| Committee |
Description |
Contact |
| D COUNCIL |
Established in August 2006, the mission of the D Council is to connect people and ideas in order to grow the Detroit area's creative community and celebrate our creative product. This is accomplished through our annual D Show. D Council members are professionally engaged in some segment of the marketing communications, advertising, creative, digital, media, production, music or craft industries in metropolitan Detroit. D Council activities are overseen by the D Council Chair, a two-year term. |
Caitlin Pasqualone
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| DIVERSITY EQUALITY & INCLUSION (DEI) |
This committee provide thought leadership and cultural guidance to ensure Adcraft is mindful, respectful, and socially aware at all times. They build and develop at least two events with an eventual build toward 1x/quarter throughout the fiscal year. Focus on securing sponsorships to offset the cost of producing events, and to raise the critical funding needed to maintain Adcraft operations. DEI activities are overseen by the DEI Chair, a one-year term.
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Barb Rozeman- Stokes, Kristen McCarty, and Brinn Phillips |
| COLLEGE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM |
Mentor diverse college students interested in our industry to prepare for, locate and secure employment in the field of their interest. Provide students with a competitive advantage.
Build valuable, enduring relationships on mutual trust, empathy and caring. |
La Murphy |
| EDUCATION |
This committee coordinates several annual programs and events for Adcraft members as well as college students. This committee also oversees the annual awarding of Adcraft Scholarship Fund scholarships give to deserving students at Michigan colleges and universities studying advertising or a related field. |
Please see below: |
| FUTURECRAFT |
FutureCraft follows the same successful template as its big brother with an emphasis of focusing on high school students. Currently sponsored by Buick/ GM for the next 3 years, this program will offers guidance and a deeper understanding of advertising opportunities in and around Metro Detroit. Timing: 1/26/2024 |
Alanna Benway
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| ADVANCE |
Started in 1965, ADvance is a six month program in the spring where young professionals are exposed to different aspects of the industry, with practitioners providing a comprehensive overview of their area of expertise. Timing: 10-12 week program, Jan- June 2024 |
Jenn Huber & Jon Kovalcik
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| EXECUTIVE LEARNING SERIES |
Executive Learning Series (ELS) take place opportunistically, and are designed to keep Adcraft members ahead of the curve with respect to new marketing trends and technologies. Timing: On-going |
Varies by program |
| SCHOLARSHIPS |
Since its beginning, Adcraft has awarded over $850,000 in scholarships to the next generation of marketing leaders. Application time frame kicks off in Feb. and are accepted for several months. Evaluation andwill take place prior to the June 13th, D Show, with and extended invite to our 17th annual event. |
Lisa Ann Rocha (non-BOD)
lisaann.rocha@starcomww.com
313.613.9711
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| PROGRAMS/SPECIAL EVENTS |
These sub-committees handle several major events designed to foster involvement and camaraderie among our members. Responsibilities include the organization, promotion and execution of the events, including securing sponsors. This committee identifies prominent guest speakers for Adcraft programs secured through partnerships with clients, media agencies and publishers. |
Please see below: |
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Adcrafest (May 12th, 2025) |
Don Miller
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Summer Bash (Aug. 21st, 2025) |
Young Professionals Council (YPC)
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Summer Music Showcase (TBD) |
Jeff Summers
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Oktoberfest (Sept. 25th, 2025) |
Lauren Harriman |
| SPONSORSHIPS AND PARTNERSHIPS |
This committee is responsible for developing a comprehensive sponsorship and partnerships strategy across all Adcraft programs/events, including developing leads and ongoing outreach. |
Hustek + need others |
| YOUNG PROFESSIONALS COUNCIL (YPC) |
Established in 1982 as Adcraft PM, YPC members are ambitious, visionary young leaders who are professionally engaged in some segment of the advertising, marketing, creative, digital or media industries in metropolitan Detroit. They represent the best and brightest in our industry. Through consistent programming, leadership and service opportunities executed on behalf of Adcraft, members will ultimately become more experienced, better connected and community-oriented to help accelerate their careers. YPC activities are overseen by the YPC Chair, a one-year term. |
Claire Blunk and Briana Wright |