[ Anna Chappell ]

In middle school, I shadowed a family friend at her work as an account manager for a small, local advertising agency. In the afternoon, we walked across the street to the creative building. I stepped into a two-story room filled with hand-drawn posters, knickknacks, and cigarette smoke. There were mannequins hanging from the steps to the upper loft and the walls were covered with doodles. Upstairs, there were three people sitting on a set of worn couches, talking excitedly and jotting down notes. I was in love. These people got PAID to do this? I had to know more.

 

My love for creative advertising was instilled at an early age. Minus the cigarette smoke, I wanted to be part of all of it. I’ve never second guessed my career choice and I love the unique challenges each day and each client present.

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A few things about working with me:

 

I value openess and honesty.
I communicate clearly and directly, because I’ve found it builds trust and helps avoid confusion. That said, I care a lot about how things are said, too. My goal is to always create an environment where people feel comfortable being real with each other.

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I believe in taking ownership.
If something goes sideways, my instinct is to step up and figure out how to make it better. I’m much more interested in moving forward than assigning blame.

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I'm naturally curious.
I like to understand the “why” behind things, so I ask questions and want to go a bit deeper. It’s never about challenging—it’s about learning, aligning, and making the work stronger together.

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Fairness matters to me.

I try to show up in a way that’s thoughtful, inclusive, and aware of others. If something doesn’t feel right, I’ll speak up—with care. And if I ever get it wrong, I truly want to know so I can learn and make it right.​