I came out of the womb wanting to do things.

I wrote my first book in second grade and the day after graduating high school, I hopped on a one-way flight from my small island home to the US. In between, I was busyyy—plays, poetry, art, pageants, sports, volunteer – you name it. Some things I nailed, others not so much, but my hunger to make things, connect with others, and challenge 'impossible' never wavered.

It's what's fueled me through a 20-year career as a multidisciplinary creative executive, cultural strategist and community-builder. I've led transformative projects for top brands at Meta and Publicis – highlights include launching Citi Bike, pioneering a VR campaign with St. Jude, and establishing Meta's inclusive creative practice.

From intern to executive, copywriter to creative director, I've never met a boundary I didn't want to push. I've learned that anything is figure-out-able if you have curiosity, compassion, moxie and touch of magic. 

Today, everything I do is still driven by the desire to make meaningful things and connections. As I look ahead, I'm excited to bring new energy and ideas to organizations that share my values of creativity, collaboration, and cultural impact. Ready to make some magic together? Let's talk.

I like to make things

I’ve walked the halls of small ad agencies and global tech giants, brainstorming on everything from toilet paper to tablets, banking to botox.I excel at translating complex concepts into compelling, culturally resonant stories and strategies that captivate audiences and drive measurable success.

Some highlights of my journey include:

  • Building and leading Meta's Health Creative vertical, driving creative innovation and helping unlock $1B in sales in 5 years.

  • Pioneering the inaugural global inclusive creative and cultural fluency practice for Meta's Creative Shop, proving that culturally intelligent teams and ideas  deliver greater business impact (2X higher ad recall and 1.5X boost in purchase intent).

  • Launching Citi Bike in NYC, contributing to significant increases in brand health, intent, and new customers.

  • Speaking and leading workshops at industry events like Cannes Lions, One Club, AIGA, and ADCOLOR Conference & Awards.

I talk a lot

I bring a big personality, a big voice, and an even bigger drive to make people feel seen and supported. Whether we’re discussing creative culture, motherhood, or social media, you can expect engaging, educational, and vulnerable conversations that spark inspiration and action.

I've had the privilege of sharing my insights and experiences at some of the industry's most prestigious events and platforms – AIGA, Cannes, One Club. I tackle professional and personal topics with warmth, transparency, and a contagious enthusiasm that inspires action.

  • People Grow Where They’re Watered

  • Confessions of a Creative Rebel

  • Being a Creative Agent of Change 

  • Inclusive Creative Leadership 

  • Creative Career Starter Kit

Whether it’s with C-suite execs, ERGs, or students, I bring the truth to every table I sit at and leave people feeling inspired to act. I’m available virtually or
in person for keynotes, panels, workshops, guest teaching, podcasts, and facilitation.

Some of the places I’ve spoken:

I help good teams make better work.

Across two decades of experience managing, establishing and expanding creative teams, I've learned one crucial lesson:

People & Ideas Grow Where They Are Watered.

This philosophy inspired my creative consultancy, Next Level Up, where I’m focused on building high-performing teams and ideas that drive meaningful connections. I collaborate with brand, marketing and creative teams to craft culturally intelligent strategies, content, and experiences that connect with audiences—from target markets to teammates.

Whether it’s crafting impactful campaigns, developing high-performing teams, mentoring juniors, or providing strategic consulting, my goal is to develop sustainable solutions that move people—and your bottom line.

If you’re looking to cultivate better teams, better teamwork and better work, I’m ready, willing and able.

I’ve done some things people liked

  • 3% Conference

    3% Conference x One Club Next Creative Leaders

    A Dose of Black Joy and Caffeine Podcast

    ADCOLOR Conference & Awards

    American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)

    Association of National Advertisers (ANA), Alliance for Inclusive and Multicultural Marketing (AIMM)

    Basis Technologies

    BBC Radio

    Black at Cannes

    Black Ivy League Business Conference

    Columbia University

    Courageous Leaders Podcast

    Creative Circus

    Creative Week

    Cannes Advertising Festival of Creativity

    Don't Get Me Started Podcast

    Droga5

    Eastern Caribbean Currency Bank (ECCB)

    Empowership - InterPublicGroup (IPG)

    Facebook/ Meta

    FindSpark

    Jet.com/Walmart

    Lenses on Literature

    4As MAIP (American Association of Advertising Agencies Multicultural Advertising Internship Program)

    Miami Ad School

    Mixed Company Podcast

    Ogilvy

    One Club

    Oxford American

    Perspectives with Katie Kempner Podcast

    Plume Poetry 9

    Poetry Magazine

    Right Off Track Podcast

    Rochester Advertising Week

    Scottish Poetry Library

    Second Annual National Consultation on Youth - St Kitts

    StoryCorps Podcast

    The Change Maker's Table Podcast

    The Minor Detail Podcast

    University of Florida

    VCU Brandcenter

    Wieden + Kennedy

  • ADCOLOR

    Addys

    Cannes Young Lions

    Effie

    Essence Magazine

    Financial Communications Society (FCS) Award

    Florida Student Addy

    Mashies

    Mediaweek

    MM+M (Medical Marketing + Media)

    New York Festivals

    One Club x 3% Conference

    One Show

    Poetry Foundation

    University of Florida

    Webby's

  • 3% Conference x One Club Next Creative Leaders

    ADCOLOR Awards Show

    Art Directors Club Awards

    Cannes Lions

    Cannes Young Lions

    Creative Circus Student Show

    D&AD

    Effie Awards

    One Show

    Philadelphia Ad Club/ADDYs

“Neisha is a creative force, inspiring us with her ambitious vision and innovative thinking.”

“Neisha's ability to understand industry realities and push far beyond them to achieve creative excellence with business impact is outstanding.”

Places I’ve Worked