Lacey Gilbert

Lacey Gilbert has a diverse work experience that spans over a decade, including roles in advertising, media planning, and teaching. Most recently, Lacey served as the Vice President and Strategy Director at Leo Burnett, where they started in April 2022. Prior to that, they were a Strategy Director at Leo Burnett from March 2020 to April 2022. Lacey also worked at Havas Chicago as a Strategy Director from February 2019 to March 2020 and as a Senior Strategist from October 2016 to February 2019. Lacey began their career in the industry as an Assistant Media Planner at Cramer Krasselt in February 2012 and later became a Media Planner. Lacey also gained teaching experience as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from January 2011 to December 2011. Additionally, they participated in the 4A's MAIP Intern program in June 2011. Overall, Lacey Gilbert has a strong background in strategy and advertising, with expertise in media planning and teaching.

Lacey Gilbert began their education at Bloomington High School, where they completed their secondary education from 2002 to 2006. Lacey then pursued a Bachelor's degree in Double Emphasis in Media Studies and Organizational/Corporate Communication at Northern Illinois University, which they completed from 2006 to 2010. Lastly, Lacey attended the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from 2010 to 2011, where they obtained a Master's degree in Advertising.