AAF Atlanta Inclusion Workshop Lunch presented by Majority

For April, we're having Part 2 of our AAF Atlanta Spring 2025 Inclusion Workshop Lunch Series, a dynamic three-part event dedicated to advancing diversity and inclusion in advertising. This series is bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and advocates to share insights and strategies for shaping a more inclusive and impactful advertising landscape. Our April 21st Workshop will focus on Cultural Sensitivity and Avoidance of Appropriation presented by Majority.

Location:

WPP Atlanta

505 N Angier Ave NE

Atlanta, GA 30308

Thank you to our host:

Thank you to our sponsor:

Panelists:

Jacque Reid (Moderator), Vegan Sexy Cool, The Jacque Reid Experience, Co-Host, Reid This Reid That Podcast & Content Creator, Fly Hip Ageless

Jacque Reid is an Emmy award-winning journalist, media trailblazer, and the visionary behind Vegan Sexy Cool and The Jacque Reid Experience. Renowned for her compelling storytelling and signature style, she has informed and inspired audiences across NBC, CNN, BET, and The Tom Joyner Morning Show. As co-host of the popular podcast Reid This Reid That alongside Joy-Ann Reid, Jacque dives into honest conversations around culture, politics, wellness, and everyday life. Through VeganSexyCool.com and TheJacqueReidExperience.com, she empowers others to live well, lead with purpose, and embrace their most authentic selves.

Gregory Lewis, SVP, Global Brand Advertising at Citi

Gregory Lewis is a seasoned marketing leader with deep expertise in global brand advertising and strategy. As Senior Vice President of Global Brand Advertising at Citi, he drives integrated marketing initiatives that shape the bank’s global presence while ensuring authentic consumer representation. With a career spanning top agencies and brands—including T-Mobile, American Express, and Maybelline—Gregory brings a wealth of experience in developing impactful campaigns across diverse markets. His strategic vision and leadership continue to influence the future of inclusive and data-driven advertising.

Micöl Rankin, Group Creative Director at Majority

Micöl Rankin is an award-winning multimedia artist and creative designer with over 15 years of experience shaping culture through advertising. As Group Creative Director at Majority, the Shaquille O’Neal co-founded agency, he has led groundbreaking campaigns for top global brands, including Coca-Cola, Starbucks, Porsche, and the NBA. In 2020, he launched #YouAreDope, a LinkedIn digital series celebrating industry leaders, which gained recognition in Ad Age and reached audiences worldwide. Named one of Adweek’s Top 100 Creatives to Watch, Micöl continues to push the boundaries of storytelling and representation in advertising.

Dr. Alvin Glay, Chief Strategy Officer at Response Media

Dr. Alvin Glay is an accomplished marketing strategist, engaged scholar, and former Liberian refugee currently serving as Chief Strategy Officer at Response Media and a Research Associate at Georgia State University. His expertise in behavioral science and data-led marketing has shaped strategies for global brands, including Procter & Gamble, Verizon, Ocean Spray, Carters, Reckitt, Bausch & Lomb, and Disney. Dr. Glay's groundbreaking research on real-time marketing, leveraging the behavioral theory of Being in the Moment has had a global impact, with downloads in over 100 countries.  Dr. Glay’s powerful memoir, LIBERIAN BOY: TRIUMPH OVER WAR’S SHADOW, chronicles his journey from war-torn Liberia to the U.S., highlighting resilience, identity, and the transformative power of education. With a Doctorate in Business from Georgia State University and an MBA from Mercer University, he continues to drive meaningful change through thought leadership, scholarship, and his nonprofit, The Unity J McGill Foundation, which advances education in Liberia.

Darrell Booker, Content Creator at Fly Hip Ageless

Darrell Booker is Your Favorite Techie’s Techie -- a technology and philanthropy leader at Microsoft, where he drives the Nonprofit Tech Acceleration initiative to empower Black communities through digital inclusion. With 25 years of experience as a CIO, CTO, and entrepreneur, he blends innovation and culture to create lasting social impact. As the host of Hulu's Our America: In The Black, Darrell showcases his mission to close the racial wealth gap by equipping underserved communities and small businesses with digital resources. Based in Atlanta, he also serves on nonprofit boards and advises organizations, championing equitable opportunities in tech and beyond. Connect with Darrell on IG (@darrellbooker).

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