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Through the Black Door

What: Through The Black Door: The Influence of the African American Experience on Creativity

When: Wednesday, May 4, 11:30am – 1:00pm

Where: Bank of Tennessee, Med Tech Branch, Third Floor

Lunch: Luke’s Pizza + Salad

Who: Lewis Williams

EVP Head of Brand Impact – Weber Shandwick

Recognized as one of Adweek’s 2018 Creative 100, and this year’s Ad Club of New York’s Icons, Rock Stars and Innovators Series. Lewis is a passionate, award-winning creative leader and storyteller with extensive experience in total and multicultural marketing. During his career he has created award-winning digital and traditional work for major brands such as Google, McDonald’s, Walmart, Toyota, Comcast, American Airlines, Coca-Cola, Budweiser, Walt Disney World, Walmart, Allstate, Miller Lite and Comcast. 

After spending much of his successful career at iconic agencies Leo Burnett (SVP Creative Director) and Burrell Communications (EVP Chief Creative Officer) he is now EVP Head of Brand Impact at legendary PR agency Weber Shandwick. Partnering across client experience, creative and strategy teams he helps drive deeper impact and cultural relevance for the agency and its partners.

Lewis mentors BIPOC students for the One Club For Creativity, One School, and is very active on the speaker circuit where he shares his perspective and experiences on diversity in the marketing and communications industry. He also has had the honor of serving on the jury of prestigious creative award shows as Cannes Lions, The International Andy Awards, The One Show, Effie’s, The Clios and Communication Arts Advertising Competition.

Lewis is a distinguished alumnus of The Kent State School of Design where established the Lewis and Dona Williams Scholarship Fund. The funds are dedicated to those students in need of financial assistance.

 

Program Description: Through The Black Door: The Influence of the African American Experience on Creativity

Help us support a local mission by bringing pet supplies for The Bridge Home Rescue.
This month we are collecting pet supplies for The Bridge Home Rescue, a no-kill animal shelter in Blountville, TN. They desperately need clay cat litter, both clumping and non-clumping, wet cat food (like Friskies), bleach, and monetary donations. They do not receive any funding from public sources and rely solely on community support.

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