The 4As Foundation thanks everyone who supported our first ever fundraising gala on October 23rd. Indeed, it was a magical night celebrating the impact, legacy, and 50th anniversary of our flagship program, MAIP.
We gathered in community with old and new friends to pay tribute to our MAIP Alumni Diamonds of the Decades, and honor luminaries whose career contributions and impact embody the mission of MAIP and the 4As Foundation.
If you missed it or would still like to make a tax-deductible donation, you can do so at the bottom of this page.
Salute To Our MAIP Diamonds Of The Decades
Mark Robinson, 1977
Marc S. Strachan, 1981
Shameka M. Brown, 1996
Ronnie Dickerson-Stewart, 2004
Jesse Meza, 2015
Honorees
The Beyond Award
A visionary leader who challenges the status quo and pushes boundaries to reshape and elevate our industry. A true champion of cultural voices, they build innovative partnerships that drive business and further financial equity for talent, creating new opportunities and inclusive cultural moments for brands, agencies and the broader community.
Jarrod Moses
Founder & CEO, United Entertainment Group
Global Chair, Entertainment, Culture & Sports, DJE Holdings
Creator with Purpose Award
A purpose-driven brand led by a creative thinker with a demonstrated commitment to investing in and positively impacting the communities where they do business to break down harmful, societal-driven stereotypes.
Sephora
Deborah Yeh
Abigail Jacobs
Candace Payne
Anna Banks
Megan Black
Elevating Inclusion Award
A leader who effectively partners with other stakeholders to design programs that advance equity within their organization, and drive impact. They ensure that recruitment, retention and career advancement opportunities are accountable to inclusion and equity for people with disabilities, BIPOC, and/or LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Karen Pavlin
Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer, ServiceNow
Fueling Equitable Futures Award
This recipient advances sustainable economic empowerment for historically excluded communities through one or more of the following: jobs creation, financial education, digital and/or other skills training, to fuel a more equitable future for those they serve.
Felicia Mayo
Chief People Officer
Block, Inc.
Industry Agitator Award
An individual, team, or group who is unapologetic in showing the advertising + marketing industry what needs to change to achieve true equity, takes action to help create a solution, and galvanizes others to join in the effort.
Black Madison Avenue
Patrick Bennett (Momentum Worldwide)
Perry Fair (McCann)
Walter Geer III (VMLY&R)
Andre Gray (Annex88)
Kaleeta McDade (VMLY&R)
Shannon Washington (R/GA US)
Sherman Winfield (VMLY&R)
Host
Soledad O'Brien
CEO
Soledad O'Brien Productions
Event Chairs
Clinton S. Browning
Partner, Board Practice and Head of Dreamscape
Daversa Partners
Danisha Lomax
EVP, Head of Client Inclusivity & Impact
Digitas
Mica Mayo
Digital Transformation Catalyst & Luminary
Accenture
Ashley McGowan
Global Lead, Business Equity
Meta
Christena J. Pyle
Chief Equity Officer
dentsu Americas
Auction Chairs
Jameson Fleming
Managing Editor of Marketing and Agencies
Adweek
Ashlee Glenn
EVP, Brand & Marketing
EBONY
Chris Loll
Chief Operating Officer, Media & Sponsorship
Live Nation Entertainment
Featured Guests
Nia Drummond
Lemon Andersen
Chloe Flower
Doug E. Fresh
Music By
D-Nice
Support the Foundation
Your support helps the 4As Foundation create access, opportunity, and career pathways for the next generation of advertising, marketing, media, and creative talent. Through programs like MAIP, scholarships, mentorship, and workforce development initiatives, your donation directly invests in a more inclusive and future-ready industry.
