Blog: http://www.blackweb20.com – Twitter: @Abenton

Angela Benton’s experience spans a variety of industries and roles.  She has worked at several InterActive Corp businesses including RealEstate.com, LendingTree.com, and RushmoreDrive.com.  Additionally she has held roles at Bizjournals.com, UPS, and Homes of Color Magazine.  Throughout her career she has worked in a variety of roles in design, marketing, development, and digital strategy.  Her expertise lies in New Media.

Presently Angela is the CEO of Black Web Media, which publishes BlackWeb20.com the leading online publication for African-Americans interested in Technology and New Media. Black Web Media’s mission is to be a catalyst for innovation and inclusive ideas on the web for African-Americans.

Angela also speaks on topics such as diversity in the web and media industries, web trends, web strategy, and web 2.0’s effects on urban media.  She was recently named as one of Ebony Magazine’s Power 150 in the Technology and New Media category along side David Drummond (Google) and Ray Ramsey (One Economy Corporation).

Angela graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Communications with a specialization in Digital Design. She has also completed postgraduate coursework in Graphic Design from Savannah College of Art and Design.

Come back tomorrow to see who’s next on the list.