Meet Our New Vice President-Elect: Savannah Brownlee

We’re so excited to introduce you to Savannah Brownlee, Atlanta Ad Club’s new Vice-President-Elect for 2022 – 2023!

Savannah Powell

(She/Her)

Vice President-Elect, Atlanta Ad Club Board 2022

Account Supervisor, Sparkloft


Why did you want to be on Atlanta Ad Club’s Board?

When the Covid-19 pandemic moved us all indoors, I found myself missing the sense of community we have in the Atlanta advertising world. I wanted to find a way to maintain that connection throughout the challenging times we all faced.

I applied and was selected for the Connect + Communicate committee, and after a year working with that crew I found myself wanting to play a bigger role within the chapter.

I’m honored to have been asked to step up as Vice President and am so excited that we can see each other face-to-face again!


Who is the advertising or business leader that you look up to most?

Sara Blakely. I admire her strong work ethic, civic-mindedness, and her style of leadership – she truly puts others first and has an amazing sense of humor.

I highly recommend giving her a follow on Instagram


In your opinion, how can we best support people starting out in the industry?

When I first started out in advertising , I was guided by two incredible mentors who helped me discover the path I wanted to take in the industry. AAC can provide an environment in which the next generation of advertising professionals can feel comfortable seeking out and finding mentor-like figures to guide them in the early stages of their career.

I am still thankful for and keep in touch with those who have helped me along my way!

Atlanta Ad Club can provide an environment in which the next generation of advertising professionals can feel comfortable seeking out and finding mentor-like figures to guide them in the early stages of their career.

– Savannah brownlee

What’s one thing most coworkers don’t know about you?

I’m a voracious reader – I set a goal every year and am currently working on diversifying my genre and author selections.

I love learning about different life experiences and perspectives and/or traveling to different countries without leaving my home. 

Pushing Daisies tumblr


What’s your dream title in advertising?

Director of Digital Strategy.

From the very beginning of my career, I’ve known I wanted to specialize in high-level strategic media planning. I love taking a client’s KPIs and building out a next-level plan that helps them exceed their short and long-term goals.

I’d like to lead a team of strategists one day!


What community initiatives would you like to see the Ad Club support?

I would love to see us continue to support scholarship opportunities for students seeking a career in advertising. With the rising cost of education, it’s more important than ever for us to support those who want to join our industry – without the barrier of funding holding them back.


If you weren’t working in advertising, you’d be working in ____________?

I considered being an English teacher or Psychologist, but enjoy pursing those passions outside of my career. I have always been a reader and had an interest in psychology, particularly criminal. I’m one of the weirdos who devours true crime content, probably to an unhealthy degree…