named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
ADCOLOR LEADERS
Leadership development program for mid-to-senior level professionals with 15+ years of experience in creative industries, featuring workshops, keynotes, and networking to support advancement and retention of diverse talent
FUTURES Program
Development initiative for emerging creatives from underrepresented backgrounds, designed to build foundational skills and industry connections (referenced as predecessor to LEADERS program)
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Arts Professional Advocacy & Equity Initiatives 1 activity
- Advocacy for diversity and inclusion in creative industriesAdvocates for greater diversity, equity, and inclusion within the advertising, marketing, and media sectors by addressing systemic challenges faced by underrepresented minorities.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Capacity building for underrepresented creative professionalsBuilds professional capacity among individuals from diverse backgrounds through mentorship, leadership development programs, training modules, and community engagement initiatives designed to advance careers in creative industries.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Hosting community and professional development eventsOrganizes year-round in-person and virtual events—including networking sessions, conferences, awards shows, and industry activations—that connect thousands of creative professionals nationally and globally, including programming at major events like Cannes Lions and Advertising Week.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5.77M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$5.77M100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$5.81M
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$713K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$85K
Cash$0
Investments$0
Liabilities$44K
Net assets$41K
Liquid reserves0.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -15.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 17
- CARLA EBOLI — DIRECTOR
- CONSTANCE FRAZIER — Treasurer
- DOUG MELVILLE — Director
- ERIC CLEARY — Secretary
- Felicia Geiger — Director
- GINA GRILLO — Director
- KEESHA JEAN BAPTISTE — Director
- KIM GETTY — Director
- MARC S STRACHAN — Chairman
- MARK D'ARCY — Director
- MARK ZANGRILLI — Director
- MICHELE THORNTON — Director
- NICOLE HALL — Director
- SEDEF ONAR — Director
- STEPHEN J KIM — Director
- SUSIE NAM — Director
- TIFFANY WARREN — President
relationships · 32
Who they work with
- #WFHStudio Partner — Daniel P. Calderon, Founder of #WFHStudio, is a participant in the 2025 ADCOLOR LEADERS cohort.
- ADCOLOR Partners Partner — Collaborates with giving partners to sustain and expand its programs and industry presence.
- Advertising Week Partner — ADCOLOR participates in Advertising Week to foster connection and representation within the creative industry.
- BBDO Worldwide Partner — Employer of a 2025 FUTURE participant and featured in program materials
- Bully Pulpit International Partner — Employer of a 2025 FUTURE participant and featured in program materials
- Cannes Lions Partner — ADCOLOR brings its community and programming to the Cannes Lions event to create visibility and connection.
- Capital One Partner — Employer of a 2025 FUTURE participant and featured in program materials
- Capital One Partner — Shaun Mir, Creative Director, Multimedia Storytelling at Capital One, is a participant in the 2025 ADCOLOR LEADERS cohort.
- DDB Partner — Juie Shah, Group Strategy Director at DDB, is a participant in the 2025 ADCOLOR LEADERS cohort.
- Digitas Partner — Cynthia Wolfe, VP Creative Director at Digitas, is a participant in the 2025 ADCOLOR LEADERS cohort.
- Discord Partner — Erika Mapa, Director, Brand & Consumer Communications at Discord, is a participant in the 2025 ADCOLOR LEADERS cohort.
- Droga5 Partner — Khari Mpagazehe, Head of Account Management at Droga5, is a participant in the 2025 ADCOLOR LEADERS cohort.
- Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow Partner — Daniel P. Calderon, Founder and President of Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow, is a participant in the 2025 ADCOLOR LEADERS cohort.
- FCB Chicago Partner — Employer of a 2025 FUTURE participant and featured in program materials
- FleishmanHillard Partner — Aisha L. Hudson, leader in FleishmanHillard’s True MOSAIC practice, is a participant in the 2025 ADCOLOR LEADERS cohort.
- General Mills Partner — Employer of a 2025 FUTURE participant and featured in program materials
- Google Partner — Employer of a 2025 FUTURE participant and featured in program materials
- Grey Partner — Employer of a 2025 FUTURE participant and featured in program materials
- Heartbeat Partner — Andy Mathurin, Creative Director at Heartbeat, is a participant in the 2025 ADCOLOR LEADERS cohort.
- Horizon Media Partner — Charisma Deberry, VP of Communications at Horizon Media, is a participant in the 2025 ADCOLOR LEADERS cohort.
- Instrument Partner — Sam Hosein, Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Instrument, is a participant in the 2025 ADCOLOR LEADERS cohort.
- Kinesso Partner — Employer of a 2025 FUTURE participant and featured in program materials
- Lyft, Inc. Partner — Employer of a 2025 FUTURE participant and featured in program materials
- Microsoft Partner — Employer of a 2025 FUTURE participant and featured in program materials
- Ogilvy Partner — Marie Rojas, Senior Director, NY Head of People at Ogilvy, is a participant in the 2025 ADCOLOR LEADERS cohort.
- Rethink Partner — Omar Yogi, Manager of Diversity, Inclusion and Talent Development at Rethink, is a participant in the 2025 ADCOLOR LEADERS cohort.
- Sephora Partner — Employer of a 2025 FUTURE participant and featured in program materials
- The One Club for Creativity Partner — Adrienne Lucas, Global Head of Strategic Partnerships & DEI at The One Club for Creativity, is a participant in the 2025 ADCOLOR LEADERS cohort.
- Uber Partner — Laura Sandoval, Head of Media & Entertainment at Uber, is a participant in the 2025 ADCOLOR LEADERS cohort.
- VML Partner — Employer of a 2025 FUTURE participant and featured in program materials
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Authentic Self-Empowerment Modelmethodology: authentic-self-empowermentBy empowering individuals to express their authentic selves beyond labels, ADCOLOR improves morale and professional outcomes, because genuine self-expression fosters resilience, innovation, and psychological safety in creative workspaces.
- Community-Led Belongingmethodology: community-led spaces, affinity-based community groupsBy creating community-led, affinity-based spaces for storytelling and mentorship, ADCOLOR fosters belonging and collective growth, because shared lived experiences build trust and enable sustainable inclusion in homogenous creative industries.
- Systemic Barrier Interventionmethodology: systemic-barrier-interventionBy identifying and addressing systemic barriers in the creative industries, ADCOLOR produces greater inclusion and advancement for minorities, because structural inequities—rather than individual deficits—are the primary obstacles to equity.
- Talent Acceleration through Visibility and Connectionmethodology: spotlighting overlooked talent, talent acceleration and cultural influenceBy spotlighting overlooked talent and connecting individual development to organizational change, ADCOLOR drives cultural influence and systemic transformation, because visibility and cross-industry collaboration amplify impact beyond individual advancement.