Celebrating our Distinguished Communicators of Color (DCOC)
“Inspiring equity through leadership”
The DAA proudly celebrates distinguished communicators of color who have demonstrated exemplary leadership in strategic communications and public relations. This prestigious honor recognizes their formidable communication skills and the unique perspectives they bring to the table.
Nominated and voted on by their peers, these distinguished communicators of color have made notable contributions that have inspired and empowered those around them, especially future and emerging leaders of color who follow in their footsteps.
At DAA, we want to acknowledge their hard work and dedication to the industry.
Join us in celebrating the inspiring leadership and invaluable contributions of these distinguished communicators of color.
DISTINGUISHED COMMUNICATOR HONOREES
2021-2023
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Aerial Ellis
North Carolina Central University
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Andrea Ponce
Porter Novelli
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Andréa Richardson
Zeno Goup
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Andy Checo
Weber Shandwick
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Anetra Henry
Institute for Public Relations
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Ayanna Anderson
Highwire PR
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Ayanna Robinson
Porter Novelli
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Brandi Boatner
IBM
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Brittney Escovedo
Beyond 8
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Brittany Jennings
Lippe Taylor
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Bo Jungmayer
Pivotal Ventures
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Charlene Wheeless
Charlene Wheeless
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Chelsea Dade
Communicate for Health Justice
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Chris Foster
Omnicom Public Relations Group
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Christie Sithiphone
Omicom Public Relations Group
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Chuck Wallington
Cone Health
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Conroy Boxhill
Porter Novelli
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Dara Marshall
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Deisha Barnett
Global Communications
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Denise Penagos
Egami Group
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Denvol Haye
McKinsey & Company
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Diana Chavez
Mind+Matter
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Eric Winkfield
M Booth
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Farida Habeeb
Brilliant Ink
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Felicia Blow
Walker Blow Consulting
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Suzy An
Porter Novelli
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Gabrielle Gambrell
Columbia University
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Glen Eden
Weber Shandwick
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Izzy Polanco
I.P. Management
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Jasmin Zamora
Cision
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Jazmin Eusebio
Highwire PR
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Jennifer Cho
Pivot and Swerve
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Jenny Wang
Clyde Group
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Jessica Mckenzie
PepsiCo
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Josette Thompson
Prosek Partners
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Keandra Ward
THE ꓘWI COLLECTIVE
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Kim Hunter
LAGRANT COMMUNICATIONS
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Linda Davis
JPA Health
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Michelle Flowers Welch
Flowers Communications Group
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Monique Soriano
BCW Global
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Natalie Asorey
University of Florida
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Nyree Wright
NW Consulting
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Omari Evans
Zero Plus
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Rebecca Roussell
Current Global
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Sabrina Browne
BCW Global
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Sandra Garcia
Encounter Your Potential
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SeMarial Wilder
IsaWill Entertainment
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Sena Pottackal
Current Global
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Sheila Cort
Taft Communications
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Simone McDowell
Magenta Communications
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Sonia Diaz
Zaid Communications
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Soon Mee Kim
Omnicom Public Relations Group
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Talissa Beall
Idea Grove
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Teneshia Jackson-Warner
EGAMI Group
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Tom Burrell
Burrell Communications
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Troy Blackwell Jr.
Peace Corps
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Vickie Gogo
IFC Next
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Wendy Roundtree
Jarel Communications
