Hi, I’m Jen Richardson (Donatelli), a Creative Director who’s been making advertising for the past 15 years. I’ve worked across everything from finance to cars, but I have a particular love for retail, fashion and beauty. I’m equally happy making something that earns its way into culture as I am making a beautifully produced film.

Recently, I won an Effie for an ellie x essie campaign, aka the one where we gave a mascot a manicure. We also just got a whole lot of press for a CeraVe campaign starring Carmelo Anthony as the NBA’s Head Coach of Heads.

Previously, I’ve been a D&AD mentor to young creatives, which has been one of my favorite ways to give back to the industry.

Outside of advertising, I’m usually in a pilates studio, wrangling my two boys to soccer practice, or drawing botanicals. I’m Italian and from New Jersey, which probably explains more about me than my résumé does. I also look remarkably like Lady Gaga, which has nothing to do with my career but is worth knowing.

My current partner at Ogilvy is Charity Lombardo.