Meet Our Senior Leadership Team

The PRNEWS Top 120 Agency Elite Awards recognize agencies that drive innovation and impact in communications. Nickerson’s inclusion highlights our dedication to client-partner success and our strategic influence across the industry. This recognition underscores the commitment of our team to deliver transformative results.

Nickerson’s Joseph Soto serves as President of AIGA Los Angeles, advancing the chapter’s mission to elevate design through education, programming, and career development. In this leadership role, Joseph is helping strengthen the local design community while supporting the evolution of the profession across industries. His role also reflects Nickerson’s continued expansion in Los Angeles and across the West Coast.

Nickerson’s Olivia Leese serves as Programming Director for AIGA Los Angeles. With expertise spanning branding, print, digital, web, and social media, Olivia helps shape inclusive, engaging programming aligned with AIGA LA’s pillars and built to serve members across disciplines. Her role underscores the strength of Nickerson’s creative team and our leadership within the LA office and beyond.

The PRNEWS Top Women Awards recognize women who excel in their careers, make significant contributions to their organizations, and inspire others through their leadership. Shannon embodies these qualities, and her recognition as a Changemaker is a testament to her exceptional talent and influence.

Each year, PRNEWS recognizes innovative female industry professionals for their remarkable achievements. The Top Women Awards shine a light on individuals that have significantly driven the industry to new heights via their outstanding successes. PRNEWS gathered nominations across multiple categories, covering everything from public relations to entrepreneurship.

Since 1983, GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum has highlighted female industry leaders for their incredible successes. Lisa Nickerson was recognized as one of the country’s most influential marketing professionals. GlobeSt. collected nominations across categories spanning the commercial real estate spectrum.

At BISNOW, diversity is cherished, respected, and celebrated. For this reason, the Boston Power Women event honors and celebrates women in Boston’s commercial real estate industry. BISNOW proudly recognizes the strides and steps these women drive forward, bringing their fellow female compatriots along the way.