Tiffany Persons

Tiffany Persons is the founder and owner of Tiffany Company Casting, a commercial casting agency she established in 2005.1 Based in Topanga, California, Tiffany has built a reputation as a leader in the casting industry, particularly for commercials featuring real people and authentic stories.12

Professional Background

Tiffany Company Casting provides commercial casting services for major brands such as American Express, Google, AT&T, Nike, Apple, Facebook, Disneyland, and Starbucks.1 The agency is known for its ability to find unique talent and bring authenticity to advertising projects.2

Approach and Philosophy

Tiffany is recognized for bringing joy, passion, and vulnerability to the advertising world.1 Her company's mission is "getting to the heart of the matter," which aligns with her approach to casting.1 She has pioneered representation in commercials, casting the first American television ads featuring same-sex marriages, interracial couples, and single-parent households.2

Additional Roles and Achievements

Beyond her casting work, Tiffany is involved in various other pursuits:

1. Founding Director of Shine On Sierra Leone: A non-profit organization she established in 2005, which has made significant impacts in education, healthcare, and economic empowerment in Sierra Leone.1

2. Filmmaker: Tiffany has expanded into storytelling, creating both provocative thrillers and transformative documentaries.1

3. Director of Empathy: She has served in this role for the advertising agency David & Goliath.3

4. Cultural Consultant: Tiffany has led trainings on Black culture in media to improve representation of minority groups in marketing.1

Tiffany Persons has received several accolades for her work, including recognition from the United Nations as a Woman of the World and the University of Pennsylvania Center for African Studies Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Lecture in Social Justice Award.1