I am a Creative Director passionate about purposeful storytelling, inspiring teams, and elevating people.

With 16+ years of experience in brand, digital, and campaign design, I bring ideas to life through meaningful, strategic design. My work spans brand identity, website design, UX/UI, campaigns, and advertising and is always guided by a belief that great design is rooted in storytelling and shaped by purpose. As a Creative Director, I lead with clarity and creativity, consistently delivering solutions that exceed expectations.

But my real superpower is people. Whether I’m pitching to a client, presenting on stage, or mentoring a colleague one-on-one, I thrive in moments that allow me to inspire and empower others. Throughout my career, leading and developing high-performing creative teams has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my work. I’m passionate about nurturing talent, fostering collaboration, and creating environments where people can do their best, most meaningful work.

As a Creative Director, Chelsea leads with a blend of empathy, intelligence, and grace—the kind of leadership that doesn’t just guide a team, but galvanizes it. Her ability to elevate those around her and to bring out their best while making them feel seen, valued, and genuinely motivated (even during the occasional grind of agency life), is a testament to the kind of leadership that transforms a team from good to exceptional.

—Chris McPhail, former manager