On June 23, APA|DC and the D.C. Chapter of American Marketing Association  (AMADC) hosted simultaneous community conversations addressing racial inequality and social justice in the DC creative community. Now is the time for us to come together and follow-up to take the conversation to the next level. Join us along with AMADC,  AAF DC and Capitol Communicator to continue the conversation on how we can collectively take action to further social justice in our industries. The event will be moderated by 3 panelists–one from each association–to help guide the discussion in a positive and productive manner.

Panelists:

Welton Doby III, Commercial Photographer

Doby, a D.C. native, has been a commercial photographer in the Mid-Atlantic region for decades.  His past and current client list includes Fortune 500 companies, advertising agencies, design firms, and associations. He is known and respected by clients and photographers alike for his top-notch imagery, integrity, and customer service. He is a member of both APA and ASMP, and also teaches the business of photography course at Montgomery College. His work can be found at www.dobyphoto.com.

Joe Bowers-Disney, VP, Membership, AMADC

In addition to his role as VP Membership at AMADC, Joe is General Manager at Waterworks in Georgetown. Joe has over 15 years of experience attracting and retaining top accounts, driving profitable growth in competitive consumer markets, and closing high value deals. He is a skilled strategist who transforms marketing and sales strategies into workable solutions and benchmarks performance against key operational targets. He has a proven track record of identifying opportunities for accelerated growth. And finally, what we enjoy at AMADC is that Joe is an outstanding leader with a motivational management style and an enthusiasm for winning. 

Lindsay Matthews, Chair, AAF Diversity Committee