It's time to #ShiftCreativity

Arman Gibbs
Art Director / Cinematography
LinkedIn: Arman Gibbs

Jumping straight into videography I never knew what i was getting myself into. Three years down the road and here I am, writing to you reading my bio. Being a creative with a willing heart taking charge in any direction I found myself loving the journey of challenges. I'm a firm believer of throwing things to the wall to see if it sticks, not caring if it puts a hole in it and thats what I call the ARMAN way.

Chey Nelson (She/Her)
Art Director
LinkedIn: Chey Nelson

Hello, I'm Chey! I like think that I'm a visualizer. I love making ideas come to life with my hands. Pen, paper, iPad, stylus, brick wall, paint…I can create what you want to exist.

Christina Jones (She/Her)
Art Director

Hello, I'm Christina Jones. I was introduced to the world of advertising through modeling. Starting as a full-time model, I traveled the world, worked with exceptional brands, and fell in love with conceptual art direction, primarily using film and photography. When creating ideas, I adhere to my mantra, "Be Audacious," reminding myself that the best ideas come from pushing the envelope and having a wow factor. I aim to engage a diverse audience and incorporate nods to social justice causes and non-profits in my work. Transitioning from being a muse to an artist allows me to see both sides of the picture, and I'm grateful to continue serving the art community in this new role.

Cindy Bien-Aime​ (She/Her)
Strategist
LinkedIn: Cindy Bien-Aime

A storyteller, wordsmith, performer, theatre kid, writer, and gifted spoken word poet; the quintessential idealist and romantic. The world is a place of beauty and magic in my eyes. Where others see facts and figures, I see symbolism, metaphors, and hidden meanings. My intuition, heart center, & vivid imagination together fuel my creative inspiration. Like a flower, I bring a breath of fresh air, beauty, and uplifting energy anywhere I am watered. Who doesn’t need flowers?

Daniel Randall​ (He/Him)
Photographer / Producer
Instagram: @thesundncekid

I bleed Brooklyn. Okay, maybe not literally, but this city's relentless energy pumps through my veins. As a native New Yorker, I'm wired to see beauty in the chaos. I don't just take pictures, I translate the language most don’t speak into visuals that resonate. I connect people with the ideas that move them, and ideas with the people they can inspire. So, let's create something together!

Ezra West (She/Her)​​
Art Director
LinkedIn: Ezra West

Ezra West, is a visual artist and Content strategist based in downtown Brooklyn, New York. With a background in media production, she excels in art direction, Intentionally selecting color schemes, props, and concepts to craft thought provoking digital stories. Notably, her work has been published in 360 Magazine and Prestige Magazine by Westin Hotel. While her expertise shines in Professional photography, she also produces social content for virtual platforms. She's passionate about serving others and bringing their visions to life through media production, and creative strategy. Beyond her professional achievements, I'm driven by a genuine desire to uplift and inspire through my artistry.

Francis Bazil (He/Him)
Creative Director

I’m the architect of my destiny and a design maestro. Having scoured the four corners of the earth, I turn my colorful experiences into delightful insights as a strategist. Embracing the mantra 'little man, big dreams,' I carry that energy into every team I work with when creative directing. When I'm not strategizing my next creative endeavor, I’m probably lost somewhere in the virtual world or continuing to hone my culinary skills in preparation for the next family holiday, where I can only hope to do better than Grandma's cooking.

Gabriel Guzman​ (He/Him)
Director / Writer

Whaddaya say? I mean to know about me is to feel a renewal of life, a void filled, to be looked at and not seen and a hand to hold when needed most. I am silent most times probably thinking of what superpower would be cool to have. Flying or teleportation, or something cringe I did I wish I can change. But when I do speak it is through the love language of filmmaking. Get to know me and stick around, I've been told my approachability is 10/10, my door is always open just knock a little louder.

Jobanny Cabrera​ (He/Him/El/Ello)
3D Designer
Instragram: @jobannymusic

Hi, I am Jobanny! (Joe-Bah-Knee) an artist, musician/producer and problem solver dedicated to transforming ideas into captivating visual narratives. I merge the realms of artistry and strategic thinking to breathe life into projects for companies, clients, and collaborators across diverse industries. From conceptualizing stunning visual artworks to untangling complex business dilemmas, I thrive on the fusion of creativity and pragmatism.

Kevonne Clarke​ (He/Him)
Copywriter
LinkedIn: Kevonne Clarke

First, thanks D&AD. I'm Kev Clarke, If its creative please invite me. I love everything art. I make music, I make clothes, I started a podcast where I interview creatives, I take photos, I dance, I write quotes that hopefully inspire people, I've written over 100 skits that I hope to produce in the near future. I've been to Dubai, Amsterdam and London. I hope to go to Japan this year.

Kibria Chavez (She/Her)
Art Director
LinkedIn: Kibria Chavez

An art director and graphic designer with a love for telling stories, building worlds, and curating immersive experiences. Appreciating beautiful moments in music, film, fashion and food. A professional people watcher/popcorn connoisseur, studying the nuances and emotional undercurrents of life.

Lee Heflin (She/Her)
Strategist
​LinkedIn: Lee Heflin

A Virginia escapee, my lens found a home in NYC capturing unseen stories. I translate raw moments into visual narratives for underrepresented communities. My artistic compass spins between videography and photography, with production and strategy fueling my vision. D&AD's Shift program ignited my creative superpower, and I'm ready to unleash it on the world.

Lois Cheaye​ (They/Them)
Artist / Strategist / Copywriter
LinkedIn: Lois Cheaye

Hi! My name is Lois Cheaye and I’m a cultural curator. My work leverages different mediums that invite others to explore a world where our wildest dreams are possible. I use creativity to show the ways we are interconnected in desire through writing, event production, mixed media art, and more.

Ondine Atwell-Hudson (She/Her/They/Them)
Stylist / Hair artist
Instagram: @ondine__ondine

Little Wave, Infinite Rippels

Parnell Jackson Jr.​ (He/Him)
Videographer

Raised in bookstores by Wizards, Dragons, and Mad Scientists, I've been writing since I learned how. When not being evicted from Starbucks, you can find me jotting down ideas in a Moleskine under the Golden Arches. I believe life’s luxuries come from paper, and when I'm not crafting copy, I'm filming dunks. Writing is my birthright and copywriting is my passion.

Ryan Jada​ (He/Him)
Strategist

Sasha Fyffe (She/Her)
Creative Producer
LinkedIn: Sasha Fyffe

A Brooklyn native with deep Jamaican roots, I'm a creative problem solver who simplifies complexity. I’m a firm believer that ideas should be as easy as pie... or, you know, something your mom would get! A versatile team player with a diverse background in art direction, cosmetology, operations, and strategy allows me to wear many hats effortlessly. As a self-proclaimed Swiss army knife, I embrace new challenges, learn on the go, and turn chaos into beauty through my passion for efficiency, meaningful impact and commitment to bridging seamless understanding in diverse environments. I'm a thinker, doer, organizer, and seer, always ready for the next adventure!

Syreeta Williams (She/Her)
Designer / Photographer

I am a lover of beauty, and creativity with a dash of reality. Growing up in Philadelphia had its own harsh realities but my innate desire for self expression and learning carried me throughout my life which is why I am here now dabbling in photography, design, and art direction with a plethora of hobbies that feed my inner child. For me art direction and design allows me to feel like the world is my canvas. To design and create is to live and know about the world around us. To design is to create a world bigger than myself. My north star lies in beauty and selfless expression.

Vance Gorman Jr. (He/Him)
Photographer
Instagram: @vansovisuals

Okay, it all started when I was a child - Just kidding, I like jokes. I’m Vance Gorman Jr, Photographer by heart. I love deep conversation and the sunny side of life. I naturally keep a positive attitude even in the most stressful situations. I have the United States Marine Corps to thank for that little gem. I've worked on all sides of production, even started a company (Vanso Visual Imaging). I’m Super big on being a passionate team player.

Zenobia Bholai (She/They)
Creative Producer
LinkedIn: Zenobia Bholai

Meet Zenobia, a visionary producer pioneering brand strategy and creativity. Like a Neo-Dada latte, she embodies duality, merging fluidity with structure. With a superpower for detecting gaps and fostering synergy, she crafts award-winning projects resonating deeply with audiences, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. Leading the Goddess Project, she empowers women despite fiscal means to improve their physical well-being.