Bryce Goodwin and Kerushan Govender named Co-Presidents; Gabriella Honeywell appointed President-Elect as AMA New York strengthens leadership for 2027

NEW YORK, August 10, 2026 — The American Marketing Association New York (AMA New York) today announced its new Board leadership and organization chairs for 2027, bringing together accomplished marketing, communications and business leaders to guide the chapter’s strategic direction and advance its mission to inspire, support and celebrate brilliance in marketing.

Under the fiscal 2027 slate, Bryce Goodwin, a seasoned marketing and brand strategy leader with 20 years of experience spanning spirits, luxury and consumer packaged goods will work alongside Kerushan Govender, CEO of Blacfox, as Co-Presidents. The pair bring complementary experience in brand building, marketing strategy, business leadership and organizational growth to AMA New York.

Gabriella Honeywell will serve as President-Elect and Chair of the Nominating Committee (NomCom). Honeywell brings experience across digital marketing, event planning and brand partnerships. 

“Marketing is evolving at an extraordinary pace, and AMA New York has an important role to play in bringing together the people, ideas and perspectives shaping what comes next,” said Goodwin. “I’m excited to work with this talented leadership team to build on the chapter’s strong foundation, create even more value for our members and foster a community where marketers at every stage of their careers can connect, learn and lead.”

The full 2027 leadership team, detailed below, represents a broad cross-section of the marketing profession, spanning brand strategy, integrated marketing, communications, market research, digital media, consumer products, technology and academia.

  • Bryce Goodwin — Co-President
  • Kerushan Govender — Co-President
  • Gabriella Honeywell — President-Elect and Chair of NomCom
  • Dr. Sabrina Kizzie, DBA, MPA — Secretary
  • Lori Johnson — Treasurer
  • Britney Simone — Sponsorships Chair
  • Dorothy Crenshaw — Sponsorships Committee
  • Rasika Narang — Programming Chair
  • Craig Charney — Programming Committee
  • Maggie O’Neill — Communications Chair
  • Grace-Anna Douglas — Communications Committee
  • William Schroeder — Marketing Hall of Fame Task Team
  • Maria Adeeva — Marketing Hall of Fame Task Team

“AMA New York’s strength has always come from the diversity of experience, expertise and thinking within our community,” said Govender. “I’m looking forward to continuing my role and partnering with Bryce and the entire Board to build on our momentum, expand our impact and ensure AMA New York continues to be a vital resource for the marketing community.”

The team will support AMA New York’s programming, partnerships, communications and member engagement while creating opportunities for marketers to exchange ideas, build relationships and navigate the forces reshaping the profession.

About AMA New York

The American Marketing Association New York (AMA New York) brings together marketing leaders and professionals from across industries, agencies and academia and is dedicated to advancing the marketing profession. Through programming, thought leadership, professional development, networking and recognition initiatives, the 95 year-old organization works to inspire, support and celebrate brilliance in marketing.

For more information, visit www.amanewyork.org.