Noelle Jones

Founder & CEO

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Noelle Jones is a driven media professional who fiercely advocates for solutions that intertwine with cultural influence. Noelle leads overall organizational strategy, manages day-to-day operations, and oversees growth & sustainability initiatives for the agency and its portfolio of clients. Noelle’s experience as a communications practitioner, strategist, and publicist has spanned brands like Coca-Cola, Cricket Wireless, Southern Company, and arts organizations like Atlanta’s High Museum. She was also named one of Atlanta’s “Top Young Professionals” in the Atlanta Tribune in 2018. Noelle has a B.A. in Print Journalism from Howard University and an M.P.S in Public Relations and Corporate Communication from Georgetown University. She is also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

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Adrienne Huffman

Creative Director

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Adrienne is a purveyor of ingenuity and artistic expression. As the Creative Director, Adrienne brings ideas to life through elaborate, artful conception and owns partner agency A.Nicole By Design. She has a strong passion for design and technology, which has influenced seven years of graphic and web design work through her company, preceded by a technical background spanning 11 years in the consumer tech industry. She is a self-driven contributor with experience in embedded system design, testing, and manufacturing support at Apple, Inc. Adrienne has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering from Florida A&M University and an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University. She is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

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Nia Testamark

Senior Account Manager

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Nia is an architect in all things content creation, storytelling, and brand marketing. As the Senior Account Manager, she manages a portfolio of accounts while building strong client relationships and developing both internal and external account management strategies that execute and deliver the best results. Nia has worked at SoundCloud, JetBlue Airways, NYLON Magazine, and more in sales marketing and partnerships where she has led an array of digital and marketing campaigns which connected brands and consumers in a new and refreshing way. Nia has a B.A. in Journalism from Clark Atlanta University and an M.A. in Communications from American University.

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Liz Benecchi

Copy Editor & PR Coordinator

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Liz Benecchi is a fierce advocate and passionate storyteller who consistently strives to uplift the voices of others. As the Public Relations Coordinator, Liz drafts press releases and pitches, compiles media lists, and frequently edits varying types of written media to improve readability and minimize errors. Liz has an extensive background in government and nonprofit work, and she has previously served in Communications roles for the ACLU of Georgia, the United States Air Force, Georgia WIN List, and for numerous campaigns at the local, state, and federal levels. Liz is currently pursuing her B.A. in Government at Harvard University.

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Dominique Pierrot

Digital Strategist

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Dominique is a versatile marketing leader with a wide breadth of expertise across B2B, B2C, and Partnerships & Loyalty. She is skilled at driving customer growth and retention through incentives and is proficient in building digital, OOH, and experiential marketing campaigns for corporations, rising talent, seasoned music artists, and lifestyle influencers. Dominique has worked in social media and partnership roles for big brands like Airbnb, Bumble, JetBlue Airways, and more. Dominique has a B.S. in Marketing/Marketing Management from Syracuse University.

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Kyra Semien

Senior Digital Strategist

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Kyra is a true Atl-ien who always strives to “Stay Gold”. Whether she’s co-hosting her podcast, writing, or whipping up a bomb digital strategy, Kyra always finds a way to let her creativity shine! And we’re #justfine with that!

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Ayannah Love

Account Executive

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Ayannah Love is a versatile visual storyteller with a passion for challenging norms while developing, maintaining, and conveying exceptional brand stories. She is known for pushing creative boundaries and fearlessly addressing issues of social injustice through her work. She has developed marketing strategies and created compelling campaigns for companies such as We Buy Black, Yoga Me Fit, Love Manifested, and The Yard Milkshake Bar. Ayannah has a BFA in Film and Television from Savannah College of Art and Design.

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Jessica Williams

Digital Strategist

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Jessica Williams is an operational strategist, digital content creator, and realtor. She holds vast experience across industries in education, real estate, event production, community organization, and tech, where she has helped communities and organizations across the country change policies, gain sustainable resources, and increase their diversity and cultural responsiveness. Jessica specializes in optimizing operations and developing social media content development specifically around CPG products and real estate. Jessica has a B.A. in Industrial Psychology from Spelman College and an M.S. in Educational Studies from Johns Hopkins University.

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Shardaya Jones

Creative: Design

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Shardaya is an abstract artist and graphic designer with a passion for visual storytelling. She uses her creative eye to inspire others and cultivate conversation. Shardaya has worked with the Black Women’s Leadership Collective, Cora Jakes Coleman, Eastchester Family Services, and various religious institutions. She is currently pursuing an MFA in Painting at Savannah College of Art & Design.

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Chi Johnson

Sr. Digital Strategist

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Chi Johnson is known for her charisma, relatability, and tenacity for the equitable advancement of Black people. She has an innate ability to inject charm and culture into marketing strategy, communication, thought-leadership, and branding. Leveraging her experiences in B2B, tech, SaaS, music, entertainment, and events- Chi’s not-so-secret superpower is spinning up creative ideas, and transforming them from concept to fruition in a way that is measurable and repeatable. She holds a B.S. in Fashion Merchandising & Design from Georgia Southern University.

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