Growing up, I was fascinated by how humans operate. What moves them. What makes them laugh. What makes a story land in the body, not just the brain. Raised by a psychiatrist and trained in advertising and sociology, I was always looking for beauty inside structure. Feeling inside form.
I have 15 years of experience in advertising, with time at FCB, BBDO, TBWA\CHIAT\DAY, GUT, and Pereira & O'Dell. I’ve worked across brands including P&G, Intel, Gatorade, Gates Foundation, StubHub, Havaianas, New Era, and Popeyes. The work has earned 25+ awards, including Cannes Lions, Clios, and One Show Pencils.
From being that kid to doing the work at agency and brand level, this moment makes sense to me. A lot of people are pushing back on AI. I’m not. I’m here for it. I’m using it, building with it, and I’m interested to see where it goes.
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Recognition
2 Cannes Lions for Intel: Super Bowl Drones (1 Silvers, 1 Bronze)
5 Cannes Lions for Skype: Stay Together (2 Silver 3 Bronze)
3 Clio Awards for Intel: Super Bowl Drones (1 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze)
3 One Show Pencils for Skype: Stay Together (1 Gold 2 Bronze)
1 One Show Pencil for Intel: Super Bowl Drones (1 Silver)
3 One Show Pencils for Intel: Drone Pioneers (2 Bronze, 1 Red Pencil - China)
2 Webby Awards for Intel: Super Bowl Drones (Best Event Activation, People Voice)
2 Webby Awards for Intel: Drone Pioneers
1 Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas for Intel: Drone Pioneers
2 Effies: The Real Cost (FDA Food & Drug Administration)
1 Brand Film Festival Winner for Ad Council: Because of You
1 FWA Site of the day for Stubhub: The Gift Rapper
One Show Jury Member - Branded Entertainment | March 2017
Young Ones Jury Member - 2020
Brands
New Era Caps (Agency: FCB NY Creative Director)
The Real Cost, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (Agency: FCB NY Creative Director)
The Gates Foundation (Agency: FCB NY Creative Director)
Gatorade, Pepsi Co (Agency: TBWA\CHIAT\DAY Freelance Creative Director)
Sephora (Agency: TBWA\CHIAT\DAY Freelance Creative Director)
Stanford (In-house: Freelance Creative Director / Consultant)
Realtor.com (In-house: Creative Director / Consultant)
Popeyes (Agency: GUT Agency – Associate Creative Director)
Philadelphia Cheese (Agency: GUT Agency – Associate Creative Director)
Instagram / Meta (Agency: GUT Agency – Associate Creative Director)
Five Drinks (Agency: GUT Agency – Associate Creative Director)
Dole (Agency: TBD Advertising – Art Director)
StubHub (Agency: TBD Advertising – Art Director)
Havaianas (Agency: TBD Advertising – Art Director)
Intel (In-house: Art Director)
AdCouncil // Bullying Prevention (Agency: TBD Advertising – Art Director)
Welcoming America // Immigration & Inclusivity (Agency: TBD Advertising – Art Director)
Skype (Agency: Pereira & O’Dell – Art Director)
P&G (Agency: Pereira & O’Dell – Art Director)
Hyatt Regency (Agency: Pereira & O’Dell – Art Director)
Mattel (Agency: Pereira & O’Dell – Art Director)
Bear Naked (Agency: Pereira & O’Dell – Art Director)
Purex (Agency: Pereira & O’Dell – Art Director)
1-800-Contacts (Agency: Pereira & O’Dell – Art Director)
Ignite // Women in Politics (Agency: Pereira & O’Dell – Art Director)
And more …