Ad Council
Elise James-DeCruise is the Chief Equity Officer at Ad Council, where Elise was hired to establish and shape the DE&I department. Elise is also the Co-Founder/Advisor at Dandi, a platform that transforms how HR and DEI teams use data. Elise has a background in diversity, inclusion, and multicultural marketing, having held positions at MediaMath and Macy's. Elise has a strong educational background with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, as well as certifications in Inclusive Leadership. Currently, Elise is pursuing a Master of Science in Instructional Leadership at Robert Morris University.
Ad Council
The Ad Council partners with advertising agencies that work pro bono to create the public service advertisements on behalf of their campaigns.