Aaron believes in ideas, working hard, being nice and brushing his teeth after lunch. Originally from Mexico City, with more than 20 years of advertising experience across a wide range of US and global brands. Over the past 6 years, he has delivered unparalleled work in pharmaceutical marketing. He is currently working at 21GRAMS NY.

Aaron’s work has been recognized for creative excellence by the London International Awards, Clio, The Creative Floor, MM&M Awards, Manny Awards, Lüerzers Archive magazine, Shots magazine, and was published in McGraw Hill’s Marketing Essentials textbooks. He's deeply passionate about his work, always curious and eager to find inspiration outside his comfort zone. An avid traveler, he lives in Brooklyn, NY.

Sarah Amatori is Creative Director at McCann Health Boot, where she explores the intersection between health and culture — whether through cinema, music, design, or personal passions. She’s drawn to ideas that bring health closer to people, breaking down barriers and reminding us that health is, above all, life itself. Deeply committed to freedom and inclusion, Sarah shapes work that’s both meaningful and human. Over the years, she’s earned national recognition from the Italian Art Directors Club (ADCI), where she also served as President of the Healthcare Jury in 2021. Her work has been celebrated internationally at the Creative Floor Healthcare Awards, The One Show, NYF Health, Eurobest, and the Saniss Awards. She is also a frequent juror at industry international festivals, contributing her voice and vision to the evolution of healthcare creativity.

Yvonne has been working in the creative field since 1999. With a background in graphic design she bridged the gap between consumer and healthcare, before leaning into to her passion for the life-changing creative opportunities available in healthcare communications.

Oncology, HIV, ophthalmology, neurology, and on, and on, Yvonne has worked across the full range of clients, categories and channels over the course of her career. Her experience has culminated with 7 years at IPG Health, where she believes that now more than ever, our industry has a real chance to make a positive change in people’s lives.

Viton Araújo is a Creative Partner at Area 23, where he helps lead and elevate the agency’s most high-profile work. With over 22 years of global experience, he began his career in Brazil before moving to FCB Lisbon, where he earned Portugal’s first Cannes Lions Grand Prix for Portuguese Reconstitution. At Grey NY, he contributed to the acclaimed project The Most Beautiful Sound. Now at Area 23, Viton continues to shape standout campaigns, including Magnetic Stories for Siemens Healthineers, which won the Grand Prix at Cannes Lions, One Show, Clio, and LIA, along with multiple honors from D&AD and other top festivals. Beyond advertising, Viton is also a published poet and author of several books, blending emotion and storytelling in powerful ways. His ability to bridge the worlds of poetry and creativity has made a lasting mark across both industries.

Sara Badr is a creative director at Ward6 Singapore. She has 15 years of experience in the industry with an extensive array of work on regional and global brands for consumer goods, consumer healthcare, and pharmaceuticals. Prior to Ward6, she was in Grey Group Singapore, Ace Saatchi & Saatchi, Bates 141 and OgilvyAction.

She has garnered multiple awards through the years, from shows such as Cannes, London International Awards, Spikes, and Adfest. She has also served in the panel for several awards shows, both internationally and locally – such as the LIAs, The Drum Awards, Gong Show, WINA, and the Luum Awards.

Ranjini started in healthcare advertising as a copywriter, making the leap from academic research to pursue a long-standing love for creative writing. Since then, she has worked across oncology, cardiovascular and respiratory care, rare diseases, women’s health, vaccine advocacy, COVID-19, wearable tech, and clinical trial experience. She holds a PhD in Biological Engineering, with majors in Life Sciences, a minor in English Literature, and additional interests in theatre and dramatics. This blend of disciplines and her personal experiences, as both a patient and caregiver, continue to shape her perspective on healthcare communications and public health policy. Her creative approach is rooted in the pursuit of healthcare that leaves no one behind, providing better access, greater affordability, and true equity.

I am 31 years old with a passion for coffee and occasional bursts of creativity. I have worked in agencies such as thjnk and Serviceplan Group as a Art Director, currently holding the position of Motion Designer at IPG Health Germany. Beyond the advertising world, I indulge my love for coffee as a part-time barista in a specialty coffee shop.

Brazilian roots, New York state of mind. I’m a creative entrepreneur with 20 years in the industry, recognized at Cannes Lions, Clios, D&AD, and more. As Head of Art & Creative Excellence at Eversana Intouch NY, I elevate craft and execution across HCP and DTC. Since joining, we’ve been named the #2 Healthcare Agency at Cannes and Global Independent Pharma Agency of the Year at LIA. Previous experiences include 21GRAMS, Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness, and before health, Razorfish and Wunderman Thompson São Paulo, working with brands such as Jeep, Unilever, Dunkin’, and LATAM Airlines. Off the clock, I’m a dad, husband, musician, and side-project junkie, having founded Roe v. Bros, a comedy content brand that educates people about reproductive and sexual health, and Med Ave, a mentoring platform for academics and clinicians looking to break into healthcare communication.

Helen believes in her favorite saying, “People may not always remember what you say, but they'll never forget how you make them feel. Great creative provokes a response that makes you feel.”

Helen forged decades of distinction in healthcare communication. Highlights were Prilosec “The “Purple Pill” and Fortovase “A turning point in the fight against HIV/AIDS”. Other works include a character named Digger who made people feel very differently about a yellow nail and a little pill from Genzyme that empowered people to take on the challenge of multiple sclerosis.

Alumna of the Art Institute of Philadelphia, School of Visual Arts, Pratt Institute and Hyper Island Digital Master Class, Helen’s approach in the creative process mirrors her lifelong admiration of musicians. Awestruck by performers and their talents from a young age, she explored playing various instruments and continues into adulthood.

Senior Copy JWT, CD Saatchi & Saatchi, CCO Schmittgall HEALTH (Germanys leading Healthcare Ad Agency) Awards: Euro Effie, Effie, NY Festival, Epica Award, London International Awards, RX Club Awards, Healthcare Ad Awards, Comprix, CommAwards, etc. Record of 40 Gold Comprix Awards (german leading health award) leaving behind Serviceplan, Scholz & Friends etc.

Kristine Brown, or "KB" as many know her, is a trailblazing creative in both the advertising and interior design worlds. She began her career as an interior designer in LA, but discovered her passion for advertising at The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). There, she learned to blend her art director’s eye, copywriter’s voice, and love of human insight into meaningful healthcare work. Now an ACD at Klick Health, she’s sharpened her skills at agencies like FCB Health and Hill Holliday Health. KB shines in concepting, with a portfolio that spans high-science campaigns, emotional DTC work, and even ghostwriting for celebrities. Her standout projects include the Clio-winning The Curious Eye, the Gold Lion-winning The Congregation, and Self Defense Sauce, an innovation for women in Brazil. When she’s not creating, KB’s likely on the tennis courts, working on watercolor paintings, or manifesting her Real Housewife of NY era.

I'm a Brazilian copywriter based in NYC with over ten years of experience across digital, healthcare, and integrated agencies — both global and local. I believe that great advertising should always be culturally relevant. Even in healthcare, where we speak to professionals, patients, or caregivers, communication only works if it's engaging — and that often means making it entertaining, too. That approach has shaped the way I work and helped my campaigns earn recognition at top industry festivals like Cannes Lions, Clio Awards, LIA, and the New York Festivals.

Liz Castaneda emerged as one of the Philippines' youngest Creative Directors at 26 years, started her career as an Art Director at BBDO Guerrero. Her journey, marked by an unbroken string of accolades, solidified her status in the Philippine Creative Rankings, claiming the title of Art Director of the Year.

Her creative prowess shines in internationally lauded campaigns like Pantene's "Labels Against Women," honored with a Bronze Cyber Lion and a Grand Prix Lotus. In 2022, she steered her talents to McCann Health Dubai, conceptualizing creative campaigns for major pharmaceutical brands like Astra Zeneca, Merck, Sanofi and Eli Lilly.
In her free time Liz is an avid drummer and enjoys teaching tricks to her six dogs and three parrots.

Kate is a creative director, designer and when given half a chance, creative envelope pusher. With 25 years in the industry (20 of those in healthcare), she loves the chemistry between insights and ideas, that help campaigns connect with patients and HCP alike. Kate joined the Ward7 team where her creativity and love of fresh thinking has become an essential part of its success. She has worked for some of the biggest names in the health and wellness space. And along the way her campaigns have been recognised in numerous international award shows, including New York Festivals, LIA, Cannes and CLIO Health.

Kieran's creative philosophy stems from his deep interest in people, the way they think and behave, and what moves them. He believes that unconventional thinking, and unconventional thinkers, are the key to impactful and meaningful creativity. He started his career in the consumer design world and has since built his career by taking on the challenges and nuances presented in Health and Pharma. An industry which has nurtured a deep understanding of the perseverance and resilience required of creatives to bring the best work to fruition. Kieran's work has been recognized for creative excellence by the New York Festival, Clio, The Creative Circle, EuroBest. The Creative Floor, The PMs, Lüerzers Archive magazine, and The Drum magazine. Kieran is deeply passionate about his work, always curious and eager to find inspiration from the outside that he can bring inside.

Kenley Diaz is Executive Vice President and Executive Creative Director at DDB Health New York, with over twenty years of leadership in HCP and DTC health marketing. He designs integrated campaigns that connect with healthcare professionals and patients, harnessing design excellence and digital innovation to drive multi-channel engagement. Kenley brings a keen eye for storytelling and award-winning creativity.

His projects have won honors from Graphis, Global Awards, Rx Club, Communication Arts 2023 Illustration and MM&M, and he guided junior teams to consecutive Young Lions shortlist placements, including a first-place win in the digital category. A mentor and strategic partner, Kenley champions HCP education programs alongside compelling direct-to-consumer activations, ensuring every touchpoint delivers impact.

As a member of the 2025 New York Festivals Health Awards Executive Jury, he applies his passion for collaboration and innovation to celebrate the year’s most transformative achievements in health communications.

Unconventional thinking is the secret to success, whether it’s in healthcare advertising or writing a bio. So here goes. “S” is my favorite letter. It’s melodic, curvaceous, and a force multiplier to damn near every word imaginable. Mantis shrimps are amazing. They’ve been around for over 400 million years, have the most complex vision on earth, and clubs that strike prey with the speed of a bullet. I would like more hobbies. But as a father of a 2.5-year-old and a 2-month-old, I barely manufactured the time to write this bio. If I wasn’t in healthcare advertising, I’d be the owner of the Boston Celtics. As KG said, anything is possible. I wish we could get rid of all ticks, mosquitoes, and cockroaches. Yeah yeah, our precious ecosystem. But c’mon. We can do without them. Finally, I believe it's important to focus on details like eye contact and correct punctuation;!.?

Dave always says that data is cooler than creative. And so, Dave is focused on working with data-driven strategies and omnichannel know-how to fuel the engagement solutions and creativity that Relevate Health is known for.

Dave has spent his career in creative advertising, leading both big pharma network agencies and small shops. His years of experience have taken him from Madison Avenue to Europe and back. Along the way he’s helped propel Most Creative Agency and Agency Of The Year wins, and sat on juries of some of the most prestigious industry award shows.

This path has led Dave across a range of high-science, oncology, launch brands in HCP and DTP, multiple indication management, disease education and franchise/portfolio management. Through it all, Dave’s entrepreneurial spirit has kept his style and love of creative leadership fresh.

Susan has spent almost 40 years in advertising and marketing strategy, with 21 years in consumer advertising, 15 years in pharmaceutical research and consulting, and back to the agency world for the past four years in strategy. The length of career is matched by the depth of her passion for uncovering meaningful insights that lead to brand-defining and behavior changing communications strategies.

Starting out her career working on large consumer brands such as Audi, Volkswagen, INEOS and Airbus Defence & Space, Rachael has been creatively conceptualising and wowing her clients for over 15 years.

She gets a huge thrill from challenging perceptions with boundary-pushing idea generation. Rachael is determined to bring consumer-market levels of creativity and emotion to the healthcare industry.

Sean is a versatile creative with over 15 years’ experience in healthcare. As part of the creative leadership team at Ogilvy Health New York he has helped elevate the craft and caliber of the work across mediums.

Prior to joining Ogilvy in 2022, Sean spent over a decade at Neon, an IPG Health Company, where he played a vital role in agency growth and junior talent mentorship.

Sean’s knack for finding the simplest and most impactful solution to a creative challenge has benefited a variety of clients across a diverse range of categories. His work has been recognized by Clio Health, The Creative Floor, The Global Awards, LIA, Lisbon International, Lürzer's Archive, MM&M, MedAd News, New York Festivals, PM360, and others.

Sharon Howard-Butler is an award-winning creative leader with over 25 years’ experience in advertising and healthcare communications. She began her career at J. Walter Thompson Sydney, and moved into healthcare advertising, quickly establishing herself as one of Australia’s most highly awarded health and wellness creatives. Sharon has held creative director roles in Sydney and New York at agencies including Saatchi & Saatchi Health, The Bloc, Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness, Area 23, and Havas VX. Her work has been recognised at major shows such as Cannes Lions, Clio Awards, New York Festivals, and The Global Awards, earning accolades including a Grand Global Award at New York Festival’s Global Awards and a Cannes Lion at the inaugural Lions Health and Pharma Festival. A frequent juror at top industry shows, Sharon is now a Creative Partner at DDB Remedy Sydney.

I'm aiming for a new world record: slowest ever circumnavigation of Earth. It's taken me 15 years to traverse three continents learning from some of the best creative minds in healthcare advertising along the way, so I think I'm on track! From chemotherapy to breakfast cereal, I've created concepts and crafted campaigns spanning the full spectrum of pharma, health and wellness brands. Today you might find me doing anything from pitching for a multimillion $ account to writing a jingle for a TikTok video, always with the goal of creating space for my team to do work that makes us proud while driving meaningful change for our clients. Having our work recognized at industry award shows including The Creative Floor, New York Festivals Health, Clio Health, MM+M and PM360 is the cherry on the cake of my career so far.

Creativity with purpose – that’s what has driven Khalid for over 20 years in healthcare advertising and PR. He’s built teams, brought great ideas to life, and helped shape an industry dedicated to making a real difference. As Global Executive Creative Director at VML Health, Khalid spends his days helping creatives across Europe make impactful, meaningful work with radical empathy. So far, their efforts have been celebrated at shows including D&AD, Cannes Lions, Clio Health, the LIAs, Eurobest, The British Arrows, and The One Show. Not that he’s counting. Khalid has also judged PR and advertising shows from Cannes Lions and Dubai Lynx to the Creative Circle and Clio Health. And he’s served on criminal trial juries – twice. Fun fact: Khalid has a degree in biochemistry. So, in addition to his creativity, he brings a healthy dose of scientific rigour to his work.

Yih is a creative leader driving innovation at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and design. As Head of Art at Mosaic, she leads four thriving teams and fosters a culture of empathy, learning, and creative excellence. Her strategic vision has elevated the agency’s presence, increasing LinkedIn impressions from 318 to over 14,000 daily. Her leadership has contributed to multiple industry honors, including MM+M’s Market Access Campaign Gold in 2023, Market Access Agency of the Year in 2023 and 2024, and MANNY’s Agency of the Year in 2024. A passionate advocate for equity, inclusion, and women’s leadership in advertising, Yih mentors underrepresented talent and drives initiatives that amplify diverse voices. In 2024, she served as a Grand Jury member for the New York Festivals Health Awards. Her work continues to shape a more accessible, inclusive, and creatively bold future for healthcare communications.

Gerrard is the founder of health creative agency, Insight. He grew up with nomadic teacher parents in the Solomon Islands & New Zealand (W yndham, Mangakino and Auckland); studied at Otago, Lincoln & Auckland Universities; drove fork lifts; loaded bags into planes; slung carcasses; bought his first Apple II clone in the days of the dial - up modem and has been a mid - tier geek ever since.

Gerrard mistakenly thought the big money was in advertising and, after ten years working on pharma and public health campaigns in Aoteoroa, crossed the ditch in 2007 to establish a creative agency in Australia. Along the way he's amassed experience in most healthcare categories and collected a number of creative awards including Axis, Webby, RX Club, IPA and Grand Global.

Gerrard also chairs the emergency medical ID service MedicAlert Foundation and is learning to surf ski .

Morgan is an Art Director who works primarily in the Oncology, Rheumatology, and Rare Disease spaces. She takes a special interest in women's issues and is heavily involved in pro-bono campaigns throughout the network. Most recently she and her team have been bringing to life out of home spaces and billboards that raise awareness for, and offer resources to, women who have been affected by domestic violence.

These passion projects have won her team multiple awards and recognitions over the past two years, and they are looking forward to the next phases in the year to come. Outside of work Morgan is an avid reader, adventurer, and wanderer. She's been drawing inspiration from the people she meets and the beauty she experiences along the way. She's excited to bring new perspectives to the table.

For 27 years working in healthcare communication, Stefan served as Creative Director for large national and multinational agencies, such as Tugarê/CDM and Ogilvy HealthWorld, before opening his own agency, One-i Propaganda, where he serves as Director Creative/Customer Service Director.

Nadine is constantly searching for core truths, patterns, and motivations. That's why she originally wanted to become an archeologist, but then found her way into advertising, which she doesn't feel is a contradiction. She uses her classical skills such as illustration as well as digital knowledge to express her talent in storytelling and to fuel her long-standing, award-winning career in the B2C+B business.

Nadine loves working in multinational teams because diversity and inclusion are the key to finding the best solutions through different perspectives. Alongside her full-time Creative Lead role, she recently completed her studies in International Management, which focused on behavioral, cultural, and economic aspects of change and conflict management.

Since 2017, Nadine has dedicated her work to Pharma and Healthcare Communication. As the Creative Director of McCann Health Germany, she takes the lead across a diverse portfolio of global clients.

Brett O’Connor is a creative force with a long-standing presence on the global awards stage, either winning or judging at all the top shows. His deep respect for the transformative power of these platforms reflects a career devoted to raising the bar on creative standards across the industry. He began in consumer advertising before making a defining shift into healthcare at McCann Health, a move that led to his proudest achievement: founding VCCP Health. Under Brett’s creative leadership, what began as a small London shop has grown into one of the most awarded healthcare agencies in the world. Outside the office, Brett finds calm (and a fair bit of chaos) in the English countryside. He runs a fly-fishing business and even named his children, Finn and Brook, after his favourite pastime. Life with his wife Holly and their two kids may not always be as tranquil as a riverbank, but it’s where he’s happiest, balancing the creative hustle with life’s finer details.

Cameron is responsible for developing smart, strategic creative solutions for the brands he champions. He brings over 20 years of experience in advertising, branding, digital, social, and marketing communications across HCP and DTC audiences. He has worked on many products in therapeutic categories spanning oncology and beyond for Amgen, Allergan, AZ, Bayer, BMS, DSI, Novartis, Vivus, Eli Lilly, Astellas, Sanofi/Genzyme, Sandoz, Sunovion, Otsuka, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, and Teva. His campaigns have raked in Clios, Effies, Globals, Mannys, MM&Ms and shortlisted at Cannes Lions Health. These include work for DTC brands such as Enhertu, Kerydin and Myrbetriq as well as groundbreaking “Blood Equality” and “Ms. Information” pro-bono campaigns. Blood Equality helped to raise awareness of the FDA’s discriminatory blood donation policies, which has contributed to the FDA changing their policy multiple times to be more equitable. Ms. Information used humor and facts to slay covid-19 vaccine hesitancy in the LGBTQ+ community. Hailing from sunny South Africa, Cameron initially found himself in Michigan, where he undertook his design studies. After settling in NYC, and enduring many a freezing winter, he developed a passion for skiing which has taken him all over the globe, from Japan, Switzerland, Italy, Chile, and Argentina, to the western US.

As SVP, Group Creative Director at TBWA\WorldHealth, Erica develops unique integrated campaigns that push brand stories forward. With a background in art and design, she bridges her love of brilliant creative to communications that benefit both patients and doctors. Erica has developed a wide range of campaigns in multiple therapeutic categories including CNS, infectious disease, immunization, women’s health, and oncology.

Close partnerships with clients at companies such as Merck, Pfizer, Janssen, and AZ have helped drive creative successes. Erica has brought multiple innovations to life that were pharma firsts, both for her clients as well as their companies. Her work has been recognized by PM 360, Rx Club, MM&M, and Clio Health.

Gillian has a decade of healthcare communications experience, including working on global creative campaigns at the industry-leading agencies VCCP and Publicis. With a PhD in Cardiovascular Medicine, she combines her scientific curiosity with her love of powerful creative.

Her passion to simplify complex medical concepts to create accessible and engaging campaigns, reflects her belief in the power of storytelling to change perceptions. Now Group Copy Supervisor at FCB Health, she continues her dedication to create work that not only informs, but inspires change.

Currently living in Milan, in her downtime you’re likely to find her in the one of the city’s many museums or restaurants.

As an Associate Creative Director with over 20 years of hands-on experience, I’ve honed my skills in motion graphics, video production, and web-based technologies. My wide-ranging experience in motion graphics and 3D design has allowed me to work across various platforms and media, making me a flexible and adaptable creative individual.

Most of my career has been spent in the pharma and health advertising world, where I’ve had the opportunity to work with a diverse range of brands and therapeutic areas. But what truly sets me apart is my natural ability to solve problems and my genuine passion for learning and adapting to new skills and technologies.

Kirk brings a global lens to the Canadian healthcare landscape, shaped by experience across three major markets. He earned his BA in Communication Arts (Art Direction) from the prestigious Central Saint Martins in London, where he began his career working on major consumer brands like Pepsi. After two years in the UK, Kirk moved to New York City, spending the next decade honing his craft in professional healthcare advertising. Now based in Canada, Kirk leads with a strong strategic foundation and a passion for smart, impactful creative. As a Creative Director, he collaborates closely with medical writers and art directors to ensure each brand’s vision is executed with clarity, insight, and style. From Orthopedics to Ophthalmology, Kirk brings energy, focus, and a deep commitment to meaningful, effective work. Fun Fact: Kirk was born in Leamington, Ontario—Canada’s tomato capital—but don’t offer him one… he can’t stand tomatoes.

Pam Savage, PhD, EVP, Group Creative Director may have started her professional career as a scientist (ask her about E. coli), but she has always been a writer at heart. She seeks the good in pharma, from the words that can give hope to cancer patients in their darkest moments to finding ways to help kids cope with social distancing during a global pandemic. She has worked across disease states, from cardiology to virology, specializing in high science and rare diseases. Pam joined Area 23 in 2013. She fully lives Area 23’s ‘What If’ philosophy, combining her love of science with innovation, as evidenced by the Grand Clio and double Cannes Lions Grand Prix-winning SICK BEATS airway clearance vest for kids with cystic fibrosis.

Philipp Schmitt-Schneider is Senior Art Director at IPG Health in Munich, home to the world’s most celebrated and awarded health marketing agencies. After finishing his Diploma degree in Communication Design in 2008, Philipp has been instrumental in developing effective communication concepts for brands such as Vodafone, GSK AstraZeneca. He works across all channels and touch-points and has been happily, creatively and effectively helping brands connect with their consumers.

Lily is a writer and language-lover working hard to create healthcare advertising that’s simple and effective. She started her career in government where she learned the importance of making sure critical health information is easy to understand. At FCB Health Canada, she strives to put the audience first by creating big ideas that are relevant and unforgettable.

With nearly 20 years of penning stories for impactful campaigns, I’ve been dedicating the last decade to reshaping the healthcare landscape through creativity. I believe that being a creative isn’t just a skill, it’s being part of a movement, one with the power to transform lives and disrupt norms. In the world of health, I've partnered with some of the most influential brands, merging strategy with imagination to drive results that resonate. It's not just about thinking outside the box, but about redefining it, bringing innovation into everyday life in ways that inspire, connect, and elevate. My mission is clear: to leave a legacy that speaks to the human experience and sparks lasting change.

I’m an award-winning, London-based Creative with over 17 years of advertising experience. Known for pushing boundaries, I bring original ideas that redefine norms, backed by a broad skill set across multiple creative disciplines. I lead and mentor teams with a strong focus on style, craft, and effectiveness. I’ve successfully led campaigns across the UK, EMEA, and APAC regions, navigating cultural nuances and market dynamics. I recently revitalised a declining creative output, mentoring a team of six to deliver stronger, braver work. Career highlights include helping launch the award-winning Cancer Currency campaign for Europa Donna, which drove policy change around metastatic breast cancer across Europe. My pitching ability has secured major wins — notably the Bayer Women’s Healthcare pitch, competing against 10 global agencies and 30+ creative ideas. I also mentor emerging talent through the SheSays program, supporting women as they grow their careers in advertising and communications.

Wei Wei is an art director, a designer and a hot pot enthusiast living in downtown Toronto with a passion for creating interactive design dialogue and providing the best consumer experiences. Her experiences spanned from print, web, advertising, news and now working with pharmaceutical companies and using her design skills to make a different in the medical field.

Jacqui Sutton began her creative copy and music careers simultaneously. As a copy creative, her first foray into all things medical was as an ER transcriptionist and evolved over the years into becoming a permanent fixture as a copy creative in pharma advertising.

She is currently VP, ACD Copy at FCBCURE, and was a Clio Health 2022 awards juror. Jacqui is also a vocalist, bandleader, songwriter, and composer, heading the 9-member Frontier Jazz Orchestra, which blends jazz and bluegrass.

She has recorded 2 CDs of cover songs: Billie & Dolly (2010), and Notes From the Frontier: A Musical Journey (2012). She debuted original grant-funded compositions in her 2018 multi-media presentation Un-Cross Talk, designed to promote dialogue across culture through music. This confluence of creative writing, music, and decades in medical communications, make for a unique mix of sensibilities that come to bear on Jacqui’s copy creative career.

Since I was a child I was fascinated by graphics. I cultivated my passion and here I am. I have always worked in the healthcare field. every day and every project is a challenge, which allows me to give vent to my creativity. I love my job.

Erica’s keen eye for design, imaginative spirit and fearless approach to challenging briefs has made her 15+ years in advertising an immense success. In that time, Erica amassed over 35 prestigious advertising awards such as the Clio, Creative Floor, Effie, Global, Jay Chiat, Marcom, Muse, and MM&M Awards.

Erica’s work has been featured in publications including Lürzers Archive, Refinery 29, Teen Vogue, AM New York, Great Ads for Good and Endpoints News. Erica pivoted her talents to healthcare advertising, where she brought a fresh and bold approach to tackling life-saving campaigns.

Erica’s new business wins played a key role in adding an award-winning OTC catalog of brands to her agency’s network. When Erica isn’t spending time with her husband and two daughters, or mentoring in minority youth arts programs, you’ll find her performing on her Steel Pan from the island of Trinidad and Tobago.

Kellan Tortora: creative director, native New Yorker, contrarian. I love BIG ideas, whether architecting rich 360 campaigns or inspiring teams to find innovative solves in uncharted digital territory. I've worked with more than twenty Fortune 500 companies across categories. I'm an alumnus of NYU Film, the Columbia Publishing Course in the Graduate Journalism School at Columbia University, and La Pietra Dramatic Writing Program in Florence, Italy.

I'm also a member of Actors' Equity Association and Screen Actors Guild, where I have sat on the nominating committee for the SAG Awards. Performance highlights include ARTHUR as "Fitch" with Russell Brand and Nick Nolte, as well as a guest star role in the five-time Emmy-nominated TAINTED DREAMS. I've written four full-length plays workshopped Off Broadway, including ARRIVALS/DEPARTURES starring George Wendt and nominated for the Cherry Lane Theatre Mentor Project under the direction of the late Edward Albee.

25 years working on the consumer side in agencies, JWT São Paulo, DPZ - Publicis Group, and three years working on the Pharma side in NY. Throughout my career, I won many national and international awards, including Cannes Lions, One Show, D&AD, London Festival, New York Festival, and Clio. I also was a member of advertising festival juries, including New Yor Festival Health 2023, the Cannes Lions, and D&AD. I am an Advertising graduate; I also hold a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing and a Master of Science in Business Administration.

I am an Advertising graduate;  I also hold a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing and a Master of Science in Business Administration.