Katrina—J—Lenzly is an award-winning art director, performing artist, and public speaker also known as “King Cooley”. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Katrina/Cooley is known for her human-centered and experiential approach to design and music. Her creativity has led to a diverse portfolio of creative work, industry awards, performances, public speaking opportunities, and a broad spectrum of professional experience with notable brands such as A3C, Coca-Cola, Hulu, WarnerMedia, and The NBA.
As one of the few Black, female Art Directors in her field, Katrina is trailblazing as an advocate for authenticity in workplace culture. She spends her time mentoring junior designers and speaks with design agencies and leadership teams about the power of creative and cultural diversity.
To learn more about Katrina as a music artist, check out more here.
PUBLIC APPEARANCES:
The A2 Collective Launch (2023)
”Design as an Act of Service”
Savannah Cultural Arts Center’s (At-Risk Youth Program 2023)
”Guest Speaker on Creative Expression”
AIGA Midwest Design Week (2021 Keynote Speaker) - “Advancing Our Industry: ThePower of Creative and Cultural Diversity”
Berean Christian Academy (Black History Program 2020) - “Who Do You Want to Be?”
Dutchtown High School (Black History Showcase 2020) - “The Future of Black Creatives”
The Coca-Cola Company (Q4 All Creative Staff 2019)
”The Power of Creative Diversity”
Chick-fil-A (Serve Day 2019)
”Lecture on Design for Good”
WarnerStudios (Food for Thought 2019)
”The Power of Creative Diversity”