Aerial Ellis, Ed.D.
Emerging among the brightest in the industry, Dr. Aerial Ellis is a gifted strategist and storyteller who nurtured an entrepreneurial spirit early in her career by launching her first public relations company at the age of 22.
Recognized nationally by PR News and The Huffington Post, Aerial has since become sought-after for her ability to transform culture, improve diversity, enhance communication, navigate change, build community and drive innovation. From beginning business owners to legendary moguls, clients have trusted her distinct ability to align partnerships with giants such as Burger King, Sony Music, NBA and BET and strengthen their brand awareness in the early digital age through media coverage with outlets such as CNN, BBC, Ebony Magazine and ESPN.
She has been a speaker/trainer/strategist for SXSW, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Microsoft, Asurion, US Army Corps of Engineers, National Urban League, National Diversity Council, National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communication and Public Relations Society of America.
Aerial teaches courses in public relations, cross-cultural communication, journalism/media and leadership at Lipscomb University and is author of the book, The Original Millennial: Lessons in Leadership for the Millennial Generation.
Aerial is a fellow of the Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations, holds an executive leadership certification in diversity/inclusion from UCLA/National Organization of Workforce Diversity, and serves as senior counsel on the PRSA Board of Directors and as co-chair for Champions of PRSSA.
Recognized nationally by PR News and The Huffington Post, Aerial has since become sought-after for her ability to transform culture, improve diversity, enhance communication, navigate change, build community and drive innovation. From beginning business owners to legendary moguls, clients have trusted her distinct ability to align partnerships with giants such as Burger King, Sony Music, NBA and BET and strengthen their brand awareness in the early digital age through media coverage with outlets such as CNN, BBC, Ebony Magazine and ESPN.
She has been a speaker/trainer/strategist for SXSW, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Microsoft, Asurion, US Army Corps of Engineers, National Urban League, National Diversity Council, National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communication and Public Relations Society of America.
Aerial teaches courses in public relations, cross-cultural communication, journalism/media and leadership at Lipscomb University and is author of the book, The Original Millennial: Lessons in Leadership for the Millennial Generation.
Aerial is a fellow of the Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations, holds an executive leadership certification in diversity/inclusion from UCLA/National Organization of Workforce Diversity, and serves as senior counsel on the PRSA Board of Directors and as co-chair for Champions of PRSSA.