AWARDS & PRESS
AD Club 2024 Rockstar Award
Each year, the AD Club of NY celebrates Rockstars, Innovators, and Icons within the marketing and media industry. In 2024, I had the honor of being selected for the Rockstar category.
A Dose of Black Joy Podcast
A Dose of Black Joy & Caffeine is a podcast dedicated to amplifying Black creatives within the marketing and tech industries. Each episode navigates through conversations about work culture & Black culture. You can find a link to my appearance here.
Campaign US Article Feature
In commemoration of Black History 2024, Bailey Calfee of campaign US asked 11 Black creatives for their favorite campaigns that authentically represented Black Culture and their impact from an industry perspective. Click here to read the full article.
Muse by Clios Op-Ed
As a nerd, I always find interest in merging pop culture, fandom and brand building. An op-ed piece I wrote for Muse by Clio does exactly that. Click here to read the full article
4A’s x McCann WorldGroup Billy Davis Award
The Billy Davis Award was created in honor of Roquel “Billy” Davis, a legendary songwriter, producer, music director, and Advertising Hall of Fame alum.
Honorees are selected for their creative and innovative power to positively influence their company, community, or society at-large, further driving DEI
2021 MAIPER To Watch
MAIPER To Watch Finalists are recognized for making significant strides and doing workin within the industry that continuously pushes the needle both within and outside of their companies.
Little Black Book Interview
Upon starting at R/GA as a Senior Connections Strategist, I was interviewed by Little Black Book about my perspective on how bands can more effectively leverage partnerships to be more innovative in their work. Additionally, I was able to share some gems about mentorship and the role it played in my career thus far.
2018 ADCOLOR FUTURE
Aaron was selected as one of 30 AdColor Future honorees for his consistent dedication to reaching back to his community while continuing to excel in the advertising industry. "ADCOLOR FUTURES is a unique program that is dedicated to identifying and nurturing the next generation of leaders in the advertising, marketing, media, and public relations industries. The program offers sponsorship to attend the ADCOLOR Conference & Awards, career training through ADCOLOR University, short and long-term mentorship, as well as activities designed to inspire creativity and build camaraderie."
WPP Employee Spotlight (March 2020)
Each month WPP network highlights its community members for their commitment to success while standing out as leaders. Through my work as an ERG lead, Planning Supervisor & DEI champion, I created impactful work on a network-wide scale while working towards a better experience for diverse employees within each agency.
4A's MAIP Program
During the summer of 2017, I was accepted into the Multicultural Advertising Intern Program (MAIP) under the 4A's. The program was founded 40 years ago and allowed students of diverse backgrounds to be fully immersed in different advertising agencies across the United States. In addition, the program included 12 weeks of virtual spring training prior to our start date and evening workshops for professional development afterward. I am more than proud to say I am officially an alumnus of the program and have joined a network of over 3,000 individuals.
