As the Chief Creative Officer (CCO) at TDW+Co, I have dedicated my career to elevating brands through innovative storytelling and realizing non-traditional concepts. With a portfolio that boasts collaborations with industry giants like Google, HBO, and Amazon, I have witnessed exceptional brands' transformative potential in producing impactful work.
My commitment extends beyond advertising, as I am a fervent advocate and thought leader in the API (Asian and Pacific Islander) community. I co-founded the global non-profit organization Asians in Advertising, which fosters opportunities through scholarships, mentorship, and engaging events. Additionally, I am proud to have co-authored the bestseller and received awards for the book, "The Visibility Mindset: How Asian Leaders Create Opportunities and Push Past Boundaries."
My passion for community engagement is exemplified by my role as the President of TEDxCulverCity, where I orchestrated ten sold-out events. As a creative marketing professor at VCU Brandcenter and Loyola Marymount University M.School, my students achieved an unprecedented feat by securing the top three positions in the Effies competition, a remarkable accomplishment in its 14-year history.
I am a recognized authority in my field, with features in prestigious publications such as Forbes, Adweek, Nightline, AdAge, and The Muse. My expertise has led me to deliver over 100 compelling talks at renowned conferences and events, including SXSW, Harvard, SpaceX, World Bank, and Fortune 500 corporations. I am enthusiastic about the limitless possibilities and remain dedicated to crafting purposeful work while championing diversity and inclusion within and beyond the industry.
Recent personal recognitions include:
• 2023 Cannes See It Be It
• 2023 Advertising Club of NY Icon
• 2023 ADCOLOR Catalyst Award
• 2023 ADCOLOR Leaders
• 2022 AAF Hall of Achievement
• 2022 Hall of Femme
• 2022 Rare With Google
• 2023 She Runs It Working Mother of the Year
Employment
Self, Los Angeles, California
From March 2023 - Now
Freelance Creative Director
Zambezi, Los Angeles, California
From January 2022 - March 2023
Head of Integrated Creative
R/GA, Los Angeles, California
From July 2020 - January 2022
Creative Director
David & Goliath, Los Angeles, California
From July 2015 - July 2020
Associate Creative Director
TBWA/Chiat/Day, Los Angeles, California
From February 2011 - July 2015
Integrated Senior Art Director
Omelet, Los Angeles, California
From June 2008 - February 2011
Interactive Art Director
TBWA/Chiat/Day, Los Angeles, California
From December 2006 - June 2008
Interactive Designer
The Ant Farm, Los Angeles, California
Motion and Print Design internship
Side Stuff
Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, California
From January 2020 - Present
Adjunct Professor Creative Marketing Course
General Assembly, Los Angeles, California
From October 2018 - 2020
Teaching Visual Design, Squarespace, and Photoshop
TEDxCulverCity, Los Angeles, California
From September 2014 - Present
President
Evenflow App, Los Angeles, California
From April 2016 - September 2017
Creative Director & UX Director
Pats on the Back
• Doritos "Duet Roulette" is a TikTok first campaign winner of Webby's People Voice, One Club, Clio Award, Cannes Shortlist, and 10B views.
• Kia "Hero's Journey" #1 USA Today Ad Meter, YouTube ad blitz, Bronze Cannes Lions, Clios short list, and 26m YT views.
• HBO "Because of Her" One Show award and 2.5m views
• Shine on Sierra Leone "9 Mile Scroll" Ads of the World, Adfreak, and Ad of the Day
• Kia "Walken Closet" Ads of the World and Ad of the Day
• Bare Escentuals "Casting Trailer" Ads of the World
Scholarships
Rare with Google Scholarship
Chief Scholarship
The Multicultural Institute Leadership Scholarship
Woman on Stage Scholarship
Academy of Art Scholarship
Stanford Scholarship
Education
Art Center College of Design
Graduate with Honors Graphic Design
General Assembly
UX Design
Google Fundamentals of Marketing
Certification
Google Analytics, HTML5, Web Designer and Flash
Certification
YouTube Certification
August 2014 - present
Keeping it Balanced
200 RYT Yoga Certification
Yin Yoga Certification
Meditation Certification
Holy Fire Reiki I & II Certification
Balinese Massage Certification
Ironman Finisher ❤️