Sabrina Sturtevant

Sabrina Sturtevant is the Creative Director at Swin and currently serves as President of AAF NEA. She is also the Arkansas State Rep for AAF District 10.

Rebekah Person

Rebekah is a 2023 graduate of A-State with a BFA in Graphic Design and a minor in Marketing. She currently serves as Marketing Manager at Blue Sky Technologies, Communications Chair for AAF NEA, and also works independently as a freelance graphic designer.

Mallory Black

Mallory Black is a multi-media journalist turned marketing professional. As a Northeast Arkansas native,

Mallory enjoys working where she grew up while also helping our community thrive.

Doug Gillon

Doug Gillon tries not to lie, he just makes sh*t up. It's not much, but it's honest work.

Kendra Neill

Kendra Neill is an artist and graphic designer based in Searcy, AR. She has been working at Think Idea Studio for 3 years.

Ben Haag

Ben Haag has more than 15 years of experience in design and strategy. He currently serves as a Manager of User Experience and Design at AutoZone, Inc. in Memphis, TN. Ben holds a Master of Science in User Experience from Kent State University.

Linh Phan

Marketing Coordinator & Graphic Designer. Early Career MBA Candidate at San Jose State University. Full-time Humanity Advocate.

Joshua Phillips

Joshua Phillips is a senior graphic designer at HireVue. He’s worked with brands of all shapes and sizes, specializing in logo design, print & hand-lettering. Located in northeast Arkansas, he spends his time drawing letters, building Lego sets and taking care of his two cats.

Michael Halbrook

Experienced marketing professional with over 30 years in marketing, e-commerce, and promotions. Skilled in campaign optimization, lead generation, and budget allocation, increasing online retail revenue and boosting organic traffic. Passionate about leveraging analytics to drive impactful strategies and achieve results in a fast-paced environment.

Wardell Picquet

I like to think of myself as a creative Swiss Army knife—versatile, adaptable, and always ready to tackle a new challenge. With a background that bridges digital marketing, graphic and web design, education, and the Arts.

Aja Cacan

Aja Cacan is a Chicago-based creative consultant who has led copy, creative, and content strategy for global brands and teams. She holds an MA in Anthropology from the University of Florida and brings a culturally informed lens to every marketing challenge.

Courtney Gardner

Hello, I'm Courtney! I'm a graphic designer at AAi (Art Advertising Inc) but I also specialize in illustration. You can find me vending at local events.

London Box

I'm London Box, Lead Web Developer at The Solutions Group—a local marketing agency. I’m excited to use my 10+ years of experience in management, creative design, and web development to help prepare students to enter the workforce.

Nikki Arnell

Nikki Arnell transitioned from advertising to academia in the early 2000s, bringing her creative expertise from both local and national campaigns into the classroom. After earning her MFA from Colorado State University, she joined Arkansas State University in 2010, where she is now a tenured professor who continues to design, publish, and present internationally. Learn more at www.nikkiarnell.com.

Kim Vickrey

Aside from my on-going university teaching, I'm an experienced graphic designer and photographer with award-winning accolades. I'm passionate about staying busy with freelance or contract work in the creative field.

Taylor Morgan

I am an Emmy nominated & Telly Award winning video producer/editor that is currently working as the Media Support Specialist at Ritter Communications in Jonesboro, AR.

Justin Mohler

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Amy Wills

Amy Wills is the co-founder of WOOF Social, a boutique marketing agency known for building bold, personality-driven content strategies that actually get results. Amy helps brands ditch the fluff and show up with clarity and confidence.

Ainsley Pinchback

My name is Ainsley! I graduated with a BS in Strategic Communications in 2023. I currently work full time as an eMarketing Counselor with Teleflora. I love travel, my Boston Terrier, and anything social media related!

Kevin Cates

Kevin Cates is a professor of graphic design at UA Little Rock. He was born and raised in central Arkansas, where he shares his time with his wife Amy, son Cameron, and daughter Ivy when he's not tethered to his Mac grading and freelancing.

Michael Bowman

Dr. Michael Bowman is a retired assistant professor of Media from the Arkansas State School of Media and Journalism. Bowman has over 40 years of video production experience, including commercial, sports, and documentary film production.

Tracey Steele

Art Advertising, Inc./AAI Labels and Decals is the home of award-winning graphic designer and creative art director, Tracey Steele. With over 30 years of experience, she is passionate about creating branding and collateral for clients who need logos, print materials, and more. Additionally, Tracey is proud to be the Layout Maven for Planet X Games, an independent Role Playing Game Company.

Sophie Rogers

Monstrous ideas, killer execution, and devilishly creative thinking define the career of Sophie Rogers. As Chief Creative Goblin at Open Coffin Creative and Graphic Designer at Booksy, Sophie blends bold imagination with sharp strategy. Her professional journey is further marked by nearly decade of dedicated involvement with the American Advertising Federation at both local and district levels.

Chrissy Holbrook

Chrissy Holbrook is a Development Officer at the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas, where she leads marketing efforts, manages social media, plans special events, and supports vital fundraising initiatives. A proud graduate of Arkansas State University, Chrissy earned her Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design in 2021. Her background in design and creativity fuels her passion for connecting with the community and raising awareness for hunger relief.

Desiree Beardsley

I’m Desiree Beardsley, an Account Specialist at Camfil Air Pollution Control. I hold a BS in Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management.

Baxter Slatton

I've been in the creative space for a little over 4 years. I started as a freelance videographer filming weddings and producing social content for various brands. In August of 2024 I accepted a Marketing Producer role at KAIT, working as a full-time commercial producer.

Trystan Dorton

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