Championing Diversity in Marketing & Advertising

The Chicago Advertising Federation believes diversity is a driver of creativity. Connecting people of different backgrounds and perspectives leads to unique ideas that drive our industry forward.

The CAF Diversity Thought Leadership Council exists to champion diversity and inclusion in Chicago’s marketing and advertising industries. This happens across three critical initiative areas: recruiting to address issues with diverse pipeline; retention – to promote inclusivity; and advancement – to connect and highlight diverse talent.

 

Meet Our Diversity Thought Leadership Council

The Chicago Advertising Federation is always seeking opportunities to foster thought leadership in the marketing community and our Diversity Thought Leadership Council ensures that thought leadership reflects diverse perspectives. Our strong community is reflective of the entire Chicago marketing industry, and we deliver experiences that support greater inclusivity and understanding.

  • Lizette Williams, Meta, Chair
  • Kristian May Stewart, Contender
  • Paul Dean, Arity
  • Jason Smith, Publicis Media
  • Edna Uribe, Univision
  • Christine Stepp, BET
  • Kenard Gibbs, BET
  • Wanda Sutherland, BET
  • Jeremy Hodges, Project Art Collective/Fresh Laundry/V.O.Y.D.
  • Johanna Lara, Google
  • Qadree Holmes, Quriosity Productions
  • Farissa Knox, RLM Media
  • Baomy Wehrle, Turner
  • Pepper Miller, Hunter-Miller Group
  • Dani Jackson, The Cre8tors
  • Darryl Manuel, The Spin Artist
  • Phil Lee, The Spin Artist
  • Veronica Appleton, Publicis Media
  • Felicia Fortenberry, TikTok

 

Our Statement on Justice & Equality

Read CAF’s official statement of our commitment to justice and equality, and the actions we are taking to support our Black community.

 

Read our statement

 


Diverse Vendor Database

 

We are committed to uplifting diverse suppliers, vendors, and training resources. View our entire database of vendors below or contact us to submit an organization to be included.

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Diverse Training Programs