ABOUT
Anaïs Laurent is the Associate Director of Celebrity Partnerships at Share Our Strength, No Kid Hungry, and the CEO and co-founder of GOZAMÏNA, a multicultural creative agency specializing in innovative brand development, experiential marketing, and cultural strategy. As a visionary leader and first-generation Afro-Latina (Venezuelan-Haitian American), Anaïs approaches her work with a global perspective, breaking barriers and pioneering industry firsts. Her expertise in strategy, experiential production, and creative design has elevated the visibility of brands like Amazon Music and NPR.
At Amazon Music, she led groundbreaking initiatives, including the brand’s first fashion show, seamlessly blending music, fashion, and technology to create immersive experiences. During her time at NPR, Anaïs played a pivotal role in launching transformative projects such as Black History Month x Tiny Desk and El Tiny, spotlighting artists like J Balvin and Sech. Her career also includes notable roles at National Geographic, Discovery, and COMPLEX.
She completed the Council of Urban Professionals Fellowship, where she was recognized for her ability to lead with cultural insight, creativity, and impact—and continues to champion inclusive storytelling and culturally resonant strategy across sectors.
Originally from Washington, D.C., Anaïs holds a BFA in Fashion Merchandising from Howard University and now resides in Los Angeles with her Toy Poodle, Fez.