Keynote Speaker

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Chris Crawford

Keynote & Keep It 100 Pitch Competition

Join us on Friday, October 17 at 9:45 AM ET for keynote remarks from Chris Crawford, CEO and Founder of Elite Media, followed by the Keep It 100 Pitch Competition--a high-stakes showcase blending creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Watch six finalists, from our WAATBP community, pitch for $50,000, proving what’s possible when access and opportunity align. Come cheer them on and be part of an inspiring morning.
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WAATBP 2025 Speakers

Sequoyah “DataBae” Glenn, MBA

Founder & Principal
924 CoOperative

Brittany Allen

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Director
72andSunny

Davonte Anthony

Content Creator
McKinney

Fatou B. Barry

Founder
PR Girl Manifesto

Chris Crawford

Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Elite Media

Kenisha Dennis, MPS

Founder, CEO
K Dennis Consulting and Black Girls Can Inc.

Brandi Domingo

Brand Strategist
Capital One Brand Advertising

Tacai Dryden

Mental Health Designer
FORWARD

Ayanna Dutton-Diaz

Co-Founder Non-Corporate Girls™| Founder of AD Consulting
Non-Corporate Girls™ LLC

Carmella Glover

President & CEO
Diversity Action Alliance

Alexandra Hardwick

Associate Creative Director Story/Copy,
Day One Agency

Ty Heath

Director, The B2B Institute
Linkedin

Jayde I. Powell

Social Strategist & Creator
The Em Dash Co.

Marie Jean Baptiste

Founder & CEO
Hey Hostess Inc

Chasity Jones, MBA

Senior Business Operations Manager
WNT

Damaune Journey

Global Chief Growth Officer
72andSunny

Bashel Lewis

Host & Content Creator
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Alex Lue

Vice President, Communications
Day One Agency

Nichole Marshall

Founder & CEO
Marshall Matters, LLC

Alana Mays

Brand Strategist
Capital One Brand Creative

Dante Nicholas

Founder and Creative Strategist
YamsThePlaylist

John ‘JP’ Petty

Co-Founder & Managing Partner
14th And Market

Shakira Polite

Senior Strategist, Cultural Anthropologist
The Mix Global

Darla Price

President
Ogilvy

Jason Rosario

Founder & CEO
The Lives of Men

Steph Ross

VP, Social & Influencer
Born Social

Brandon Smithrick

Creator
Content to Commas

Rich Tu

Executive Creative Director + Partner
Sunday Afternoon

Lisa Vanterpool

Director of Brand Content & Content Design
Fiverr

Christina Westley

Founder & CEO
Real Social LLC

Randi White

Senior Vice President
Day One Agency

Shenise Wigfall

International Growth Program Lead
Google

More Speakers Coming Soon

GET READY FOR WAATBP 2025

Experience everything you love about our in-person and virtual conferences.

What To Expect | 2025

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Keynotes & Panels

From inspirational keynotes to meaningful panels, we address real issues that affect people of color

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Portfolio Reviews & Recruiting

Get your portfolio reviewed by top leaders from respected agencies and brands.

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Workshops & Sessions

We seek to inspire action with sessions that provide professional development advice and experiential learning for all attendees.

2025 Partners

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Location

Convene at 117 West 46th Street is located off of 46th Street, between 6th & 7th Avenue

Important Note: Ensure your navigation app directs you to 117 West 46th Street, as there are other Convene locations.

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Nearby subway stations:

47-50th St - Rockefeller Center Station

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49 St Station

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42nd St - Bryant Park

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42nd St - Times Square Station

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>By Bus

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>Parking

Icon Parking Systems 164 W 46th Street, New York, NY 10036 (46th Street between 6th and 7th Avenue) (212) 997-9115

Manhattan Parking at Times Square 120 W 45th Street, New York, NY 10036 (46th Street between 6th and 7th Avenue) (212) 768-1502

Bringing together Black voices within the advertising community to celebrate successhighlight setbacks, and demand their rightful place at the table alongside their allies. Everyone is welcome.
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