About this Event
On May 14th, we're continuing with our 6th AAF Atlanta Inclusion Workshop Lunch Series dedicated to advancing diversity and inclusion in advertising. This event is bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and advocates to share insights and strategies for shaping a more inclusive and impactful advertising landscape. Our May 14th Workshop will focus on Accessible by Design: Turning Inclusive Intent into Impactful Execution presented by Chemistry.
This workshop is designed to bridge the gap between creative intent and inclusive execution. Through a combination of expert panel insights and hands-on breakout discussions, participants will learn how to embed accessibility across strategy, creative, data, and customer experience.
Location:
Chemistry
1045 West Marietta St NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
Thank you to our host and sponsor:
Panelists:
Tiffany Wade (Moderator), Media Director, hunterblu media
Tiffany Wade is an integrated media expert with over a decade of experience leading strategy, planning, and execution for both B2C and B2B campaigns across a range of industries. She has held impactful roles at Comcast, Spectrum Reach, and EssenceMediacom, where she led teams and delivered innovative, results-driven media solutions.
Tiffany combines strong leadership with a passion for mentorship, having guided over 25 young professionals and currently serving as President of the NAMIC Atlanta Board. Currently serving as Director, Media at hunterblu media, Tiffany is a continuous learner who brings a people-first, growth-oriented approach to her work, grounded in expertise, adaptability, and community impact.
Todd Harris — CEO, Resurgens Gaming
Todd Harris is the Founder & CEO of Resurgens Gaming, the holding company behind Skillshot Media, Ghost Gaming, and Ghost Launchpad, helping brands authentically connect with gaming culture. With a reach of over 37 million through owned channels and 80+ influencers, he leads innovative integrations across livestreams, esports, and experiential activations. Todd has partnered with top game publishers like Epic Games and Microsoft/Activision-Blizzard, as well as global brands including Coca-Cola, Verizon, and DoorDash. His work sits at the intersection of entertainment, technology, and community—building inclusive fan experiences at scale.
Vanessa Toro — Strategy Lead, Public School
Vanessa Toro is the Strategy Lead at Public School, where she shapes experiential and cultural platforms that connect brands to audiences in meaningful ways. Known for her sharp cultural insight and ability to bring clarity to complex challenges, she advises executive teams on narrative, relevance, and risk. Vanessa builds frameworks that link brand identity to real human behavior, ensuring work resonates beyond surface-level engagement. She is recognized for championing bold, culturally grounded ideas that refuse to compromise real-world relevance.
Ava Toro — Senior Account Manager, Reddit | Author, Consumer Climate Report
Ava Toro is an insights leader with over seven years of experience translating community behavior and cultural intelligence into actionable marketing strategy. She specializes in helping brands build more meaningful connections with audiences that traditional marketing consistently overlooks, including younger, multicultural, and disabled consumers. Her work sits at the intersection of audience research, inclusive design, and community intelligence. She believes accessibility is not a compliance checkbox but a creative and strategic unlock. Brands that design for the margins build better products, reach broader audiences, and generate the kind of trust that no media budget can buy.
At this workshop, Ava brings a community intelligence perspective to accessibility, exploring what real consumer conversations reveal about where the gap between brand intention and lived experience is widest and most closeable.
Javier Santana — CXO, Chemistry Atlanta
Javier is a seasoned entrepreneur and the CXO of Chemistry, a full-service agency where he leverages over 25 years of experience in design and technology to drive business growth. He specializes in creating thoughtful, purpose-driven customer experiences by integrating A.I. and innovative strategies across both physical and digital environments. At the helm of Chemistry’s creative and technical disciplines, he leads the development of scalable systems and intellectual property that strengthen the agency’s market position. Throughout his career, Javier has successfully launched hundreds of projects, earning industry recognition for his collaborative approach and commitment to innovation.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Chemistry Agency, 1045 West Marietta Street Northwest, Atlanta, United States
USD 12.51 to USD 33.85
