My name is Darina Khafizova, but you can call me D-Khaf. It’s a little nickname I came up with after being called “Daria” and “Dariana” one too many times. Ironic because I overdose on caffeine every single day. (If you are suffering from over-caffeination, please consult a doctor, which I am most definitely not.)

I was born in Ukraine and bred in Brooklyn — Bensonhurst, Brooklyn to be exact. My immigrant parents really hoped I’d become a doctor someday, but I chose the path only chosen by true masochists called Advertising instead and now have a trophy shelf filled with awards from Cannes, D&AD, ADC, One Show and Young Guns to prove to my parents that I do have a real job.

I’m currently a Creative Director at Ogilvy NY.

For any inquiries, contact me here: khafizova.darina@gmail.com (Preferably after I’ve had my 5th morning coffee, thanks!)