New Graduates – One School US

One School Fall 2023 Graduates!

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Art Director

Copywriter

Ama Allen

Art Director

Bio

Ama Allen

Social Brand Strategist

Hey there! I’m Naomi Ama Allen, but you can just call me Ama. My recent graduation from the University of Oregon brought me a degree in advertising, and it opened the doors to an amazing opportunity of becoming a MAIP 2023 Alumni. Reflecting on my time in college, I’m amazed at how quickly it all went by and how much I’ve grown along the way. During my internship at INNOEAN, I dove headfirst into the exciting world of advertising. It was an absolute dream come true to be part of impactful campaigns and witness the power of creativity in action. Beyond advertising, I have a few passions that keep my fire burning. Food is a big part of my life—I’m always on the lookout for new flavors and culinary experiences. From exploring local food scenes to trying out new recipes in my own kitchen, I find joy in the artistry of food. Staying active and taking care of my well-being is another priority. I love working out and challenging myself physically. Whether it’s hitting the gym, going for a run, or practicing yoga, staying active keeps me energized and focused. As I step into the next chapter of my life, I carry with me the valuable experiences and lessons learned in the past 4 years. I’m excited to continue pushing boundaries, embracing new challenges, and using my passion for creativity to make a meaningful impact in the advertising industry. This is just the beginning of an exciting journey, and I can’t wait to see where it takes me next.

Chizita Biosah

Art Director

Bio

Chizita Biosah

Senior Product Marketing Manager

A woman with a soul as layered as the atmosphere, Chizita Biosah is a creator and innovator with a passion for music, film, and language. The born and raised Los Angelino is a writer of cheeky prose and poetry, an experimental music producer and vocalist with an alter-ego named SbassCadet, and the owner of a Sony CX405 Handycam that she is hardly seen without.

As a multifaceted storyteller, Chizita wears many hats in and out of the office. She managed content creation and entertainment marketing at Google before joining an AI startup. Chizita relentlessly challenges the status quo of what it means to create – and be a creative – within and outside of technological boundaries.

Chizita is an ADCOLOR FUTURE and intentional leader committed to creating diverse, fair, equitable, and inclusive practices in Tech and Entertainment. She possesses an everlasting desire to collaborate on making the world anew and aspires to capture and cherish society’s stories through a beautiful blend of sight and sound at scale.

Jimon Boadi

Copywriter

Bio

Jimon Boadi

Junior Strategist

Hello! My name is Jimon Boadi. I graduated from VCU, and after COVID threw my life for a loop, I managed to find my way to the Concrete Jungle as a junior strategist. I love to discover insights and bring those truths to life.

I’m always daydreaming, navigating the wild world of social media, and getting lost in subcultures on Reddit. I love creating and being surrounded by those who create. My curiosity changes with the weather, so I’m currently into car photography, AI, and the metaverse.

I’m ready to blend the beautiful language of Strategy with the colorful world of Copywriting and bring some big ideas to life.

Nyair Clarke

Copywriter

Bio

Nyair Clarke

Marketing Coordinator

Often times, especially in the creative field. Words take a back seat to imagery. My whole life I’ve excelled with words. My mother is an Author, I genuinely believe she passed down the gift to me. She told great stories and wrote even better ones. She inspires me to think before I speak, and think twice before I write. As a copywriter I’m here to reinforce the importance of crafting compelling messages that make you feel & do.

My work & just about how I approach anything draws from my love of culture, my environment & my heritage. Rather that be the country side of Jamaica or the streets of Philadelphia. Two places that are vastly different geographically but arguably are equally as rich in history.

Joshua Copeland

Art Director

Bio

Joshua Copeland

Creative Director, Designer

Yo! My name is Joshua Copeland, My passion lies within the music industry, and I aspire to become the Bundini Brown of music and art. My goal is to play a pivotal role in the lives and careers of others, helping to nurture and bring their creative visions to life.

Ever since I was in the 10th grade, I knew that I wanted to be involved in the music industry behind the scenes. Music is my lifeline, quite literally, and I am determined to showcase my ability to create something extraordinary. I constantly remind myself that I genuinely want to be among the greatest of my generation, leaving a lasting legacy for generations to come.

Recognizing my purpose has given me a profound sense of empowerment, allowing me to radiate creativity, vision, and principles in every aspect of my life. I aspire to be more than just an Art Director; I am multidimensional and eager to explore and excel in various creative mediums.

Ajanaé Dawkins Dawkins

Copywriter

Bio

Ajanaé Dawkins Dawkins

Writer, Podcast host, Editor

Ajanaé Dawkins is a poet, performance artist, theologian, and educator. She writes about the lived experiences of Black women to explore the politics of faith, grief, sisterhood, and sensuality. She has been published widely and won multiple literary awards. She was the Taft Museum’s 2022 Duncanson Artist in Residence and is a fellow of The Watering Hole, Torch Literary, and Pink Door. She has an MFA in poetry and a Masters of Theology. Ajanae is currently a co-host of the VS Podcast and the Theology Editor for the EcoTheo Review. You can find her in the middle of the dance floor, at the skate rink, library, karaoke night, or in her kitchen cooking something slow.

Anthony Hall

Art Director

Bio

Anthony Hall

Senior Manager, Planning

Experienced media planner from the world of advertising, with a goal to resonate with consumers in a creative and meaningful way, through innovative brand messaging.

Andre Harrell

Copywriter

Bio

Andre Harrell

Strategist

Andre Harrell is a Minneapolis based strategist that loves to inspire others with storytelling and dope ideas.

He was born and raised in the small town of Lawrenceville, Virginia, with a passion for making people smile. He knew, growing up around music, that music was the tool he would use to inspire people and put smiles on their faces. He enjoys the sounds of gospel, old school, reggae and more, as those were the sounds that inspired him as a kid. As a result he learned the importance of writing and storytelling. His goal has always been to make his words come alive through his writing. Now working in the advertising industry, he hopes to become a great copywriter and continue to make the world smile.

When he is not working Andre is making music, doing photography, being a foodie, gaming, and watching sports.

George Henderson

Art Director

Bio

George Henderson

Field Sales Manager

My mind is constantly racing with marketing and branding ideas. From a childhood fascination with billboards to my current habit of comparing packaging while grocery shopping, my passion for design drives me to enhance the customer experience through purposeful creativity.

I’m a confident leader and lifelong learner, drawing upon my experiences in graphic design and audio engineering to shape my journey.

Sherri Hodge

Art Director

Bio

Sherri Hodge

Digital Marketing Coordinator

Sherri is a versatile professional with a background in digital marketing within the healthcare sector. She is a jack of all trades, excelling in tasks such as running ads and analyzing analytics. However, she thrives the most in her role when she is allowed to showcase her creativity and Sherri finds her greatest fulfillment in crafting engaging social media campaigns and transforming her clients’ ideas into realities.

Sherri aspires to enhance her design skills and transition into the role of an art director. Her mission is to champion the representation of BIPOC in the creative industry, where her passion for design and advertising is deeply rooted.

In addition to her professional endeavors, Sherri also freelances as a logo designer, using her skills to cater to the unique needs of her clients. While her career path led her into healthcare, Sherri’s ultimate ambition is to craft meaningful campaigns that authentically represent diverse cultures.

Terell Horton

Copywriter

Bio

Terell Horton

Music producer/audio engineer

GREETINGS, my name is Terell Horton! I’ve had a love and knack for the arts throughout my life, jumping from animation to theatre to landing on music production/engineering. Even still, I aspire to refine the skills I haven’t mastered into something greater always. Be it in advertising or beyond, I plan to never stop soaking info and creating great things.

Stager Lawrence Horton

Art Director

Bio

Stager Lawrence Horton

Tattoo Artist

Greetings, my name is Lawrence and I am a tattoo artist turned advertiser. Leaving behind drawing on people for a chance to be an art director is like leaving the XFL for the NFL and I’m ready to make a real impact on the game.

Sunahtah Jones

Copywriter

Bio

Sunahtah Jones

Photographer & Videographer

“Poetry in motion” is the first phrase that comes to mind when describing my artistry. My name is Sunahtah (Sun-ah-tuh), and I am a multidimensional creative director, photographer, and videographer with a passion for bringing visions to life in the most unique and groundbreaking ways.

From portrait photography to music videos and 3D visuals, my artistic creations combine afrofuturism, surrealism, unapologetic Blackness, raw emotion and deep color palettes. In 2020, I created my own digital arts brand, SPICECAMVISUALS, as well as a Black queer film collective called Optic.35. In 2022, my art piece titled OPEN-MIND was featured in an afrofuturism exhibit in Carnegie Hall.

Art and creativity are gateways to different worlds, which also connect us to each other and teach us about the different energies that surround us. Through my creativity, I want to use art to facilitate connectivity and bring imagination to life. The sky’s the limit.

Tiffany Linton-Morris (Morris)

Copywriter

Bio

Tiffany Linton-Morris (Morris)

One School Student and Part-time swirler at Pinkberry.

Tiffany Linton-Morris is a tenacious intellectual thinker, copywriter, and small business owner who captivates readers, brands, and tea lovers alike. With a passion for writing poetry, fictional stories, film scripts, blogs, and entertainment articles, she has found her voice to stand out amidst an over saturated media environment.

As a SUNY Albany alum with well-rounded editing and writing skills, her eagerness for creating fresh, engaging, content has opened the door to many accomplishments including conceptualizing and creating copy for consumer brands like NYX, Totinos, Durex, and more.

Khars Montgomery

Copywriter

Bio

Khars Montgomery

Unemployed

Born and raised in Texas, I’m a young creative coming from a small town with big dreams. I’m ready to break barriers and create work that transcends boundaries.

Gabrielle Oliver

Copywriter

Bio

Gabrielle Oliver

Jr. Copywriter

If there’s an art jar, then Gabi can’t keep her hands out of it.

Born and raised in the DMV, Gabi is a poet, linguist, musician, and current Jr. Copywriter at Taylor Global. She holds bachelor’s degrees from Howard University in English and Kansai Gaidai University in Japanese Language and Culture; as well as an MFA from University of Kentucky in Creative Writing Poetry.

When she’s not selfishly incorporating Millennial/Gen Z culture references into brand copy, you can find Gabi salsa dancing around DC, teaching Japanese lessons, checking out a new a dine-in theater, learning a song on guitar, or enjoying live music with her friends and family.

Ciara Reed

Art Director

Bio

Ciara Reed

Was an Account Manager

Visual Storyteller • Creative Problem Solver • Strategic Mindset

Through visually compelling design with powerful messaging, I aim to amplify the voice of brands that disrupt culture and deliver impact.

With a degree in creative and strategic advertising and a graphic design background, I have never shied away from a blank canvas. I enjoy translating brand authenticity across all mediums, working with nonprofits and taking on passion projects that blur the lines of music, beauty, and identity design.

Having worked in sales for the past few years, I’m ready to lean into my creativity and fully immerse myself into the world of big ideas where I belong.

Desiree Rhule

Art Director

Bio

Desiree Rhule

Visual Merchandiser

Hi! My name is Desiree, I am a college graduate of Towson University with a Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in marketing. I am a creative, hardworking, team leader who loves telling a story with my work in ways that relate to others. When implementing my work, I enjoy putting together innovative ideas which then motivates me to achieve the abnormal when it comes to solving a marketing problem. Being intentional is what I aim for when it comes to my work and I believe that allows me to be my authentic self in ways that individuals know how much thought I put into every little detail.

Cyleigh Russell-Grace

Art Director

Bio

Cyleigh Russell-Grace

Assistant Creative Production & Strategy Coordinator at FameHouse, Universal Music Group

If you were to ask Cyleigh Russell-Grace, at eight-years-old, what she wanted to be when she grew up she would’ve told you a professional grocery shopper; now that idea is formally known as Instacart. There was always something brilliant and thoughtful in that mind of hers. Reigning from the westside of Chicago, Cyleigh is a multi-hyphenated creative pursuing a career as an Art Director and Designer, blessed with the assignment to create work that challenges societal norms, sparks conversations and connection within culture, and leaves behind impactful stories.

Tenneh Sandimanie

Art Director

Bio

Tenneh Sandimanie

Art Director

Tenneh J. Sandimanie is a twenty- five-year-old Liberian – American filmmaker + photographer & creative from Brooklyn, NY. Inspired by cultural motifs and nostalgia, Tenneh hopes to create dope work, that encourages people to feel and be still.

Broc Thompson

Art Director

Bio

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.

Audreamia Wardlow

Art Director

Bio

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!

Ian Williams

Copywriter

Bio

Ian Williams

Account Coordinator for Spectrum Reach

I am pleased to introduce myself as Ian Williams. The city of Richmond, Virginia, is where I developed my passion for communication and creation. As a former college athlete, I have a strong sense of competitiveness in everything I do. When I apply that to my professional career, I realize that there is no such thing as an obstacle when you have the right people around you.

My desire is to pursue innovative and creative endeavors. As a communications professional with experience in strategic communications, creative, sales, and public relations, I can contribute significantly to any message, but as a person who strives to create visibility for all. I want to align myself with the right team.

I am motivated and driven by identifying fresh approaches and improving solutions to create ways to represent people who fly under the radar. In every professional position I have held, I have made an impression. The foundation of success lies in determination. As a professional, I aim to bring different perspectives and use unique techniques while remaining a student of the profession and the world to enable businesses to evolve and grow. My goal is to find messages that resonate with an audience and combine perspectives.

Kenya Williams

Art Director

Bio

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.

Ama Allen

Chizita Biosah

Jimon Boadi

Nyair Clarke

Joshua Copeland

Ajanaé Dawkins Dawkins

Anthony Hall

Andre Harrell

George Henderson

Sherri Hodge

Terell Horton

Stager Lawrence Horton

Sunahtah Jones

Tiffany Linton-Morris (Morris)

Khars Montgomery

Gabrielle Oliver

Ciara Reed

Desiree Rhule

Cyleigh Russell-Grace

Tenneh Sandimanie

Broc Thompson

Audreamia Wardlow

Ian Williams

Kenya Williams

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