About Candice Dayoan

I’m a creative leader who believes design can change the world and I’ve spent the last 10+ years working to make it happen! As an award-winning Creative Director, I’ve worked alongside talented teams to launch brands, campaigns, and digital experiences in various sectors, including Fortune 500 companies, presidential candidates, national social impact organizations, tech startups, and entertainment leaders. My expertise spans design leadership, creative operations, brand strategy, project management, and communications.

My recent leadership roles include Director of Design Operations and Strategy for Harris for President and Vice President of Creative at 50+1 Strategies, empowering teams to create strategic, results-driven work that resonates.

In 2019, I was awarded the American Association of Political Consultants’ (AAPC) “40 under 40 Award”, recognizing my achievements in visual arts in advocacy work.

I’m passionate about mentoring new voices, especially those who’ve historically been left out of the room. I thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments where innovation and integrity drive results. When I’m not collaborating on a new campaign or sketching out a strategy, you’ll find me championing innovation, inclusion, and creative courage.

If you think your organization would be a good fit for my skills, please contact me.

Training and Speaking

Making design accessible to all and increasing the diversity of designers in this industry are one of the main focuses of Candice’s career. She has given numerous trainings that focus on accessibility to and in design, and believes in mentoring the next generation of designers. She has trained and empowered numerous new designers across the country through 50+1’s fellowship program and at Netroots Nation, Organizing 2.0, Elect Her, and the University of San Francisco.