She describes herself as a “Social Engineer,” having built a dynamic career at the intersection of public policy, strategic communications, marketing, and advertising.
Her professional journey began while pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts and Public Policy at Oakwood University, taking on roles in social media, digital strategy, and event production for organizations including a global health nonprofit. These early experiences shaped her passion for storytelling, strategic communication, and community-centered work. After graduating in 2020, she pivoted into congressional communications, gaining a strong foundation in public affairs and advocacy. She later moved into corporate and agency roles in Washington, D.C. and New York City, contributing to work at top global firms including Publicis Groupe, R/GA, and Omnicom Group, and helping shape campaigns for Fortune 50 brands such as Verizon, Amazon, and Walmart.
Leonorah is the Founder of Salt and Light Initiative (sali) a culture-forward consultancy dedicated to helping mission-driven organizations craft authentic, community-rooted narratives. She is also a board member of the American Advertising Federation of North Alabama, alumna of the adfellows 6.0 class, and recipient of the Emerging Leaders award by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation.
She recently debuted as a fine artist, using sculpture and mixed media to explore themes of identity, healing, and personal transformation. Whether through brand storytelling or visual art, her work is grounded in the belief that creativity is a powerful tool for connection and change.
Her favorite creative platforms? Pinterest for visual inspiration, TikTok for bold, honest storytelling, and Substack for long-form reflection and community-building through the written word.

Originally from Nashville, TN, Ashton developed her artistic and design skills in a vibrant environment at Lipscomb University before moving to Huntsville.

With a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and a Minor in Marketing, she seamlessly blends creativity with strategic thinking. Her passion in design is shown through her commitments and work towards Design Week Huntsville. Beyond work, Ashton enjoys painting, designing apparel, reading, and keeping up with the latest design trends.

I’m Andy Anzollitto, and I am a typo-graphic designer. While the outputs of my design practice span a wide range, my work begins with a focus on typography, context-specific design, and a research driven process. A constant through-line in my work is a curiosity about how type can tell stories through form and context.
For the past six years, I worked closely with Louise Fili as her senior designer at Louise Fili Ltd and now as a partner at our type foundry, Tipofili. Having worked on smaller teams, my responsibilities often extended beyond just design-work and into art direction, account management, and operations. And while I am comfortable working independently within a team, I most enjoy working collaboratively as a member of one.

Leah Hall is a Seattle, WA, native who came to Alabama with over 13 years of experience as a graphic designer, art director, photographer, and illustrator. She’s worked with companies such as Amazon Kindle, Hearst Magazines, Microsoft Windows, Seattle Pacific University, and World Vision. Her work has been featured in various publications, including Country Living Magazine, Seattle Magazine, Wine Spectator, and SPU’s Response Magazine. She also writes and produces articles for countyliving.com. She loves working with people and brands that are passionate about the story they have to tell, and she’s excited to share Huntsville’s story as Graphic Design Manager at the Huntsville Convention and Visitors Bureau. She lives in Huntsville with her husband Andrew and pup Rothko, and outside of work enjoys getting out in nature, trying new restaurants, watching F1, and cooking for friends.

Creative Director and Brand Designer at Leerie Studio. Always stoked about helping startups find their identity, Eli believes that as a creative director, his primary role is not that of an artist but rather a designer and strategist. With a passion for crafting killer brand packages, Eli finds joy in witnessing startups transform from struggling to thriving, all thanks to a well-executed visual identity and strategy.

Adam Kelley serves as Director of Communications at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology in Huntsville, Ala., where he leads the communications department.
His duties include providing strategic direction for the not-for-profit Institute’s integrated marketing and communications efforts. He also helps create, develop and execute a range of strategies and tactics to advance the visibility and reputation of the HudsonAlpha brand.
Kelley joined HudsonAlpha from Children’s of Alabama, one of the nation’s largest pediatric healthcare systems. Before Children’s, he held communication and marketing roles at AAA-Alabama and the University of Montevallo.
He earned degrees from Auburn University and the University of Alabama where he worked in both schools’ athletic department public relations offices and covered local and state news for several state newspapers and other publications as both an undergraduate and graduate student.
Kelley is an active member of the Alabama chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) and the Southern Public Relations Federation (SPRF), which he represented on the Universal Accreditation Board from 2014-17. He and his wife, Natalie, have two sons, Jesse and AJ.

Emily Rodrick received her BA in Strategic Communications with a focus in Public Relations from the University of South Alabama. During her time at South, she served as the Promotions Director for WJGR 97.1 The Prowl FM, interned for the Office of Marketing and Communications, and a freelance photographer for The Vanguard. Along with serving as the Promotions Director, she was the co-host for 97.1 The Prowl’s summer morning radio show. After graduating with her bachelor’s degree, she went on to receive her master’s degree in Business Administration from South. She worked as a graduate assistant, assisting the Associate Director of Marketing and Communications in the Mitchell College of Business (MCOB) She studied abroad at Toulouse Business School in Toulouse, France for a semester while maintaining her position with MCOB. Following her master’s degree, she worked for Walt Disney Theme Parks and Resorts for a full year before moving to Madison, AL, to take on new opportunities. Since moving to Madison, AL she has dabbled in the world of retail and the pet care industry. She currently serves on the North Alabama chapter of the Public Relations Council of Alabama Board as VP of Communications.