Tracie is an award-winning strategic marketing and experiential event leader with nearly three decades of experience driving brand growth, strengthening customer engagement, and accelerating revenue through integrated omni-channel marketing initiatives. She specializes in creating high-impact live & digital experiences that build brand loyalty, foster meaningful community connections, and deliver measurable business results. With extensive experience across both B2B and B2C organizations, Tracie combines expertise in brand strategy, demand generation, digital transformation, and data-driven go-to-market execution to maximize marketing performance and ROI. A collaborative leader, she is passionate about mentoring high-performing teams, aligning cross-functional stakeholders, and designing customer journeys that turn strategic vision into measurable growth while creating memorable experiences that elevate brands and inspire audiences. 

Taylor is a Programmatic Advertising Account Executive at Spectrum Reach. Previously, she worked in a Marketing & E-commerce role at a local boutique here in Lexington. As an extrovert, she loves meeting new people; she joined AAF to connect with like-minded people. This is her 2nd year on the AAF board and her favorite thing is all of the great friends, insights, and education. In her free time, she loves taking her Yorkies on long walks while listening to Taylor Swift.

• LinkedIn

Gregory Potts is the COO of Lottery.com Inc. He has more than 25 years of strategic advertising and marketing experience, including the successful implementation of growth strategies for consumer brands. He has been involved in the Lexington chapter since 2017 and his favorite part of AAF is the industry it serves. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, supporting his wife with her work with the Kentucky Children’s Hospital, and cheering on Cleveland sports teams. 

• LinkedIn

Laura Wright is Senior Director, Donor Relations for the University of Kentucky’s six health colleges, UK HealthCare and Golisano Children’s at UK, leading strategies that demonstrate impact to donors and inspire them to give more. Her 4-decade communications career spans from Madison Avenue to healthcare MarComm (both in NYC and in Lexington) to public relations (both in-house and agency), with a side stint as a TV chef! She specializes in writing multimillion dollar proposals in record time, helping UK raise more than $200 million in FY2025-26, including a $50 million naming gift for the children’s hospital and a $150 million gift from the Gatton Foundation.  In her third year as AAF Secretary, she’s thrilled to offer her strategic vision, creative voice, and roll-up-your-sleeves energy to make AAF a place where creatives from all corners can share and bloom. 

• LinkedIn

Morgan Clark brings nearly two decades of strategic marketing and sales experience to her role as Communications Co-Chair for AAF Lexington. As Director of Marketing at Maple Tree Marketing she leads data-driven digital initiatives, specializing in search engine optimization (SEO), generative engine optimization (GEO), and digital ecosystem management that helps brands expand their reach and drive revenue. After earning her Master’s degree in 2019, Morgan stepped into agency leadership, blending high-level strategy with hands-on execution across diverse sectors including real estate and hospitality. Passionate about local business growth and digital storytelling, she is excited to sharpen AAF Lexington’s outreach, keep members connected, and champion Central Kentucky’s vibrant advertising community. Outside of her professional life, Morgan is an avid reader, passionate epicurean, and historic preservation enthusiast who treasures every moment spent with her family, including her husband, three daughters, and two dogs.

Dr. Amber Chatelain has been in higher education for 19 years and is currently an Associate Professor of Marketing Communications at Midway University. Prior to joining Midway, she taught the business, human, and cultural dimensions of the fashion industry at the University of Kentucky, The Art Institute of Tennessee–Nashville, and Eastern Kentucky University. Throughout her career, she has provided academic leadership in curriculum development and program management while maintaining a student-centered approach that challenges and empowers students to become successful professionals. Dr. Chatelain has earned multiple awards for excellence in teaching and innovative pedagogy, has taught nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate courses in both online and face-to-face formats, and regularly presents and publishes research on topics including small business marketing, sports marketing, consumer behavior, GenAI, social responsibility, experiential retailing, and teaching and learning. 

• LinkedIn

Cathryn is Sr. Creative Operations Manager at Cornett. With over 20 years in advertising, she began her career in design, later founding a website design agency, and ultimately realizing a passion for process and creative operations. As one of the newest members of AAF Lexington, she is excited to be a part of the AAF community as Professional Development Event Chair. Her hobbies include gardening, music, reading, and being a dog mom.

• LinkedIn

Joanne has been a member of AAF for over 10 years. She has served on the boards of both the Louisville and Lexington chapters. She enjoys working with Kentucky’s most creative minds and listening to our community’s growing needs in areas such as Diversity, Education, Professional Development, Creativity, and a general desire to inspire and connect with like-minded individuals. In her spare time, she does CrossFit and Ragnar Races. 

Jen is an accomplished advertising professional with more than 20 years of experience. She has worked with Fortune 500 companies and startups, and she is currently the Vice President of Digital Markets at iHeartMedia. She has been a member of AAF for nearly 18 years, and her favorite thing about the organization is that she can attribute everything good about her career back to her membership with AAF. In her spare time she loves to travel and watch college football. 

• LinkedIn