Unexpected Citizens: How we discovered our role in driving community change.

Drew Ungvarsky is the CEO and executive creative director of Grow, one of the top digital agencies in the world.  Under Drew’s leadership, Grow has created innovative digital marketing campaigns for leading brands like Google, adidas, Spotify, NBC, and EA Games.  Drew and his company’s work have been recognized by The New York Times, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, and Adweek among many others.  They’ve also been celebrated by the industry’s top award shows, including having won eleven Cannes Lions.

A 2002 graduate of Old Dominion University, Drew is an active community advocate and civic leader in Norfolk.  He serves on the board of the Downtown Norfolk Council, where he’s helped create the successful Vibrant Spaces program and the Selden Market.  He’s also a founding board member of organizations including the Friends of the Elizabeth River Trail foundation, Re:Vision Norfolk, StartWheel, and RISE.