Powered by OLIVER and driven by purpose, InKroud is a diverse team of culturally-immersed Marketing experts dedicated to embedding inclusion in all stages of the marketing process through a future-proof approach that centers the amplification and advancement of Black, Latiné and underrepresented talent of diverse backgrounds.
We enable partnering clients and their brands to achieve authenticity, higher reach, and better creative effectiveness.
We are for The audience, by the audience, We are exclusively inclusive.
We are for the audience, by the audience. We are exclusively inclusive.
About Us
InKroud was born when the founders identified a need for authentic engagement within diverse audiences and the opportunity to leverage our combined lived experiences to further support our clients’ and brands’ advancement of Black, Latiné and underrepresented talent of diverse backgrounds.
Our team packs an array of skillsets to power an innovative and inclusionary marketing ecosystem.
Meet The Game Changers.
Founding members who are changing the inclusive marketing game.

Tyra Jones-Hurst
Managing Partner
Aka. The O.G Mastermind.

Erix Mercedes
Executive Producer
Aka. Production Papi

Debbie Saint-Clair
Accounts Lead
Aka. The Client Whisperer

Brie Bines
Social Lead
Aka. The Social Snack

Stephen Dunstan
Sr. Graphic Designer
Aka. Design Genius

Theresa Sarbeng
Head of DEI, NA
Aka. The Inclusion Intellect

Naika Cadet
Social Media Manager
Aka. Social Butterfly

Steven Thesier
Junior Project Manager
Aka. Project Maestro

India Jones
Project Manager
Aka. Campaign Connoisseur

Kristian Tiago
Copywriter, Social Media Manager
Aka. The Narrator

Gerald Jimenez
Associate Creative Director
Aka. “G” – The Showoff

Andrew Harris
Account Director
Aka. Winston Wolf

Tracy Mcclendon
Studio/Operations Manager
Aka. The Detail Developer

Charlie Kane
Senior Content Strategy
Aka. The Dot Connector
Specialized services
Regardless of the ask, we provide adjustable solutions that tailor to your needs.
Culture Check
Identification of cultural nuances and opportunities that connect diverse communities to mass brands.
Authentic Communication
Brand deep dive evaluating current marketplace position, with recommendations on how to authentically communicate with diverse audiences.
Competitive Analysis
Benchmarking of competitors to identify gaps and opportunities to expand brand connection with desired audiences.
Creative Workshop
Creative audit of existing assets to assess cultural gaps, relevance, TOV, opportunities and/or future best practices for success.
full service capabilities


DIGITAL ADVERTISING
Digital video, animated banners, rich media, apps, Celtra, emailers, content upload.
VIDEO PRODUCTION
Action, animation, interviews, vlogs, animatics.
CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT
Key visuals, illustration & infographics.
DIGITAL 5C FRAMEWORK
Strategy, content calendar, creative, inspiration.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Lifestyle, product, location, events & social media assets.
COPYWRITING
Editorial, articles, blogs, interviews, scripts, product descriptions.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Short-form advertising (all social platforms) & social media community management (proactive). Creator/influencer marketing & social commerce
STRATEGY
Brand, data, insights, digital, 5C framework and Shopper marketing
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The mwm pod
Created by the InKroud agency, Marketing While Marginal (MWM) amplifies underrepresented voices to help fill a cultural gap in the advertising & marketing industry.
Centering the nuanced experiences of those who are traditionally overlooked, MWM also serves as a valuable resource for brands and companies who desire to engage honestly with diverse consumers & audiences.
Podcast available to listen & watch