Ithaca College

PARK CONVERSATION

Kendrick “Keni” Thacker, Founder 100 Roses From Concrete/ GROWTH Initiative

Tuesday, February 16, 2020 12 noon - 1:00 p.m.

Registration Required and Available at: https://ithaca.campuslabs.com/engage/event/5675233 

The Roy H Park School of Communications to host a conversation in its forum series on February 16, 2021.

There are five types of thinkers: creative thinkers, analytical thinkers, intuitive thinkers, logical thinkers, and visionary thinkers. Keni is a pioneer of change and is committed to expanding diversity efforts, and the impact he has made on future leaders does not go unnoticed. A true exemplar of leadership, Keni an award-winning influencer and diversity advocate devoted to outreach programs and mentorship. 

On February 8th, 2017, he launched the Young Commodores program at J. Walter Thompson now Wunderman Thompson, a diversity initiative that provides college and high school advertising students with an opportunity to apply what they are learning in the classroom to real-life advertising and business. 

In 2017, he was named as one of the 4A's 100 People That Make Adverting Great, and this year has been featured as one of NV Magazines Champions of Inclusion. The Marcus Graham Project awarded him with the Bill Sharp Award for the Future of Advertising in December of 2020.

http://www.kenithacker.com/

https://www.100rosesfromconcrete.com

Park Professional Development offers a series of virtual forums to make new connections, spark insights and build momentum in our shared interest in communications. We'll gather online in an open, accessible format that engages our community and allies in driving the discussion around our mutual industries and professions.

For more information contact: Ann-Marie Adams / aadams4@ithaca.edu.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Ann Marie Adams at aadams4@ithaca.edu or (607) 229-8071. We ask that requests for accommodations be made as soon as possible.