Speakers

Alicia has a core driving purpose: to make sure that creators from underrepresented backgrounds don't just exist in the creator economy, they thrive in it. As the founder of Black Create Connect, she has built a combined online following and community of over 30,000 online and brought more than 7,000 people together across 40+ in-person events, creating a space where Black and Brown creators find their people, their confidence, and their next opportunity. She has taken creators into spaces like Cannes Lions and SXSW, led brand experiences including a Canva-sponsored trip to Marrakesh celebrating Black creativity, and worked on campaigns, activations, and events with brands like Depop, ASOS, Adobe, Canva, TikTok, Spotify, and more. She also serves as Head of Community and Brand Partnerships at FiveTwoNine, where she serves the same mission working with the wider global creator community.