As a Senior Social Media Strategist at IW Group, Amberly has driven 35% growth in the agency's social media business in under two years — directly contributing to major new business wins including Walmart, Covered California, JINS, and Caruso. Among her most notable achievements is piloting Walmart's Creator Ambassador Program from the ground up, developing a creator-led marketing model that launched with a successful Texas campaign and has since entered a second phase of growth. A culturally fluent strategist with the rare ability to translate insight into measurable results, she also represented IW Group on an AAF industry panel hosted by TikTok, sharing her expertise on the future of social media and creator-driven marketing with the next generation of industry professionals.

A Digital Account Executive at Innocean USA, An has built an impressive early-career trajectory through her work on national automotive campaigns for Hyundai Motor America, building on prior experience at Saatchi & Saatchi supporting large-scale digital initiatives for Toyota Motor North America. Recognized as an Outstanding Baccalaureate Graduate from California State University, Long Beach, she combines executional excellence with a genuine commitment to mentorship — regularly speaking at American Marketing Association events and guiding the next generation of marketing professionals. Her rapid rise from intern to account executive reflects both her capability and her intentionality in developing others along the way.

A multidisciplinary graphic designer with nearly a decade of experience, Andrea has built her career shaping the visual identity and market presence of consumer products distributed through major national retailers including Walmart and Bass Pro Shops. Her versatility spans production design, web design, social media, and marketing — demonstrating a comprehensive command of the design process from concept through execution. As an active leader within TypeThursday Los Angeles and on a trajectory toward a presidential role, she is deeply committed to fostering connection, learning, and collaboration within the Los Angeles creative community.

A Los Angeles-based creative consultant and 2024 graduate of Art Center College of Design, Carlos is an internationally recognized creative has built an extraordinary portfolio in an exceptionally short time — working with globally influential brands including Amazon, Shazam, Prada, Calvin Klein, Levi's, and AT&T. His work has been honored with 4 CLIOs, 4 Cubes at ADC, and a Judge's Special Award at the ADDYs, reflecting a rare ability to blend cultural insight, bold creative direction, and strategic execution. As a Mexican creative succeeding on a global stage, he is actively reshaping perceptions of international talent and inspiring the next generation of diverse voices to pursue opportunities beyond traditional boundaries.

An active member and AIGA Los Angeles Community Member of the Year, Chanel has built a platform dedicated to empowering fellow creatives through education, accessibility, and community connection. Through her "Content Jar" series and Adobe affiliate collaborations, she creates practical, engaging content that helps designers develop their skills and navigate the realities of working in a creative field. Her involvement in AIGA LA events — facilitating programming, organizing community experiences, and fostering dialogue among designers — reflects a deep commitment to building a more connected, confident, and supported generation of creatives.

As the digital investment lead on the Prime Video account at Omnicom's Comfluence agency, Cherry has built a high-performing team from the ground up while navigating one of the fastest-moving clients in the media landscape. She brings an uncommon ability to translate complex business objectives into clear, actionable strategies — balancing high-level strategic oversight with hands-on mentorship that ensures junior and mid-level team members grow professionally while delivering exceptional client work. Her leadership style fosters accountability, collaboration, and psychological safety, creating an environment where innovation consistently thrives. What distinguishes Cherry most is her ability to lead through change: as media channels, technologies, and client expectations continue to evolve, she brings clarity, stability, and forward-thinking solutions that push the industry forward — and bring her team along with her.

A Creative Director at TBWA\Chiat\Day Los Angeles, Evan has built an impressive body of work across some of the world's most recognizable brands — including Taco Bell, Google, Apple, Panda Express, and Gatorade. His standout campaign, "Lose More. Win More." for Gatorade featuring Kendrick Lamar, marked the first time the brand collaborated with a partner outside the traditional sports world and earned recognition from Clios, Effies, Webby Awards, and editorial coverage in GQ, Complex, Billboard, Forbes, and Time. Known across the agency as a mentor who creates space for junior and mid-level talent to grow, experiment, and find their voice, he leads with humility, collaboration, and a deeply human approach — proving that creative direction is not just a title, but an action.

A designer and community catalyst, Hannah has earned recognition both for her award-winning work and her commitment to building spaces where creatives can connect and grow. She earned both Judge's Choice and Audience Choice at the Adobe Creative Jam and participated in the 2025 EK Charrette in Copenhagen, where her team's proposal was selected as the winning project in a global, cross-functional design challenge. In Los Angeles, she organized and produced the DZN Summit — an Adobe-sponsored event bringing together creatives, panelists, and community members for dialogue and connection — and has spoken at AIGA Los Angeles's Graphic Content conference. Her upcoming internship with Creative Artists Agency marks the next step in a career defined by initiative, creativity, and community.

Irina Kirvesmäki is an award-winning Senior Creative and Creator at TBWA\Chiat\Day Los Angeles who is redefining social craft. With an MSc in Marketing from Aalto University, she specializes in creating culture-first content across fashion, beauty, food, finance, travel, tech, and sports.

Irina has shaped breakthrough campaigns for leading brands including Levi's, Sephora, Gatorade, and Discover. Her standout work includes BEHR's viral "It's Alive" series—generating 50M+ organic views—and a creator-powered reality series that drove 187M impressions and featured in Fast Company, People, WWD, and PR Week. She has orchestrated 200+ creator collaborations and driven 500K+ follower growth across client accounts.

Beyond execution, Irina operates as a creative strategist who blends social-first thinking with disruptive creativity. She challenges traditional agency approaches, treating social as core creative output rather than an afterthought, and helps brands unlock relevance through genuine cultural insight while turning ideas into movements.

With over six years of experience at Realty ONE Group, Julie has played a pivotal role in transforming the company's visual and digital identity through design that is as strategic as it is beautiful. Her work spans graphic design, web design, and front-end development — allowing her to contribute across the full lifecycle of digital projects, from concept through implementation. Leveraging tools including Webflow, HubSpot, and Adobe Creative Cloud, she builds digital experiences that align with modern UX/UI standards while driving brand consistency, engagement, and measurable business outcomes. What sets Julie apart is her ownership mindset: she has expanded her role from graphic designer into web and front-end design, taking on increasing responsibility in shaping how brands communicate and connect with their audiences — and representing a new generation of designers who truly understand the intersection of brand, technology, and user experience.

Kaleigh Tompkins is a Social Media Associate for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, where she helps shape the digital voice of one of the world’s largest sporting events. A graduate of California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), Kaleigh has spent the past four years immersed in building and evolving LA28’s social presence, creating content that connects global audiences to the energy, diversity and culture of Los Angeles through the power of sport.

Driven by her lifelong love of the movement, her work spans across content creation, production, strategy and community engagement, with a focus on telling stories that connect culture, community, and athlete journeys.

Through her role, she hopes to create content that captivates fans and showcases the diversity of Los Angeles’ neighborhoods and its rich Olympic history as the Games return in 2028.

Mariia is a Los Angeles-based Senior Video Editor and Videographer specializing in performance-driven storytelling for direct-to-consumer brands. With over eight years of experience in digital marketing and video production, she operates at the intersection of creative and analytics, crafting content that engages audiences with strong hooks and drives measurable business results.

In her current company, Mariia has contributed to more than $20 million in revenue through high-performing video campaigns across digital platforms such as Meta and YouTube, as well as national television commercials. Her work focuses on long-form, education- and authority-first advertising, where storytelling builds trust that naturally leads to conversion.

Beyond internal success, Mariia’s work has earned industry recognition. She was the lead editor on a video sales letter featuring Cesar Millan for Nature’s Blend by Dr. Marty Pets, which received a Silver at the Stevie Awards and multiple Golds at the Hermes Creative Awards.

In addition to her creative contributions, Mariia is a mentor and collaborator, supporting the growth of junior creatives. Her work reflects a commitment to innovation, impact, and redefining how educational and fun storytelling drives performance in modern advertising.

A marketer, designer, and MBA candidate at California State University, Fullerton, Michael brings analytical rigor and creative vision to his multidisciplinary practice. With experience working alongside brands such as Adobe and The Walt Disney Company, he has contributed to go-to-market strategy, branding, and creative execution that connects with diverse audiences. An active participant in TypeThursday Los Angeles and Adobe community events, he is committed to continuous learning and staying connected to the evolving creative landscape — representing a new generation of marketers who lead with authenticity, creativity, and community.

A Multimedia Art Director and community architect, Nolan has built one of the most impactful profiles in Southern California's creative industry — not just through award-winning work, but through the systems and opportunities he creates for others. Rising from intern to Art Director in just three years, he leads teams of up to eight designers and interns, delivering strategic creative work across branding, UX/UI, and integrated campaigns. He serves as Vice President and Events Director for Ad 2 SoCal — producing 10+ events annually and engaging over 1,500 designers and students across the region — and as Marketing Director on the Board of Directors for AIGA Los Angeles. As an adjunct professor, mentor for the Adobe Creative Apprenticeship Program, and portfolio reviewer for Adobe, Chapman University, CSULB, AIGA, and the BRIC Foundation, he has directly supported more than 500 students in navigating the transition from education to industry. He also serves as an inaugural Program Advisor for the Linda L. Gunn Professional Development Fund at CSULB, ensuring equitable access to internship opportunities across artistic disciplines. A speaker at the AIGA LA Graphic Content Conference and an upcoming presenter at UX Days 2026, Nolan continues to shape a more inclusive, connected, and resilient future for the creative industry.

A media strategy leader at Omnicom's Comfluence agency, Oliver oversees sports investment for Prime Video across some of the most high-profile properties in live entertainment — including Thursday Night Football, the NBA, WNBA, NASCAR, and The Masters. Combining deep expertise in digital media, data visualization, and performance optimization, he brings both precision and creativity to the way modern media ecosystems are managed. As founder of ClickWise Advisors, he extends his impact beyond agency work by helping businesses unlock growth through smarter, data-driven digital strategy — establishing himself as a forward-thinking voice at the intersection of media, data, and innovation.

A graphic designer specializing in branding, multimedia, and culturally informed visual systems, Peder brings a distinctive and intentional approach to his practice — one rooted in observation, cultural awareness, and a commitment to design that is both meaningful and enduring. He balances analog and digital processes to create solutions that prioritize relevance and clarity over short-term trends, reflecting a deeper understanding of design's role in shaping perception and experience. Through his ongoing involvement with AIGA Los Angeles as an active participant and volunteer, he contributes to building spaces where designers can connect, learn, and grow together — embodying a new generation of creatives who are equally focused on craft and community.

The founder of Poema Los Angeles and Creative Content Director at A2 International Entertainment Group, Priscilla leads visual storytelling and cross-platform campaign development at the intersection of fashion, fragrance, and cultural identity. Her work spans high-profile collaborations with LA Weekly, Vogue Mexico, and LA Fashion Week, and includes producing COP28's first-ever Sustainable Design Runway Show in Dubai and bringing Lebanese designer Rami Kadi to Los Angeles for his first U.S. runway show. The founder of PERISH Magazine — a quarterly collectible print publication exploring the relationship between identity, fashion, and scent — she is committed to pushing creative media into tangible cultural artifacts and amplifying underrepresented voices through intentional, concept-driven storytelling.

A Community Creator and Designer at Adobe, Rhea has built a career at the intersection of design, storytelling, and community leadership. A graduate of the highly competitive Adobe Creative Apprenticeship Program, she has grown into a recognized voice within the Adobe ecosystem — contributing to content, creator engagement initiatives, and featured programming including the Adobe Spotlight podcast and international events in Japan. She founded No Where, Now Here, a platform dedicated to amplifying the stories of emerging creatives, and co-created Creative Run Club — a community for videographers and content creators that she helped scale into an Adobe-sponsored initiative with collaborative film festival programming. Through her work with AIGA Los Angeles and her own community-driven platforms, Rhea is actively reshaping the creative industry to be more inclusive, connected, and opportunity-driven.

An Account Executive with four years of experience managing a portfolio of four major accounts across California — totaling over $4 million in billable work — this marketing leader has built a reputation for strategic precision, client empathy, and creative advocacy. Her guidance has contributed to over a dozen MAME Award wins, a testament to the caliber of campaigns she champions from concept through execution. Deeply engaged in the broader industry community, she is actively involved with the Building Industry Association of Southern California and participates in initiatives supporting women in marketing and advertising, helping foster a more inclusive and professionally connected industry.

As Social Director for the AIGA Los Angeles Board, Shijia has used her platform to expand access, visibility, and resources for creatives across Southern California. She leads the planning and creation of social media communications that promote programs and opportunities for designers at every stage of their careers, and has initiated two lasting community resources: the Design Luminary Series — a spotlight feature highlighting creatives and their unique design journeys — and the LA Design Directory, a curated open resource connecting designers with studios, organizations, and institutions across Los Angeles. Her work reflects a deep belief that design communities grow stronger when knowledge, opportunity, and visibility are shared.

A multidisciplinary designer specializing in UI, motion, and visual systems, Yuji brings clarity, structure, and intentionality to everything he makes. A winner of Adobe Creative Jam, he has demonstrated strong creative problem-solving and collaboration under pressure, and contributes to the broader design community through participation in Adobe Café portfolio reviews and industry conversations. He also serves as a UX/UI educator, helping students develop foundational skills in user-centered design and reinforcing best practices that support the next generation of thoughtful, purposeful designers.