GUIDING THE NEXT GENERATION OF CREATIVES.

Whether I’m speaking on panels, teaching in classrooms, mentoring emerging creatives, or coaching teams through award-winning storytelling, my goal is the same: to demystify the industry and help people step into their creative confidence.

Educator

Coach & Mentor

Speaker

Author

My mission is to nurture, champion, and prepare the next generation of creative talent.

  • Portfolio coaching, career guidance, storytelling development, and confidence-building for emerging creatives preparing to enter the industry.

  • Personalized coaching for writers, designers, directors, and strategists looking to level up their craft and prepare for awards, internships, jobs, or next-step opportunities.

  • I’ve supported hundreds of creatives through D&AD Shift, MAIP, AAF, The One Club for Creativity, university programs, and beyond — helping them build confidence, refine their voice, and take the next step in their creative journey.

  • Workshops, guest lectures, panels, and keynotes focused on creativity, awards, career development, and building inclusive, empowered creative communities.

Love from my students & mentees.

  • “Working with NiRey changed how I see myself. Her guidance gave me the portfolio and the courage to pursue the career I always wanted.”

    Student, The One Club for Creativity

  • "NiRey believed in my work, talent, and future before I did."

    D&AD Shift Mentee

  • “She understands you, supports you, and pushes you in all the right ways.”

    MAIP Creative Fellow

A look at where I’ve taught and guided emerging talent.


ADJUNCT PROFESSOR
KEAN UNIVERSITY

SENIOR PRODUCER
D&AD SHIFT WITH GOOGLE

EDUCATION MANAGER
THE ONE CLUB FOR CREATIVITY

Volunteering to expand access and build inclusive creative communities.

MAIP COACH
4A’s FOUNDATION

COMD ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER
NEW YORK CITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

REGIONAL COMPETITION JUROR
AMERICAN ADVERTISING FEDERATION (AAF)

Insights on creativity, awards, and the future of the industry.

  • Advertising by Design: Generating and Designing Creative Ideas Across Media

    Contributing Writer

  • Experiential Marketing Summit

    Conference Panelist

  • Strategic Creativity: A Business Field Guide to Advertising, Branding, and Design

    Contributing Writer

  • ADcademics Podcast

    Guest Speaker

  • A Career Is a Promise: Finding Purpose, Success, and Fulfillment

    Contributing Writer