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We are Culturalists

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Our combined experience across management consulting, technology, data analytics, corporate marketing, and advertising add up to a strategic alignment that drives top-line and bottom-line growth.

 

We come from leading culture-first companies like Disney, Coca-Cola, P&G, AT&T, DIRECTV, Nielsen, and more. We know firsthand what it takes to make this kind of work, "work".​

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Science, Art,
Personalization
and Money Math

Our team of legacy experts and next gen marketers are trained to identify the biggest brand growth opportunities for our partners through the lens of culture. When the stakes are high - up to 66% of an ad's effectiveness is determined by cultural connection alone - we’re right there with you, making sure the win isn’t left to chance.

Meet the Leaders

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Gilbert Dávila

CO-PRESIDENT AND CO-CEO, DMI-CONSULTING

CO-FOUNDER OF AIMM

PARTNER, UrVetted

Lisette Arsuaga

CO-PRESIDENT AND CO-CEO, DMI-CONSULTING

CO-FOUNDER OF AIMM

PARTNER, UrVetted

Gilbert Dávila is one of the most sought-after experts on growth segment marketing in the United States today. He has spent the last 25 years working as a senior corporate marketing executive and multicultural market expert at: Procter & Gamble; Coca Cola USA; Sears, Roebuck and Company; and The Walt Disney Company. In addition to these achievements, his Board membership includes: Banner Health Arizona from 2005-2025, ANA’s AIMM since 2018, Cracker Barrel since 2020, and the Los Angeles Alliance Foundation, Los Angeles, CA since 2022. Over the last 15 years, and as the Co-President and Co-CEO of DMI Consulting, the company has grown to be a leading firm proving growth marketing strategies and plans for leading corporations and brands including: JP Morgan Chase, McDonald’s, Kimberly Clark, Dunkin’, Warner Bro’s Studios, Synchrony, Coca Cola, amongst many others. His comprehensive executive experience in marketing, brand management, strategic planning, sales promotions, sponsorships, cultural pillars and connectors, and customer relationship management helped companies for which he worked to maximize their revenue. Gilbert has been a speaker at CES, Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, the ANA’s Multicultural and Diversity Conference, AdWeek, the ANA’s CMO Council at the Masters Conference, colleges and universities. He is the recipient of several awards, including AAF’s Top 40 Under 40, AdColor Legend Award, Ad Club’ Icon Award, Ad Age Top 100, among others.

As the co-founder and head strategist for DMI, Lisette has provided strategic guidance for companies including: Synchrony, JP Morgan Chase Wealth Management, McDonald’s, P&G, AB, Kimberly-Clark, Kellogg's, Proactiv, Gatorade, Dunkin’, Marriott Hotels, Lilly, Wheels Up, Feeding America, USAA, Aetna Insurance, Ulta Beauty, among others. As the co-founder and board member for the ANA’s Alliance for Inclusive and Multicultural Marketing (AIMM), she has brought together 240+ corporations, agencies, media/research companies and trade associations to address challenges in the Multicultural media, advertising and marketing space today. As the Co-Architect and Partner of the Cultural Inclusion Accelerator she has helped develop and launch four proprietary metrics including CIIM™ which has measured the impact of culture and inclusion in more than 2.5 million ad evaluations. Before founding AIMM, Lisette spent over 20 years heading strategy, communications and venture philanthropy efforts for companies, electoral campaigns and national organizations throughout the country, including Univision, Telemundo, CIVITAS (with Oprah Winfrey), and others. She created strategic alliances and programs with media/communication companies (i.e. Harpo Entertainment, Time Inc., Warner Bros. Pictures); government entities (FBI, the White House, ICE, and others) and celebrities (Oprah, Cristina Saralegui, Maya Angelou and others) to effectively reach diverse groups in a culturally relevant way. Lisette has been a speaker at CES, Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, the ANA’s Multicultural and Diversity Conference, AdWeek, the ANA’s CMO Council at the Masters Conference, colleges and universities, as well as the Hispanic Leadership Summit at the United Nations.

Meet the Team

Credibly and Incredibly Multicultural

We span generations and backgrounds, reflecting the people and communities that brands need to reach, bringing connection and real-world understanding.

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Jennifer Woods

VP, Growth Strategy

Hometown: Chicago

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Experience Portfolio

  • Captura Group
  • SJG
  • Nielsen
  • DISC

I bring a deep perspective shaped by decades across agencies, media, and measurement to help organizations pursue growth that reflects the people and cultures they serve. Through my work connecting leaders, partners, and opportunities, I focus on building relationships that value cultural understanding, backed with an unapologetic focus on data and intentional strategy,  and translate it into business decisions that endure.

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Paz Beatty

Senior Director, Inclusion Strategy

Hometown: Fort Worth

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Experience Portfolio

  • AT&T
  • DIRECTV
  • NBCU
  • DISC

I help organizations turn inclusion into business strategies shaped by their growth goals and the realities of how people live and work. Drawing on my background across consumer marketing, operations, and culture, I tailor each engagement around the customer, employee, supplier, and community factors most relevant to the business, keeping people’s lived experiences central to every recommendation.

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Dyamond Gordon

Director, Marketing 

Hometown: Kingston, Jamaica

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Experience Portfolio

  • Unicomer
  • Consolidated Bakeries
  • RPL Jamaica
  • DISC

“Wi likkle, but wi tallawah.” Loosely translated, it means “small, but mighty.” That is the guiding principle behind how I operate. My intention is to do work that carries weight and positively impacts the industry I have built my career in. Through DMI, it has been proven tenfold that passion, strategy, and cultural understanding create lasting value and, yes, move industries. So regardless of the fact that I stand at a towering 5ft nil, I am proud that I get to do remarkable things alongside a small, close-knit team of industry powerhouses.

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Chanel Stiegler

Director, Client Success

Hometown: Newport

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Experience Portfolio

  • Wishlab
  • Luber Roklin
  • Cuba Travel Svcs
  • DISC

Drawing on years of experience stewarding member relationships and experiences, I shape engagement for my client, the ANA SeeAll Marketing Alliance, in ways that are intentional and sustainable. Working closely with logistics, finance, and operations, I manage the systems and workflows that support retention and long-term growth, ensuring programs run smoothly while respecting how members choose to stay connected.

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Danielle Paris

Senior Manager, Experiential

Hometown: NYC

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Experience Portfolio

  • David & Goliath
  • Hong Kong Tourism Board
  • Acento Advertising
  • DISC

I create and manage events that bring people together in ways that feel intentional, accessible, and human centered. Through thoughtful planning and precise execution, I help translate DMI’s purpose into moments that feel welcoming, meaningful, and well supported for our partners, DMI clients, and SAMA members. By managing the details behind each event, I support DMI and SAMA in creating environments where people can engage, connect, and grow.

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Ariell Baltzell

Marketing Manager

Hometown: San Fernando Valley

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Experience Portfolio

  • Vault AI
  • DISC

I support client partnerships by helping guide marketing initiatives from onboarding through execution. By coordinating across teams and maintaining a strong focus on alignment, I help ensure our work reflects both business goals and how people experience brands—setting the foundation for thoughtful, effective engagement.

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Kathy Clarke

Project Manager

Hometown: San Diego

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Experience Portfolio

  • The Walt Disney Company
  • DISC

With over 15 years at DMI Consulting, I serve as a trusted steward of how our work comes to life across teams and client partnerships. I oversee the operational and project infrastructure that supports our engagements, wearing many hats across project management, client coordination, office operations, and financial processes. The responsibility I’m entrusted with allows me to help shape work that is organized, thoughtful, and grounded in people’s lived realities—so our insights, strategies, and partnerships remain human-centered and impactful.

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Robin Dodson

Project Manager

Hometown: Long Beach

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Experience Portfolio

  • DIRECTV
  • AT&T
  • DISC

I partner with organizations to turn inclusive growth into actionable business strategy—and ensure it gets implemented. With a foundation in project management and cross-functional leadership, I connect strategy to execution, helping teams deliver work that is both culturally relevant and operationally sound.

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Grace Li

Research Coordinator

Hometown: Shenzhen, China

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Experience Portfolio

  • TikTok
  • New Beginnings Creator Network
  • Raising A Village
  • DISC

I ground my work in people’s real lives, using data to understand what shapes their everyday experiences. Through thoughtful research and validation, I deliver insights that help teams and clients make informed decisions and build strategies rooted in truth.

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Tanya Dibrova

Executive Assistant 

Hometown: Russia

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Experience Portfolio

  • Infinity Engager
  • Express
  • Starbucks
  • DISC

Drawing on experience supporting complex client needs through administrative support and creative work, I take a highly detail-oriented approach to every project, staying closely involved to ensure ideas translate into execution without losing relevance or momentum. By creating thoughtful continuity across the work, I help DMI client initiatives show up clearly and consistently for the people they are meant to serve—strengthening trust, engagement, and long-term growth.

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