Axel
Garro

Axel Garro is a respected marketer, designer, and visual storyteller known for his innovative approach to branding, campaign strategy, and creative execution. Born in Puebla, Mexico in 1982, Axel’s journey has been marked by vision, purpose, and impact. Having grown up in Chicago, Florida, and New York City, his multicultural experience informs a distinct design language and strategic mindset that connects across diverse audiences.

His formal creative training began at the prestigious High School of Art & Design, where he specialized in Architecture—a foundation that honed his discipline and eye for detail. He went on to major in Architecture at New York City College of Technology (CUNY) while also studying Computer Science at BMCC, building a bridge between aesthetics and digital functionality.

From 2001 to 2004, Axel studied Theology and Liberal Arts at The King’s College, located in the Empire State Building. Awarded a merit scholarship for academic excellence, this formative time grounded his work in purpose, communication, and leadership.

He launched his first business, El Emeth Designs, with the mission of helping organizations communicate through strong branding and visual storytelling. His minimalist design approach continues to be a signature element in his work—clear, refined, and purposeful.

To keep evolving in the fast-changing digital world, Axel earned his Google Digital Marketing Certification, gaining mastery in SEO, SEM, content strategy, and data analytics. In December 2024, he also completed the Google AI Prompting Essentials certification, adding AI-enhanced marketing and creative prompting to his professional toolkit.

In 2017, Axel was honored with a LinkedIn Lifetime Achievement Award, celebrating his impactful design work as a Latin American creative professional in the United States.

In 2021, Axel married his wife and business partner, Marlene Garro, and together they launched 82 Society, a creative agency based in Hawthorne, NJ. Fusing Marlene’s strategic insight with Axel’s creative vision, the company delivers holistic branding, marketing, and design solutions to ministries, nonprofits, and small businesses.

Axel’s talents also extend into product and fashion photography, a passion sparked by his father and refined through years of professional work. His photography has been commissioned by top-tier European companies and featured in elite venues like Saks Fifth Avenue, capturing the art of fashion with a storyteller’s eye.

In June 2024, Axel embraced a new chapter as a father with the birth of his son. Today, he continues to build a life rooted in faith, love, creativity, and excellence—delivering innovative marketing solutions while inspiring others to pursue purpose-driven impact.