About Ad2
Ad2 Austin, About

Ad 2 Austin is a not-for-profit organization that connects professionals and students interested in advertising, marketing, and design aged 32 and under in the Austin area. Our members have access to exclusive career-advancing opportunities such as mentorship, workshops, networking events, job listings, and more.

What Is Ad 2 Austin 2?

Ad 2 Austin is a not-for-profit org that connects professionals and students interested in advertising, marketing, and design aged 32-and-Under in the Austin area. Our members have access to exclusive career-advancing opportunities such as workshops, networking events, job listings, and more!

An affiliate of the American Advertising Federation

Awards Spotlight

Our steadfast devotion to excellence has not only earned us national recognition but has also served as a powerful testament to our unwavering dedication in making a profound impact within the advertising community we proudly serve.

Ad2 National Awards
Ad2 National – Most Excellent Club, Midsize Division 2023Ad2 National – Club of Excellence, Midsize Division 2023

Ad 2 Austin's Board of Directors 2026-2027

Elisa Calderon
Elisa Calderon
VP & Director of Community Engagement
Leyna Cromarty
Leyna Cromarty
Director of Events
Jakleen Yaqoob
Jakleen Yaqoob
Director of Membership
Fatima Grano-Salazar
Fatima Grano-Salazar
Public Service Chair

Working Together to Give Back

Public service is one of our core competencies, and it's part of what differentiates us from other advertising-related organizations. Every year, Ad 2 chapters nationwide choose local nonprofits and together they produce advertising and marketing campaigns — at no cost to the selected nonprofits. Check out our latest work!

Casa Super Hero Run
Ad2 Austin – Casa Super Hero Run

Join AD 2 Austin

Membership Signup
Our love for ATX is strong, it's true, but our network doesn't stop at county lines. In fact, our network is nationwide. As an affiliate of the American Advertising Federation and the AAF Austin, joining Ad 2 Austin automatically makes you a part of a larger community. Together we represent over 50,000 nationwide professionals from the advertising, marketing, and communication industries. That's a lot of connections in a lot of different cities.