"Don’t let anyone dim your light, just tell everyone to put some shades on."
Aaron Francois is a Blerd, social media enthusiast, sneakerhead, and lover of all things DEI.
He was first introduced to the marketing industry through the 4A's MAIP program, and since then, he has worked across several verticals, including retail, finance, gaming, and technology. Aaron takes pride in fusing cultural nuance and strategic thinking to build impactful, inspirational, and consumer-focused approaches. In addition to his day job as an Associate Strategy Director, he leverages his platforms to speak on subjects like career advancement, creative strategy, and the future of social media.
In 2022, Aaron founded Black Visionaries, a non-profit 501(c)(3) with the mission to democratize access to resources and community for Black professionals. The organization curated both virtual and in-person experiences for their community, including their annual event, The Black Visionaries Brunch
Aaron’s love of community has translated into distinctive honors such as MAIPer to Watch, Mr. ADCOLOR 2022, the inaugural recipient of both the 4A’s x McCann Worldgroup Billy Davis Award & the “Right Hand” Plug Award, as well as the 2024 Rockstar award from the Ad Club.
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