Our Creative Warrior program recognizes colleagues who demonstrate creative bravery beyond their everyday roles.
“Our Creative Warriors exhibit that spirit of facing challenges head-on and daring to think outside the box,” said Eva LaMere, president of Austin Williams. “They push boundaries, rethink strategies, and create meaningful solutions for our clients — all while inspiring those around them.”
Most recently, Senior Account Executive Jessie Cohen was named AW’s latest Creative Warrior, recognizing her fearless approach to client success. The award earns her ownership of a warrior-like shield emblazoned with words that embody the spirit of creativity, a dinner for two, AW-branded sneakers, and much more.
Jessie was nominated for the award by her colleagues, who admire her proactive, strategic approach and ability to turn obstacles into opportunities. Here’s what they had to say:
“Jessie runs her accounts with military precision, with a keen eye for deadlines and optimizations. She’s eager to step up and help our clients take advantage of new opportunities. In managing clients’ marketing efforts, she isn’t afraid to question the status quo and challenge our clients purposefully when necessary to improve a campaign.”
Whether it’s streamlining processes, refining creative strategies, or fostering positive client relationships, her nominators observed that Jessie consistently demonstrates leadership and initiative that elevate the work of our clients and our Agency.
Still, Jessie’s contributions extend beyond her account management skillset. Her nominators spoke of the warmth and enthusiasm she brings to the AW team, describing her energy as contagious and her laughter as infectious.
As one colleague summarized, “Jessie personifies our AW manifesto to the tee — she’s fun to hang with, she loves to laugh, she’s stopped by nothing, curious about everything, and invites those around her to be inspired, too.”
We’re proud to celebrate Jessie’s incredible contributions to our team as AW’s latest Creative Warrior. Our Creative Warrior program regularly recognizes those who push boundaries and inspire innovation — check back soon to meet the next outstanding honoree! In the meantime, meet our other Creative Warriors.
About Austin Williams
Austin Williams is a full-service advertising, marketing, digital, and public relations firm that creates ideas that inspire action for clients in the healthcare, higher education, financial, and professional services industries. Certified as a Women Business Enterprise (WBE) by the State of New York, the Long Island-based firm was founded in 1992 and was named one of the 100 fastest-growing agencies in the nation. In 2024, it was recognized as the Best Advertising Agency and PR Agency by Long Island Business News in their Reader Ranking Awards for the second year in a row, and in 2020, it was named a Newsday Top Place to Work.