I am an experienced creative leader with over 25 years in print and digital design, specializing in branding, marketing, and visual storytelling. I am passionate about inclusion, diversity, and equity, which inform my advocacy work and event planning efforts. I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments where strategic communication and leadership are essential. Throughout my career, I have successfully driven community engagement, designed impactful campaigns for education and government, and built strong partnerships with sponsors and stakeholders. I continuously seek to create inclusive and accessible designs that uplift marginalized communities and foster positive social change.…

Allaina Humphreys

I am an experienced creative leader with over 25 years in print and digital design, specializing in branding, marketing, and visual storytelling. I am passionate about inclusion, diversity, and equity, which inform my advocacy work and event planning efforts. I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments where strategic communication and leadership are essential. Throughout my career, I have successfully driven community engagement, designed impactful campaigns for education and government, and built strong partnerships with sponsors and stakeholders. I continuously seek to create inclusive and accessible designs that uplift marginalized communities and foster positive social change.…

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I am an experienced creative leader with over 25 years in print and digital design, specializing in branding, marketing, and visual storytelling. I am passionate about inclusion, diversity, and equity, which inform my advocacy work and event planning efforts. I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments where strategic communication and leadership are essential.

Throughout my career, I have successfully driven community engagement, designed impactful campaigns for education and government, and built strong partnerships with sponsors and stakeholders. I continuously seek to create inclusive and accessible designs that uplift marginalized communities and foster positive social change.

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Owner / Creative Director at Free Wheelin’ Design, Inc.
January 1, 2000 - Present
Led strategic creative projects across education, nonprofits, government, political campaigns, and corporate branding for over 30 years. Developed statewide anti-vaping and anti-drinking campaigns for Illinois Department of Education with over 1,500 bilingual deliverables. Created bilingual voter engagement campaigns contributing to record youth turnout. Managed Illinois School District 34 rebranding, supporting a $119 million referendum and handling all philanthropy marketing, awards, and merchandise. Contracted by a leading Chicago agency for branding, vehicle wraps, emails, and digital campaigns for major clients.
Chair, Graphic Designer, Director of Community Engagement at Bolingbrook Pride
March 1, 2018 - Present
Founder and chair growing the organization from a concept to community-serving. Designed branding and marketing to increase annual Pride event attendance from 400 to over 2,000 within 8 weeks. Secured 90 vendors and 21 sponsors including Comcast’s first suburban sponsorship. Developed targeted social media graphics increasing engagement by 300%. Created a 15-page gender spectrum resource guide widely used by schools and LGBTQ organizations. Collaborated with volunteers, leaders, and sponsors to deliver inclusive event experiences.
Vice Chair & Graphic Designer at Bolingbrook Arts Council
May 1, 2015 - Present
Appointed to lead branding, event planning, and accessibility initiatives for the local arts community. Designed advertising materials attracting 400+ for a pop-up gallery. Coordinated a 1,800 sq. ft. mosaic at City Hall embedding 27 languages celebrating diversity. Chaired six major events receiving awards for design and execution, including a large recreation celebration involving multiple organizations and adaptive groups.
Theater & Music Program Designer at Bolingbrook High School
January 1, 2022 - Present
Volunteer creative consultant for theater and music programs. Designed programs, advertising, backdrops, lobby décor, and promotional swag enhancing professionalism and storytelling. Developed clothing designs and sales strategies that grew profits by 200% year-over-year. Increased student and community participation in performing arts through compelling event branding.

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Backbones Leader Program Graduate
January 1, 2023 - August 15, 2025
Illinois Women in Leadership Academy
January 1, 2025 - August 15, 2025
Disability Lead Training & Mentorship
January 1, 2025 - August 15, 2025
Bolingbrook Female Citizen of the Year
January 1, 2021 - August 15, 2025
Award-Winning Float Designer
January 1, 2021 - August 15, 2025
Policy Advocate & Change Leader
January 1, 2024 - August 15, 2025
Accessibility Advocate
January 1, 2024 - August 15, 2025

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Education, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment

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