Dr. Amber Chatelain Named Education Chair for AAF Lexington
Dr. Amber Chatelain, Associate Professor of Marketing at Midway University, has been named Education Chair for the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Lexington Chapter for the 2026–2028 term.
As Education Chair, Dr. Chatelain will work with colleges and universities across Central Kentucky to develop opportunities for students to engage directly with industry professionals, expand their professional networks, and gain greater exposure to careers in the field.
AAF Lexington is the local chapter of the American Advertising Federation, a national organization representing professionals across advertising and related industries. The Lexington chapter brings together professionals from throughout the region for networking, professional development, and industry programming.
“I’m looking forward to contributing to AAF Lexington and connecting our local industry professionals with college students across Kentucky,” Dr. Chatelain said. “There is tremendous value in giving students opportunities to build relationships with professionals while they are still in college and helping them see the range of career paths available to them.”
Midway University students will also have a direct voice in that work. Marketing Communications student Chloe Dowler has joined the AAF Lexington board as Midway University’s Student Liaison and will work alongside Dr. Chatelain and the Education Team.
The role gives Dowler something students do not often experience while still in college: a seat at the table with professionals who are actively shaping the region’s advertising and marketing community. Dowler said the experience is already helping her bridge what she is learning in the classroom with the professional world.
“Being on the AAF Lexington board as Midway University’s Student Liaison has given me the opportunity to step outside of the classroom and connect with professionals who are actively working in advertising and marketing,” Dowler said. “I get to represent Midway while helping create opportunities for students to make those same connections through organizing events with AAF. It has been a great way to gain real-world experience while also helping build a stronger connection between Midway students and the advertising community in Lexington.”
Through their roles with AAF Lexington, Dr. Chatelain and Dowler will help strengthen connections between higher education and the region’s professional advertising and marketing community while expanding opportunities for students across Central Kentucky to learn from and build relationships with professionals in the field.