Ad 2 Amarillo

Who says hands-on experience can't be lit? Join us at our next Ad 2sdays event and see what the hype is all about! 🍕 Eat some free food 🍹 Have some tasty drinks 🎟️ Win some raffles 🤝 Mingle with marketing wizards 🎤 Meet our featured AAF Amarillo speaker 🎮 Play some epic games 🥂 Network like the boss you want to be Let's light up the night at Lit Up! 💡🎊

Welcome to Ad 2sdays! Ad 2 Amarillo is excited to host our first happy hour featuring the AAF Amarillo speaker for July 10th, Willie Baronet. This networking opportunity allows members and guests to speak after hours with Willie and your fellow AAF and Ad 2 friends. We'll see you on Ad 2sday!

Thank you to everyone who came out to our fourth annual Headshot Hoedown last night! This was our biggest and best crowd yet, and we can't wait to see all of you again 🫶 -XOXO, Ad 2 Amarillo Board 📸: Lauren Corea

Let's meet photog #3! Photos by Keirstyn is a local photographer who we're excited to have at this year's Headshot Hoedown. She was one of our photographers last year, and we're excited to bring back her moody vibes and awesome skills.

The 2024 Headshot Hoedown is only a few days away, and our photographers are getting ready! You've probably seen Christopher Torrez around, whether he's leading the Andrews & Associates team to success or serving on the AAF Amarillo board as the public service chair. We're excited to bring Christopher along for this year's event as his first time shooting with us. Tickets are still available here: https://lnkd.in/g5AnsN5s

We're FOUR DAYS from this year's Headshot Hoedown, so let's meet one of the photographers! Lo Co Photography is a recent ADDY winner for her photography and no stranger to this event. She is a student by day and hockey photographer by night, so wave to her next time you see her at a Wranglers game! Still need to snag your tickets? https://lnkd.in/g5AnsN5s

Join Ad 2 Amarillo for their FOURTH annual non-traditional headshot event! During the Headshot Hoedown, you will get a chance to network and receive unique and high-quality professional headshots from multiple photographers-- oh, and did we mention the free drink with the purchase of general admission tickets? General Admission: $40 Student Admission: $20 Ad 2 Members: FREE 10 General Admission Tickets: $325 Sponsorships are available! Email [email protected] for sponsorship levels.

Ad 2 Amarillo Zoomies: Craig B. Wednesday, February 21st | 2:00 PM CST Register for FREE here: https://lnkd.in/gMKnYixn Craig Brooks is the Founder and CEO of Forae Factory, a creative agency based in Austin, Texas. With experience working on global brands including Michelob ULTRA, Bud Light Seltzer, Kraft Heinz, and Crunch Fitness, Craig’s portfolio of work has impressive reach across the country. After many years of collaboration with Fortune 500 chief marketers and strategists, it became an imperative space for Craig to create and elevate the importance of creative diversity. His work today with global executives is focused on increasing the representation of minorities and diverse thinkers in the work of tomorrow.

Ad 2 Amarillo Zoomies: LaQuita Howard Thursday, February 15th | 10:00 am CST "Being an Informed Voter" Register for FREE here: https://lnkd.in/gmdXpQT5 LaQuita Howard is a creative communicator with over 10 years of experience in public relations and marketing. She currently serves as the marketing manager for the League of Women Voters, leading the League’s in-house paid marketing and overseeing brand management. In 2023 she was honored in Ragan PR Daily’s Class of 2023 Top Women in Marketing for her work on the League’s VOTE411 campaign ahead of the 2022 Midterm Elections.  The Texas native moved to DC to attend the illustrious Howard University, where she earned a degree in advertising. She is the current president of Ad 2 DC.  When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with loved ones and dancing in the mirror. Her hobbies include creating, music, and yoga. 

Ad 2 Amarillo Zoomies: Sandra Lopez Tuesday, February 13th | 12:00 pm CST "The Evolution of Demographics in Business" Register for FREE here: https://lnkd.in/ghe3V3rH Sandra E. Lopez is an esteemed Technology Visionary Leader, recognized for her contributions to establishing new businesses and leading the digital transformation of businesses. Currently, Lopez provides strategic growth and digital transformation advice to companies. She also serves on the Board of Directors for PureRed and Junior Achievement, while concurrently holding the position of Co-Chair for the Sports Integrity Global Alliance.   Her distinguished career includes GM/CMO of Microsoft’s Ads business, where she played a pivotal role in propelling market acceleration within the digital industry. Furthermore, Lopez has contributed to global discussions on emerging technologies as the former Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on VR/AR/XR.   Previously, she was responsible for ushering Intel into the immersive media segment as well as managed the wearable business for Intel’s New Technology Group. Earlier in her Intel career, Lopez held various roles within corporate marketing, including director of B2B and consumer marketing for companies that include Adobe, Macromedia, Computer Associates, etc.   Over the course of her career, Lopez has received numerous recognitions, including “Top 100 Women in Technology” (Technology Magazine), “Most Powerful Women in Tech” (National Diversity Council), “Top Women in Sports” (AdWeek), “Top 10 Latina Executives” (LatinaStyle), “Most Influential and Notable Hispanic Professionals in Information Technology” (HiTec).   Prior to joining Intel in 2005, Lopez held various positions at Adobe Systems Inc., Macromedia, Computer Associates International Inc. and several other technology companies.   Lopez earned a B.S. in Economics and Textiles and Clothing from the University of California at Davis. In addition, she attended the Stanford’s Executive Accelerator Program in 2016. As part of contributing to the community, she is focused on building the next generation of women leaders and Latine/Hispanics.