A Portfolio of Impact

As the founder of Kenekts, I am a storyteller, strategist, and soul-driven educator who believes digital presence should feel as real as your purpose. I create experiences that blend clarity with creativity. As my story states, it’s my F.R.E.E.D.O.M.

Below are brands, initiatives, and people that represent samples of my body of work.

Collage of various brand logos including Unilever, Dove, Dove Men+Care, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Lincoln, American Express, The Home Depot, Penguin Random House, Walmart, and Target.
Collage promoting Dove Men+Care and NBPA partnership, featuring black and white portraits of five male athletes with their respective foundations or logos. Includes text "Commit to C.A.R.E. Now" and logos of Dove Men+Care and NBPA.
Illustration featuring a basketball player dunking, NCAA March Madness logo, Dove Men+Care branding, a cityscape, abstract art, a portrait of a smiling man in a hat and jacket, and a suited man with basketball imagery.
Collage promoting The CROWN Act, featuring logos for Dove, National Urban League, Color of Change, Western Center on Law & Poverty; text includes National CROWN Day, CROWN Awards, and #PASSTHECROWN; photo of a person smiling at a CROWN Awards event.
Collage featuring logos for Reebok, EA Sports, CP3 Basketball Academy, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo; a black-and-white image of two people playing basketball; and covers of video games "Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter," "Madden NFL 07," and "Halo
Logos of various media outlets including iHeartRadio, OWN, Essence, Ebony, LinkedIn, Allure, People, Yahoo, The Root, Black Enterprise, Refinery29, and Revolt.
Collection of BET logos and event posters including BET Hip-Hop Awards, Soul Train Awards, and Black Girls Rock. Posters for BET events like BET Awards and Hip-Hop Awards are displayed below the logos.
Collage featuring a woman in a podcast studio, "Dr. Jamila T. Davis" text, and logos: "BOSS UP!", "I Love Me More," "Manifest Nation," and "Elite Change Makers."

Digital Presence in Practice

Here’s What they Thought…

  • Bringing Vision to Digital Life

    "Susan brought Aaron’s vision to life in a way that was both powerful and personal. Her sprint didn’t just teach digital skills—it helped our students find their voice. It was strategic, soulful, and exactly what Code Your City stands for."

    - Shelly Gordon, Co-Founder, Gordon Family Giving Foundation/mom of NBA player Aaron Gordon

  • Partnership with Power and Presence

    “Susan brought a rare mix of creativity, clarity, and cultural intelligence to the Tech & Talk experience. Her ability to design and lead a digital sprint that resonated with both youth and NBA players was next level. She didn’t just deliver content—she created connection."
    – Nate Hemmingway, Sr. Manager, Brand Partnerships, THINK450 (Players’ Innovation Hub of the NBPA)

  • This Made Me Feel Seen

    "I used to think websites were just for celebrities. But in this sprint, I built one about me. Now I see my story matters, and I know how to tell it."

    - Tyrell J., 17 – Tech & Talk Participant

  • Orgullo, Voz y Raíces

    "Nunca pensé que pudiera hacer una página web sobre mí. Esta experiencia me ayudó a contar mi historia con orgullo. Donovan nos dijo que nuestras raíces importan, y ahora lo creo. Este programa me dio voz y confianza para compartir quién soy."

    - Luis A., 16 – Participante de Tech & Talk

  • Now I Know My Voice Matters

    "Ms. Susan made me feel like my ideas belonged online. I got to design something that felt like my voice. When Chris Paul listened to us? That changed everything."

    - Nyla M., 16 – Tech & Talk Participant

Collage featuring the CROWN Act, logos for Dove, Color of Change, CROWN Awards, and National CROWN Day on July 3rd. Includes hashtags #PASSTHECROWN and #CROWNConversations. Promotes equality and anti-discrimination.

As Digital Lead for The CROWN Act movement, I turned advocacy into action, designing TheCrownAct.com, leading CROWN Day campaigns, and partnering with Dove and LinkedIn to help pass hair discrimination laws in 27 states. This wasn’t just a website—it was digital storytelling with soul.

As Lead Digital Designer for Dove Men+Care and the NBPA's “Black Men C.A.R.E.” campaign, I helped bring NBA stars’ stories to life and guided 150 students in finding their own through my digital storytelling curriculum. From platform design to virtual camps with five NBA player foundations, we turned narrative into impact.

Collage featuring a woman in a studio with a podcast sign, logos for "I Love Me More," "Boss Up! The Official Guide to Teen Entrepreneurship," "Elite Change Makers," "Dr. Jamila T. Davis," and "Manifest Now: And It’s Going Down!"

When you cross paths with someone so driven and resilient, you have to collaborate. That was Dr. Jamila T. Davis. Author, social entrepreneur, and force of nature. Together, we turned her story and mission into digital products that inspire, empower, and scale impact, with soul at the center.

Every now and then, a project reminds you why you do this work. Working with the Merritts—Janel, Julian, and the team at PS2G—was one of those moments. What started as a personal brand refresh became a full-circle transformation: a mother stepping into thought leadership, a son finding his creative voice, and a legacy business aligning its presence with its impact. That’s what happens when strategy meets soul.