Here to connect people and ideas through strategy & storytelling.
I’m Andrew Kearney — a creative strategist, speaker, and student-athlete based in Atlanta. Currently earning my BFA in Advertising & Branding with a Business minor at SCAD, I specialize in turning insights into action through experiential marketing, strategic storytelling, and innovation-led brand work. Whether I’m leading a 20-person team for a national Deloitte campaign or developing innovative ideas for Adobe, my focus stays the same: make it meaningful, measurable, and memorable.
Outside the classroom, I’ve got an entrepreneurial spirit - always searching for how I can improve the lives of others. My first business, Bowl Central, was designed to connect competitive athletes to bowling tournaments near them. After that, I co-founded Converge ATL, a nonprofit that brings creatives together to do social good — think pop-up exhibitions, and city-wide awards for change-makers. I also speak at conferences and panels on mission-building, brand thinking, and future-forward creativity.
Adventure fuels my work from ideation to execution. From scuba diving in Vietnam to designing grocery stores for The City of Atlanta, I bring curiosity and clarity to every project. I’m always searching for the story beneath the surface — and the strategy that brings it to life.
Fun fact: I’ve completed over 100 escape rooms in more than 5 countries around the world!
Whether I’m stepping onto a conference stage or leading a workshop, I treat every speaking opportunity as a chance to inspire, challenge, and connect. I’ve had the privilege of speaking at events like SCADstyle, the LEAD Conference, and multiple SCAD-hosted panels—covering topics like branding with purpose, creative leadership, innovation, and the future of consumer engagement. No matter the audience, my goal is always the same: to bring clarity, energy, and actionable insight to the room.
My talks draw from real experience—leading national branding campaigns, directing strategy for citywide initiatives, and guiding teams through high-stakes creative problem-solving. I don’t just talk about strategy, I live it. That allows me to break down complex ideas in a way that resonates across industries and audiences. Whether I’m presenting to senior executives, creative teams, or college students, I aim to leave people thinking differently—about storytelling, about leadership, and about the role they play in shaping what’s next.
If you’re looking for a speaker who brings both substance and soul, I’d love to connect. I’m always open to keynotes, panels, and workshops that challenge norms and spark new conversations.
