Monique Nelson

Monique L. Nelson is the Executive Chair of UniWorld Group, Inc. (UWG), the longest standing multicultural marketing and advertising agency in the United States. She has expanded the agency’s client roster and global footprint, growing UWG’s presence to include offices in Canada and Africa while guiding brands in engaging General Market, Black, Hispanic, Asian, and LGBTQ+ audiences. Under her leadership, UWG has remained a leading force in advertising, cultural insight, DEI, and NIL equity and empowerment.

Monique serves on the Advertising Week Global Board, the AdWeek Diversity and Inclusion Council, the Brandeis University Board of Trustees, the Eagle Academy Board, and the New York Advisory Board for The Posse Foundation and Student Athlete NIL. She is also an active member of the ANA’s Alliance for Inclusive and Multicultural Marketing and a founding member of BLACKWEEK. Her academic background includes an MBA in International Marketing and Finance from DePaul University and a Bachelor of Science in Human and Organizational Development from Vanderbilt University.

At BRIDGE Summit, Monique L. Nelson will share insights on multicultural marketing, cultural fluency, and how brands can authentically connect with diverse audiences while driving meaningful impact in a rapidly evolving marketplace.