Emotion & Technology
Juan Adrian is a digital artist and founder using the power of media and storytelling to challenge the status quo and create positive change in the world.
In 2025 he founded Empowering Challengers, a team of mission-driven professionals that craft the tools and strategies that changemakers need.
Current Projects
Founder & Director
Mexico, 2025
Empowering Challengers is a digital storytelling agency working with people and brands that challenge the status quo. We help changemakers articulate their message and amplify their impact to promote sustainable economic development, nature conservation, and social justice.
Learn more at Empowering Challengers.
Recent Engagements
Digital Media Producer & Marketing Advisor
New York, 2024
PKPR is a fun, smart, fast-paced boutique PR agency with nationally-recognized clients in arts, culture, entertainment, nonprofits, technology, and media.
Learn more at PKPR.
Digital Media Producer & Marketing Advisor
New York, 2024
GRC Advising develops marketing and business strategies for entrepreneurs and corporate changemakers who care deeply about purpose. We partner with visionary organizations to develop solutions for today’s sustainability challenges.
Learn more at GRC Advising.
Founder & Community Organizer
Morelia, Mexico, 2021
Morelia Verde is an independent community organized to restore parks and nature in the city of Morelia, Mexico. During the COVID-19 crisis we activated almost 300 volunteers and planted more than 500 trees across seven different events, helping people connect with nature and their community.
Learn more on Facebook.
Previous Experience
Product Developer
Morelia, Mexico, 2016
Almirante is an enterprise resource planning system for architects and builders. Automate payroll and purchase orders; keep track of staff, clients and vendors; and collaborate with your team from your computer or smartphone.
Learn more about Almirante.io
Creative Director
New York, 2013
Enliken helps protect your privacy online. Whenever you browse the web, dozens of companies track your habits and create a profile of your interests in order to show you targeted advertising. Enliken offers an alternative that gives each person control over their own information.
Learn about Enliken on the New York Times.
Marketing Director
Austin, Texas, 2011
Since 1999, Community TechKnowledge has been a pioneer in software development for non-profits and founders. In 2010 they introduced Apricot, a next-generation system designed for high scalability. Social Solutions acquired the company in 2015.
Learn more about Apricot and Social Solutions.
Education
B.S. in Digital Arts & Design
Orlando, Florida, 2010
Training in digital storytelling, 2D and 3D graphics, audio and video production, motion graphics, web development, and studio management. Earned Valedictorian, Advanced Achievement Award, and Course Director's Awards for Developmental Psychology and 3D Animation.
Learn more about Full Sail University.