Introducing our new advisors…

 

Tara J. Agen is a retired Fortune 100 Global Senior Executive. She currently serves as CEO and Managing Partner of Flavored Layers, a creative business advisory firm that helps companies create/reimagine anything, especially how they advertise, market, and operate. Agen’s 30 years of business expertise, including managing HP Inc.‘s $3.5B Displays and Accessories business, has helped her pivot, scale, and accelerate growth in a number of creative ways and through incredible teams she has worked on. This experience provides strategic insights to Boards and C-level leaders that need to reimagine how their business operates to best connect with its customers, partners, and suppliers.

“The opportunity to serve on pocstock’s advisory board continues my journey of promoting and elevating belonging and inclusivity. When individuals see themselves reflected in brand advertising and marketing campaigns, it further fosters that they are part of brands, products, and experiences that value them.”

Adrienne Fox is a seasoned leader with expertise in Global Procurement, Legal, and Consulting roles in telecom, finance, and healthcare. She optimizes category management, sourcing, and program operations to deliver cost savings and process efficiencies. Adrienne is an advisor to stakeholders and suppliers, championing DEIB and Supplier Diversity initiatives and mentoring small businesses. With a focus on end-to-end procurement strategies, she delivers successful commercial deals that drive innovation and business excellence.

“I am happy to be joining the pocstock team to support Steve and the team to help them reach their business goals. I hope my experience and expertise will be valuable to them in their growth journey to become a leading provider of excellent stock photography!”

 

Walter T Geer III is a veteran of the digital advertising space. Walter is the Chief Creative Officer of Innovation North America at VML, leading work for brands like Advil, Progressive, and Coca-Cola. He holds a total of six U.S Patents for digital ad formats that have changed the landscape of the digital advertising space we know today.

“We live in a world where people want to see individuals that look like them, represented in the advertising for the products that they buy. I’m excited to sit on this board, because pocstock will play a major role in powering the creativity that people want to see and engage with.”

Rahsan-Rahsan Lindsay is a media executive and the former Chief Executive Officer of MediaCo Holding, Inc., the company that owns the iconic radio stations HOT 97 and WBLS in New York City. Currently, Rahsan is consulting with Moviefone and Breakbeat Media. A graduate of Brown University, Mr. Lindsay has been recognized by CableFax Magazine as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Minorities in Cable (2016). He is also the co-vice chair of the board of directors for The Brotherhood-Sister Sol, a nonprofit youth organization in New York City.

“I’m excited to work with Steve, a visionary entrepreneur and a true gentleman. There is great need for a company like pocstock, and I’m happy to be a part of a movement that can make a difference in the way people of color are represented and perceived.”

As the Chief Revenue Officer at Procare Solutions, Richard Ortega is responsible for executing their revenue-generationstrategy, which includes acquiring new customers and helping the company continue to grow. Richard’s career spans 20 years, with experience in sales, marketing, and partnerships.

Richard focused on scaling small business sales at Shutterstock, and prior to that, he held a variety of Sales and Business Development roles at Getty Images. His skills include data analysis, forecasting, and creating successful go-to-market strategies along with sales management. Richard studied Film and Video Production at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY.

“I am thrilled to help pocstock on their journey to serve the creative community with authentic imagery of cultures typically not represented in generic collections of imagery. A critical component of creating opportunities for diversity to shine is enabling cultures to see themselves in new contexts. When a person can visualize themself in a new unique way, the door to new opportunities can open.”

Karen Q. Pisciotta is an experienced business consultant working with privately-owned companies and nonprofit organizations. She is a trusted advisor who has worked with hundreds of businesses on strategic planning, financial modeling, cash flow management, competitive analyses, marketing plan development, crisis messaging, and other business initiatives.

With over ten years of experience in financial corporate communications and more than fifteen years of experience working with entrepreneurs, she has helped executives and small business owners define themselves and articulate their business strategies. Karen’s advice has helped entrepreneurs grow their revenue, understand their financial statements, use that information to make smarter business decisions, and increase profitability. She advises clients on strategies to strengthen their relationships with partners, customers, potential investors, and other constituents to achieve their business goals.

“Even before pocstock existed, I could see Steve’s vision and why the world needed pocstock. Representation matters. I am excited to join the pocstock advisory board to advise leadership on corporate strategy, support the company’s growth, and help more brands, companies, and people embrace authentic inclusivity.”

In his 30-year career, Justin Thomas-Copeland has been building and leading agencies and clients across the globe (most recently CEO of DDB North America) – from startups, to running networks, to leading global clients. Justin merges creativity, data-driven insights, and technology to deliver transformational brand experiences, and has partnered with brands such as Microsoft, Kroger, Nokia, Vertu luxury, and Adidas.

“pocstock’s platform enables the work we develop and celebrate, to reflect the world we live in. This simple but critical outcome is great for business, builds brands and provides opportunity to creators and makers. We must continue making this journey together. I am happy and honored to play my part with the team at pocstock.”

Free Marie Wright is a multi-hyphenate artist, creator, producer, and tv radio personality as seen on BET Networks, Freesworld Radio on SiriusXM, WPGC Radio DC, Power 105.1 FM NY, Radio One L.A., and Amazon Music. Free is well known as a cultural icon and a co-host to the smash hit BET music video countdown show 106 & Park.

The Boston native is also the founder of the nonprofit, Team Cancer Free and Pudding Stone Bath, her skin and body care product line. Free has an organic and steadily-growing following of 1.8 million followersacross social networks.

“I’m thrilled to join the advisory board of pocstock, a company focused on providing images of people of color to multiple industries. As a small business owner, I see the value of this for marketing and advertising to my audience, and I’m excited to contribute to this important initiative”.