Courtney-Grace Richardson is a highly sought-after, multi-award-winning Creative Director at Droga5 and the visionary Founder behind the Museum of Nail Art (MoNA). Known across the entertainment and creative industries for building the vibe and nailing the vision, she has earned a reputation as a cultural and creative powerhouse. You may recognize Courtney’s viral work for top-tier brands and icons like Megan Thee Stallion, Taraji P. Henson, Lena Waithe, Laverne Cox, Michaela Coel, and Issa Rae—as well as for Nike, Amazon Music, Samsung, BET, HBO, Hulu, Tiffany & Co., KFC, Chase, and nonprofits like The Hip Hop Museum, the Ad Council, and The Africa Center. Before Droga5, she was Creative Director at PAPER Magazine, where she redefined “Breaking the Internet” with viral campaigns for clients across TV, editorial, activations, experiential & social. While there, she also led collaborations with Zendaya, BTS, Doja Cat, Bad Bunny, Pete Davidson and others.  Featured by PBS, AdWeek, PopSugar, Bustle, Refinery29, EBONY Magazine, XONecole, CBS and more, Courtney’s work has garnered the attention of industry titans—including none other than Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, who has praised her creative genius. Within a short time, she has also been crowned 'Creative of the Year' by ADCOLOR and The One Club, named Campaign US’s ‘Conquering Creativity’ Honoree and inducted as a 'Culture Shifter' into The Creative Collective’s 2022 Creative Class, among other esteemed industry accolades. A proud Bay Area native and disruptive leader, Courtney is known for her boundary-pushing creativity and commitment to authentic storytelling. She values soulful craft, finding joy in the little things, motivational speaking, and mentoring others while shattering glass ceilings.