About
Roanoke’s only professional organization devoted entirely to the business of advertising.
Since 1958, professionals in graphic design, marketing, TV and radio, photography, printing, web design, and more have come together to represent our diverse industry.
No matter how you are connected to the advertising and marketing industry, there’s a place for you with AAF Roanoke. Every member is part of the local, district, and national community of professionals dedicated to promoting and growing our industry.
AAF Roanoke is part of District 3 (Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina) in the Eastern Region of the American Advertising Federation. Local members are invited to and encouraged to participate in activities at all levels, including district conferences and events and the national ADMERICA conference.
Contact Us
PO Box 13743, Roanoke, VA 24036
AAF Roanoke Core Pillars
The American Advertising Federation protects and promotes the well-being of advertising. Nationally, we
accomplish this through a unique, nationally coordinated grassroots network of brands, agencies,
media companies, local advertising clubs, and college chapters.
Locally, we accomplish this by working for and with you to stay connected to the advertising community.
- Events & Experiences
- Education & Lifelong Learning
- Public Service
- Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
- Government Affairs
Board of Directors & Officers
Raki Wright Clements
President
Brittany Smith
Vice President & Programs Co-Chair
Carrie Cousins
Treasurer
Ryan McBurney
Awards Chair & Government Relations
Ananda Gilmore
Special Awards Chair & Mentorship
Michael Hemphill
Public Service Chair
Aaron Kelderhouse
Programs Co-Chair
Ceci Leonard
Communications Chair
Summer Phillips
Communications Support Chair
Bass Sumbundu
Communications Support Chair
Donna Wertalik
Education Chair
Courtney Bosworth
Membership Chair
