Shada Cook
Shada Cook is a cool mom, a copywriter, and a catalyst. In Chicago, she uses multimedia Journalism in a plethora of ways to inspire change.
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Just a little fish trying to create my own wave in the ocean.
Read MoreJeriel Allison
Life and it’s lessons have allowed me to be both humble and fierce. Meaning that I’m forever a student to my craft but also highly competitive. I’m dedicated to personal excellence which directly benefits those who invest in me. “Mamba Out.”
Read MoreZion Adissem
Zion is determined to make his friends laugh and his momma smile. He used to work in sales, but realized he had more fun using words and imagination to bring ideas to life. He’s fascinated by global cultures, new perspectives, and has acted opposite Kristen Stewart—[whispers] ‘actually he was a background extra in the scene.’…
Read MoreJehanne Gipson
Jehanne Gipson is a fashion designer from Chicago, IL. She has a background in music and dance and has always had an eye for the arts and a drive for exploring opportunities to showcase her creativity. This includes consulting for fellow entrepreneurs in staging natural hair care products, strategizing for a community outreach program, and…
Read MoreRodrick Minor
Rodrick Minor is a Mississippi & Louisiana native. He’s a poet, visual artist, and grits aficionado currently residing in Charlotte. Rodrick is a four time member of the Baton Rouge National Poetry Slam Team, the 2015 Baton Rouge Grand Slam Champion, Red Stick Regional Slam Team Champion and a member of the 2016 Philadelphia National…
Read MoreSalem Adkins
Hello! I’m Salem, a girl from the midwest who likes to make things up. I’m intrigued by human nature, storytelling, novels that make me feel something, the power of words, and a good bottle of hot sauce. I believe that everyone has a story to share, and I want to make sure the stories of…
Read MoreNikki King
Hi, my name is Nikki King. I’m 27 years old, from the south side of Chicago. I’m an alum of Columbia College Chicago with a background in screenwriting and film editing. I’m looking forward to starting my career as a copywriter.
Read MoreHayla Hurt
Hayla Hurt is a graduate from the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media and is currently pursuing a career in copywriting. She is currently based in Raleigh-Durham and is a writer, dancer, and overall enthusiast of the power of words and art.
Read MoreEdward Hiraldo
Eddy Hiraldo is an experienced strategist, creative, and storyteller seasoned with 1 cup of the Bronx, NY; a 1/2 cup of Florida; and 3 tbsp of both Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico respectively. He’s an alumn of both the AAF’s Most Promising Multicultural Student program (2018) and the 4A’s Multicultural Advertising Intern Program (2017). Currently…
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