AAF Presents: Empowher Live Women's Panel
What’s the future of women in business? It’s happening here in our community. Join AAF Chattanooga on March 11 at 6:00pm to hear from four leading voices in our community about how they’ve navigated professional life and crafted successful careers. Featured panelists are Shawanda Mason and Jennifer Holder, co-founders of local nonprofit The Chattery, and Paris Vinnett and Avery Santin from Mayor Tim Kelly’s press team. They will share their perspectives on building inclusive networks, personal branding, career growth, and the future of women in business and communications—from personal stories to community-driven insights. This is an advice-packed discussion you won’t want to miss. Secure your tickets now to be part of the conversation on March 11. Snacks, wine and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, March 11th, 2025
Time: 6pm
Location: Humanaut
Members: Free
Non Members: $10
Non Student Members: $5
Maximizing Your Reach: Marketing for Non-Profits
Sponsored by Lanewood Studio / Corey + Emily
AAF Chattanooga exists to enrich and foster the well-being of our advertising community. We aim to nurture our network of advertising professionals, organizations, and students by sharing our ideas, expanding our knowledge, and celebrating our collective work together.
Past Events
2/20 American Advertising Awards @ Mac Ave
The biggest event of the year – celebrating and recognizing the best local creative work in Chattanooga. A night to remember.
1/28 AAFter Work Happy Hour @ Cherry Street Tavern
Come mingle with peers and beers, network and get to know your local advertising and marketing community from 5 to 7pm!
11/13 Brand & Business Chat @ The SmART Oasis
Hear from a local business owner and community cultivator on how she uses different innovative tools to build her brand and drive business.
10/9 AAFter Work Happy Hour @ Cherry Street Tavern
Come mingle with peers and beers, network and get to know your local advertising and marketing community from 5 to 7pm!
8/14 Maximizing Your Reach: Marketing for Non-Profits @ Lanewood Studio
Mark B. Moore came up from Huntsville to present some fantastic insights about marketing & outreach for non-profits based on his experience as a freelance designer and advertiser in the non-profit spaces for over 30 years!
7/10 AAFter Hours @ WanderLinger Brewing
Come mingle, network and get to know your local advertising and marketing community from 6 to 8pm!
5/16 A Hitchhiker's Guide to Digital Advertising in 2024 @ Oddstory Greenhouse
If you’re looking to understand what you should be expecting from video advertising and how to leverage analytics and reporting, then join us at Oddstory as we team up with Brkthru to talk all things video advertising in a cookieless world!
3/26 Empowering Change: Women Driving the Future of Advertising @ The Moxy Chattanooga
We’re celebrating Women’s History Month with an inspiring panel featuring 5 local leaders in our advertising and marketing community. Join us for a night of celebrating the impact women have in our industry, and how we can create meaningful change as we look towards the future.
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