I was born in Ukraine and bred in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. My immigrant parents really hoped I’d become a doctor. Instead, I went into advertising, where I spend my days diagnosing brand problems and prescribing 30-second solutions.

Over the years, I’ve helped build brands and campaigns for names like GE, IBM, American Red Cross, Denny’s, Sanpellegrino, Maison Perrier, and TJMaxx, creating work that’s picked up hardware from Cannes, D&AD, The One Show, ADC, Young Guns, which made my parents proud.

But my toughest and most demanding client doesn’t care about my awards, my portfolio, or whether the idea is “on brief.” She’s two years old and she calls me “mama.”

I’m currently a Creative Director at Ogilvy NY, where I specialize in turning brand problems into strategic ideas that make people stop, think, laugh, or occasionally buy something.

For any inquiries, contact me here: khafizova.darina@gmail.com.