Girard named Top 101 Most Influential Hispanic Leaders in America.

Gisela Girard, President and Chief Operating Officer of San Antonio-based advertising agency Creative Civilization and Chair of the National Association of Hispanic Advertising Agencies (AHAA), has been named one of the 101 Most Influential Leaders in Hispanic U.S.A. by Latino Leaders Magazine.

The national publication selected Girard for the distinguished list for her dedication, expertise and genuine leadership as a Latino leader. Girard is additionally highlighted for her recent appointment as Chair of the Board of AHAA, a national industry organization of advertising agencies that specializes in marketing to the nation’s 45 million Hispanic consumers.

Latino Leaders predicts that Girard’s “original and dynamic approach will galvanize the AHAA’s conservative approach and bring the association to the attention of the world beyond Latino advertisers.”

“I am extremely honored to be on this noteworthy list alongside so many highly respected Latino leaders,” said Girard. “This recognition gives me a great sense of responsibility in carrying out the work of AHAA and making sure our organization is turning heads and making a difference all over the country and world.”

Girard and her business partner Chairman and CEO Al Aguilar, co-founded their advertising agency, Creative Civilization ten years ago. As the President/COO of Creative Civilization, Girard continues to utilize her research and analysis training, management skills and entrepreneurial drive in the world of advertising and public relations.

Girard and her staff produce high-profile outreach campaigns for national and regional clients. The agency created Go Spurs Go, Team is Everything and There’s No News Like The Express-News, among the many messages that have become a part of the San Antonio community landscape.

Additionally, Girard fills leadership roles on several other regional and local boards in the areas of small business, arts and culture and education.

Creative Civilization, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, offers a full range of marketing, advertising and public relations services. Founded in 1999 by advertising leaders Al Aguilar and Gisela Girard, the agency’s mantra, Inspiration Is All Around Us, fuels creative solutions across all agency disciplines.