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Alayne Wadsworth
Age: 36
Hometown: Saratoga Springs, NY
Gig: Art Director
As an Art Director, Alayne is in a powerful position to promote inclusive change in the creative industry. Leveraging her career as a dancer and model, Alayne was able to build a strong portfolio that showcased her work, and received opportunities to reach broader audiences through performing, producing on movie sets, and being featured on shows such as Dancing with the Stars and America’s Got Talent. Never resting, she’s adamant about nurturing her networks and remaining ahead of the curve on design trends and tech skills.
As she climbs the ladder, she knows how much her choices influence economic and societal environments. “As an Art Director and creator, I can positively impact the industry by fostering diversity and inclusion in creative teams, promoting sustainable and ethical design practices, and embracing innovative technologies to enhance visual communication,” she says. “Additionally, advocating for authentic storytelling and social responsibility in creative projects contributes to a more positive and meaningful impact on the audience and society.”
“Hard situations, both mentally and physically, have inspired me to overcome my fears and make something new out of my life.”