Mekeda Johnson-Brooks is the Chief Client Experience Architect of MJ Design and Company, a marketing and communications agency focused on strategy, design, development, and execution of large-scale events for corporate and nonprofit organizations. An avid organizer with a strong background in negotiation, project management, and instructional design, she regularly pioneers new client experiences. An alumna of DePaul University, Mekeda serves on the 2020 MPI Independent & Small Business Owners Advisory Board and is an active member of the Chicago Area Chapter.