to stifle your inner fire that feels so innate to you. I spent most of my life being creative but not creating. At 24 I decided to search for my inner child and spark that flame that went out years ago. I haven’t looked back since.

I am currently working on expanding my home decor brand Emerald City Studios. Experimenting with textile design, digital art, creative direction, and mixed media design. I am always looking to expand my knowledge and push the envelope. I aspire to become a designer that has hands in every medium and a creative director able to build worlds from small ideas. Ultimately, I want to create a community around collaboration and love for design.

Toni Smalls

Freelance Art Director, Crumb Snatchers Marketing

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Toni Smalls

Freelance Art Director, Crumb Snatchers Marketing

NYC Based. Starting in the world of spoken poetry and creative writing, I yearned for visual language that could elevate the written. I went to FIT and got a BFA in photography and video. I realized my passion for communicating ideas and building community. Art direction allows me to imagine next level concepts and intricate storylines that echo culture. Art directors are the curators of the spaces we create for those around us – and I’m excited to be a hand in that curation.

Katherine Rose Stewart

Finishing Studies

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Katherine Rose Stewart

Finishing Studies

I feel that any agency would be interested in what I have to offer for the sole purpose that I think outside of the box. In 2020 there aren’t too many people that use their creativity to make something that forces people to think outside of their comfort zone. In most of what I do with my creativity I try to get comfortable doing things that make most others uncomfortable.

Elias Tate

Art Director

Bio

Elias Tate

Art Director

Elias Tate is a year 2000 baby born in Chicago,IL that always knew he was different since childhood. From the moment he picked up a Nintendo DS and recorded his first skit, he knew that he had something special. He went to college for computer science but felt incomplete. He then knew that he had to go the route that he was always meant to travel. So that’s what he did. He is a drummer, content creator, podcaster, and now a junior art director. So, whats next?

Lauren Terrell

Art Director

Bio

Lauren Terrell

Art Director

Lauren E. Terrell is a Content Producer at Paramount. Lauren works with the AD Sales/ Brand Solutions production team inside of BET to deliver experiences that engage consumers with brands in exciting and compelling ways by writing and producing original branded content. She works alongside her team to determine best opportunities for brands to amplify their marketing efforts across all network platforms.

In conjunction with her production expertise, Lauren is also a content creator and artist. Lauren’s use of her art and design background has resulted in a range of paintings and artwork exhibited in numerous galleries – an upcoming show is in the works – and worn by supporters of BLM; a portion of the proceeds have benefited the movement. She also is the Chief Activation Officer of the E.Y.E. LEAD Foundation, (Exposing Our Young Men to Excellence & Leadership). E.Y.E. LEAD provides lifelong programming, mentorship and support to all of its participants, through all stages of life.

Temi Thomas

Art Director - Leo Burnett - Chicago

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Temi Thomas

Art Director - Leo Burnett - Chicago

Summing up who I am and what I’ve accomplished into a short and sweet bio is one of the most anxiety-ridden tasks. Should I be witty, clever or serious, and business-like? What do you want to know or rather what impression should I give off?

Truth is, I’m multi-faceted, multi-talented, will one day be a multi-award winning creative. So join my journey while my autograph is still cheap!

Sydni Thompson

Art Director

Bio

Sydni Thompson

Art Director

Writer, actress, business owner, and art director, Sydni is the Chicago-born creative who brings the ideas. With an imagination cultivated by anime, BTS, and all the fictional stories Black people were never represented in, Sydni has crafted a brand of storytelling that is innovative and inclusive. Simply put, it’s some Real Hot Girl Shit.

An overall multi-hyphenate, Sydni proves that “often a jack of all trades is better than a master of one” by using the knowledge gained from her many interests to enhance her craft and to create impactful moments that stay with audiences for a lifetime.

Broc Thompson

Senior Sales Director / Graphic Designer

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Broc Thompson

Senior Sales Director / Graphic Designer

Left handed chicago creative with a background in apparel/merchandise and brand design with a passion for storytelling.

Cedric A. Thurman

Art Director, BSS&P

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Cedric A. Thurman

Art Director, BSS&P

I am an art director who has experience in photo/video, production, and PR. During my 4 years in the creative and communications industry, I have worked with a range of clients from strategy to execution.

I have a passion for elevating Black artists to share authentic narratives of Black life. My goal is to make work that challenges negative perceptions of Black people and create spaces for our community to tell our stories.

Edom Tilahun

Art Director - Ogilvy Chicago

Bio

Edom Tilahun

Art Director - Ogilvy Chicago

Hi, I’m Edom (pronounced é-dom) 🙂

I’m an artist / an art director and I enjoy combining visual storytelling and artistic exploration to create compelling and engaging work. People’s stories inspire my creativity the most. I love to paint oil portraits, as the practice helps me learn more about my creative interests and develop/make sense of new ideas.

My interests in visual media has led me to roles ranging from production, to brand planning. My background informs my current work, developing strategically insightful and timely creative work as an art director @Ogilvy Chicago.

Isaiah Timmons

Art Director - The Martin Agency

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Isaiah Timmons

Art Director - The Martin Agency

My name is Isaiah Timmons. I am an Art Director fighting out of Richmond, VA. I strive to create with the intent to evoke emotion, whether that be introspection or laughter. My goal in my work is to reflect my culture while also highlighting the experiences of those who do not believe their perspective is valued.

Yovan Torres

Jr. Art Director - Team One

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Yovan Torres

Jr. Art Director - Team One

As a Dominican New Yorker who isn’t rough around the edges, I am light-hearted and loving by nature, organized by choice, and creative by design.

I like to express my creativity in different ways, cooking, writing poetry, illustrating cartoons and realistic renders. I am an ideator that loves to solve problems. As a Project Manager I lead teams to produce ideas for Art Directors. I take pride in foreseeing and addressing them while bringing their vision to life.

Family is a big part of my life. In fact, it’s actually HUGE! In my eyes, connection and community are extensions of our families. My professional and personal experience have taught me the value of bringing communities together. What amazed me is learning that no matter where we come from, we are all the same. This realization has allowed me to connect with anyone because everyone has a story and I’d love to hear them.

Tyler Vasquez

Creative

Bio

Tyler Vasquez

Creative

An Afro-Latina from Brooklyn, NY in love with creating ideas. I aim to help diversify the advertising world, so that young girls can see themselves in as many spaces as possible. I’ll help us be seen not only on screen, but also behind the scenes.

Waverly Wahome

Art Director

Bio

Waverly Wahome

Art Director

Waverly is a multi-medium creative who incorporates her MSW background to bring consciousness into the representation featured in art and media. Waverly is an innovator, and enjoys bringing progressive ideas to the table, while identifying opportunity to sustain what already successfully exists.
She thrives in environments that allow for space to let creativity take a lead, and conformity a backseat. She has a large and growing love for fashion, music, and film; both still and motion.

Morgan Walker

Art Director, VMLY&R

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Morgan Walker

Art Director, VMLY&R

Morgan H. Walker is a Chicago-based creative most interested in work at the intersection of culture and community. Morgan spent nearly ten years working in the non-profit industry serving marginalized groups all over the world. After several years of creative passion projects, Morgan has since decided to pursue a career in design and art direction.

Outside of work, Morgan can typically be found spending time with her two favorite small humans, vintage window shopping, searching for a good playlist, and/or indulging in something created by a Black person.

Joshua Walker

Freelance Creative

Bio

Joshua Walker

Freelance Creative

My name is Josh Walker and I am a multidisciplinary creative with a focus on branding and multi-media design. My catalog, both personal and commercial, often show themes focused on the beauty of identity and communication: finding context through collaboration, research, and exploration.

Ayanna Wallace

Jr. Art Director - Mullenlowe

Bio

Ayanna Wallace

Jr. Art Director - Mullenlowe

I’m a lash technician, graphic designer, professional aux holder and vibes curator, but most importantly, an Art Director. I’ve been dreaming of imaginary things before I knew I could get paid to make them.

I’m inspired by people like Solange, Sean Brown, and Joe Fresh Goods who use their culture and authentic voice to bring a unique point of view to design and marketing. I hope to be aligned with opportunities where I can do the same.

Audreamia Wardlow

Gucci Outlet - team coordinator

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Audreamia Wardlow

Gucci Outlet - team coordinator

I am Audreamia “Dreamie” Wardlow, an original Bronx Native. I love the Bronx because it made me rich!
Rich in love, rich in community, rich in relationships, rich in culture, rich in creativity!
I use my creativity to draw legacy, love, and appreciation to myself, those I love, and to the world!
My purpose is to honor culture by healing through design and innovation, I invite you into my dream world!

Kelsie Warmack

Creative Director

Bio

Kelsie Warmack

Creative Director

Kelsie is a creative, passionate about innovation, music, media, and bringing stories to life. She graduated from Spelman College with a B.A. in economics and started her career as an internal consultant at a beauty company. Now, she’s looking to take on the creative industry by storm!

Linn Washington

Art Director / Creative Director

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Linn Washington

Art Director / Creative Director

Photographer, videographer, producer, and overall media-maven Linn W. creates a vibe like no other. The attention she pours into every photograph, video, and project she graces makes her one of the most coveted creatives to work with. Straight out of college, the SUNY New Paltz graduate tapped into her creative energy by spearheading, producing, and editing videos for young visionaries.

Linn’s love for creating art led her to launch LinnTVProductions, a boutique production house that develops unique content for events, small businesses, influencers, and celebrities. With her talented eye, Linn captures the essence of whatever her lens focuses on. Now four years in business, she has created content for top clientele like Lena Waithe, Andre Gaines, and Michelle Richburg.

Her personal mission is to leave a legacy behind that accurately depicts her joy of creating. Her rigorous work ethic and artistic eye has aligned her with some of today’s greatest talents. Linn eats, sleeps, and breathes creativity. She is able to express her own version of self-love through her photography, videography, and production work.

Matthew Wedderburn

Experience Creative, Edelman

Bio

Matthew Wedderburn

Experience Creative, Edelman

My creative journey began with a love for music, beat making, and songwriting. Rooted in gospel and jazz, I’m an old soul but a child at heart who finds that my best work just feels like play.

I somehow found my passion for graphic design 2 years into college at FSU studying IT, toiling away at Photoshop during lectures. My eye for timeless, nostalgic, yet fresh design is at the core of my work.

I bring all of these disparate creative endeavors and perspectives into my art direction. There’s nothing more exciting for me than creating something that invokes a visceral feeling and inspires others to take action.

Ebony Welch

Art Director

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Ebony Welch

Art Director

Ebony [Eb] is a creative from Bristol, PA who has a background in photography, visual arts, education and storytelling. She is currently a Content Specialist, supporting social impact organizations. Her mission is to be an advocate for the marginalized and push the envelope toward liberation. You can usually find her digging in crates between thrift stores, most likely on roller skates with cam in hand.

Ty Lance West

Designer / Animator, Mustache NYC

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Ty Lance West

Designer / Animator, Mustache NYC

Ty Lance West is a self-taught, multi-disciplinary artist exploring short-form storytelling through a meld of live action footage, animation and lyrical expression. With a background in psychology, fictional prose and graphic design, Ty’s has found animation and ‘art that moves’ to be a compelling playground for his stories of and insights on identity-building, Black resilience, and our shared human experience.

Aliko Weste

Art Director

Bio

Aliko Weste

Art Director

Aliko is a 26 year old, trans, first generation America, jewish, POC of Caribbean, french, and mediterranean decent.

Along with his branding, website, photography and videography business, Aliko is also the founder and director of U Productions, and Expansion Festival. As a seasoned event producer and seasoned designer, he puts his skills to use daily to carve out spaces for our humanity. That can mean dance, grief, joy, etc. in the forms of space curation, experience curation, design, photography and more.

In his free time he enjoys playing and listening to music, dancing, doing yoga, spending time in nature, traveling, and learning about somatic therapy, architecture, and spirituality.

Syreeta Williams

Art Director

Bio

Syreeta Williams

Art Director

Kali is multimedia artist, curator and teacher from West Philadelphia. She has been a photographer since she was 16 years old and a graphic designer for one year. Kali has extended her creative eye into various stages and parts of life some of her biggest accomplishments being studying abroad in France for photography and painting, curating her very own solo show “Reawakening” in 2019, and having that work in residency at the Philadelphia Photo Arts Center in 2020. Along side her independent creative endeavors Kali is currently a fifth grade girls teacher working with “The University of Rap” an organization that strives to provide music scholarship and educational philanthropy by connecting artists with students to bridge the gap between community services and academic achievement. Kali plans to continue to be of service to her community through progressive, and unique forms of expression.

Kenya Williams

Account Executive at Ogilvy DC

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Kenya Williams

Account Executive at Ogilvy DC

Hello, I’m Kenya! Currently a Public Relations professional and soon-to-be Art Director. Throughout my relatively brief career, I’ve had the unique opportunity to work in various sectors: Fashion, Sorority, Nonprofit, and Government. However, art has always been a passion of mine. Growing up as a military child, I moved around frequently, but art was always there for me. My love for art continued into adulthood, where I am still exploring new artistic mediums and innovative ways to express myself. This passion has led me to pursue a more creative career, and with the help of ONE School, I can make my dream a reality.

Preston Winkfield

Art Director

Bio

Preston Winkfield

Art Director

Preston Winkfield is a creative from Bowie, Maryland. He is a graduate of Morehouse College where he majored in Business Administration with a concetration in Marketing. Creating is what he does, it’s in his blood! He is a singer, photographer, model, and fashion stylist. His goal is to become an art director and use the power of design and emotion to create meaningful experiences. Preston wants to be an advocate for his community and inspire people to never stop creating!

Lonnie Woods III

Assistant Director for University career development

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Lonnie Woods III

Assistant Director for University career development

Lonnie Woods III is a photographer, poet and arts college administrator based in Los Angelos. Lonnies practice spans professional development for artists, published poetry works, content creating for social media and creative direction.

Jordan Wright

Art Director - Burrell Communications

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Jordan Wright

Art Director - Burrell Communications

My name is Jordan Wright. I’m an art director who loves good stories and a good cup of tea. I earned my BFA in Art and Design from Columbia College Chicago (class of ’15) and have continued to perfect my craft in the time since.

I’ve always been a thoughtful person. As a black, queer, woman, I aim to create meaningful experiences that make people feel seen.

My creativity fuels my passions. You can often find me experimenting with makeup or making a mess in the kitchen. I also love the challenge of learning new things and typically spend my free time playing video games and practicing Korean.

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Paige Searles

Reeyana Sehgeh

Kyra Semien

Hashmiru Sesay

Gene Sewell

Toni Smalls

Katherine Rose Stewart

Elias Tate

Lauren Terrell

Temi Thomas

Sydni Thompson

Broc Thompson

Cedric A. Thurman

Edom Tilahun

Isaiah Timmons

Yovan Torres

Tyler Vasquez

Waverly Wahome

Morgan Walker

Joshua Walker

Ayanna Wallace

Audreamia Wardlow

Kelsie Warmack

Linn Washington

Matthew Wedderburn

Ebony Welch

Ty Lance West

Aliko Weste

Syreeta Williams

Kenya Williams

Preston Winkfield

Lonnie Woods III

Jordan Wright

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