Aba Blankson is a Ghanaian-American marketing and communications executive who currently serves as the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer (CMCO) for the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People). A seasoned strategist, she is recognized for modernizing the brand of the nation’s oldest civil rights organization, expanding its digital presence, and overseeing the production of the prestigious NAACP Image Awards.

Name: Aba Blankson

Date of Birth: Date not publicly widely cited.

Height: Information not publicly available.

Place of Birth: Ghana (She emigrated to the United States as a child and was raised in Baltimore, Maryland).

Family:

• Parents: Information regarding her parents is not widely public, though she often speaks about her immigrant upbringing.
• Spouse: She is married (Name not publicly widely cited).
• Children: She has children (Names not publicly widely cited).
• Siblings: Information not publicly widely cited.

Profession: Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Speaker, Strategist

Nationality: American (born in Ghana)

College or University Attended:

• Hood College, Frederick, Maryland (Bachelor of Arts in Political Science).
• Towson University, Maryland (Master of Arts in Mass Communication and Media Studies).
• Cornell University (Certificate in Executive Leadership).

Biography and What Famous For:

Aba Blankson was born in Ghana and moved to the United States with her family at a young age, settling in the Baltimore area. Her diverse background and immigrant experience have deeply influenced her perspective on communication and advocacy. She built a robust career in public relations and brand strategy, working across government, non-profit, and higher education sectors.

She is famous for her transformative leadership at the NAACP. Joining the organization in a high-level executive capacity, she was tasked with revitalizing the historic organization’s image for a 21st-century audience. Under her tenure, the NAACP has seen significant growth in its digital footprint and youth engagement. She has been instrumental in leveraging modern social media strategies to amplify civil rights issues, making the organization more accessible to younger activists.

Blankson is also widely recognized for her role in the production and management of the NAACP Image Awards. As a key figure behind the scenes, she has helped elevate the awards show into a major cultural event that celebrates Black excellence in film, television, music, and literature.

Prior to her work with the NAACP, she held leadership roles at the Common Application, where she worked to increase access to higher education, and served within the U.S. Department of State. She is a frequent speaker on topics of brand reputation, multicultural marketing, and social impact.

Career Highlights:

Professional Roles:

• U.S. Department of State: Senior Advisor / Public Affairs (Served prior to 2010).
• Towson University: Director of Communications and Marketing (approx. 2005–2010).
• The Common Application: Senior Director of Communications and Marketing (2010–2016) – Played a key role in the rebranding and expansion of the college admission platform.
• NAACP: Chief Marketing and Communications Officer (2016–Present) – Leads all internal and external communications, brand strategy, and the NAACP Image Awards.

Awards and Recognition:

• The Network Journal: Named one of the “25 Influential Black Women in Business” (2019).
• PRWeek: Featured in the “Hall of Femme” (2021).
• Ebony Magazine: Recognized on the Power 100 list.
• Frequent speaker at industry conferences such as South by Southwest (SXSW) and ColorComm.