Creative Director & Storyteller

Bio/Contact

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I’m Ilyssa Berger Wilson.

 

I grew up in Nashville, a place where creativity and passion run deep. While I didn’t become a country star (but feel free to ask me about my time performing across local shopping malls and picnics as a teen), that spirit of innovation and connection led me to a career in advertising. Now, I write things that make people stop, think, and (if I’ve done my job right) feel something.

Over the past 15 years, I’ve had the chance to create campaigns that do more than inform—they drive real change. From raising awareness about a life-changing blood test to designing a typeface that literally hides education in its punctuation, I’ve learned that the best ideas don’t just say something—they do something. And when they do something, people take notice. Check out some of my awards down below.

While I love a good idea, I can’t forget to mention that I love helping other people get to theirs even more. Seriously, mentoring and managing creatives is one of my favorite parts of the job.


 
 

Say Hey

 

ilyssa.berger@gmail.com

Also find me on social media.

 
 

 
 

Awards

 

2025 Grand Clio: Art Direction - Design Craft

2025 Gold Clio: Health Equity

2025 Gold Clio: Print - Direct

2025 Gold Clio: Production Design - Design Craft

2025 Silver Clio: Creative Strategy

2025 Silver Clio: Innovation - Medium Innovation

2025 Silver Clio: Production Design - Print and OOH Craft

2025 Bronze Clio: Art Direction - Print and OOH Craft

2025 Bronze Clio: Public Affairs and Policy - Public Relations

2025 Ad Age Creativity Awards: Best Work for Good

2025 Lisbon Health Awards: Direct - Silver

2025 Cannes Lions Shortlist: Print & Publishing - Charity

2025 Cannes Lions Shortlist: Art Direction - Print & Publishing

2025 Manny Awards: Best Philanthropic Campaign

2025 Manny Awards: Best Patient Engagement Campaign

2025 Manny Awards: Best Multichannel Campaign

2025 Reggie Awards: Gold Spotlight

2025 One Show Shortlist: Print & Promotional for Good

2025 One Show Shortlist: Health & Wellness Direct

2025 One Show Shortlist: Direct Marketing for Good

2025 One Show Shortlist: Health & Wellness Products

2025 Webby Shortlist: Advertising, Media, & PR - Game

2025 Webby Shortlist: AI, Immersive, & Games - Health & Wellness

2025 Webby Shortlist: AI, Immersive, & Games - Products & Services

 2024 Manny Awards: Best Agency Campaign

2024 Telly Awards: Silver - Branded Content - Pharmaceuticals

2024 Webby Honorable Mention: Online Guerilla & Innovation

2024 Webby Honorable Mention: Responsible Innovation