Latoya Drake Mullings

LaToya Drake Mullings is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in media representation and strategic communication. Currently serving as the Head of North America for News Lab and Head of Media Representation at Google since May 2014, LaToya leads initiatives to foster an inclusive media ecosystem and collaborates with diverse organizations to enhance media representation. Previous roles at Google include Global Outreach Lead for the Google News Initiative, where LaToya managed program strategies and industry outreach, and as a spokesperson for Google’s news partnerships. LaToya’s career also spans positions such as Adjunct Instructor at New York University, Account Manager at WE Communications, Spokesperson and Senior Communications Manager at AOL, and Guest Consumer Expert at NBC News. LaToya holds a Master’s degree in Communication, Culture & Technology from Georgetown University and a Bachelor’s degree in Communication & Political Science from Florida State University.