Katasha Harley

Katasha Harley is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in human resources and organizational development. Currently serving as Chief Talent Officer at McCann New York and Advisor at ChangeEngine, Katasha has a diverse background spanning various leadership roles. Previous positions include Chief People Officer at Bravely, SVP and Head of People and Culture at Food52, and Head of Talent Development at The New York Times, where responsibilities encompassed talent management and organizational strategy. Katasha also has experience as a franchise owner at YogaSix, a Senior Director of Human Resources at Elizabeth Arden, and a Director of Human Resources at KIPP NYC. Early career experiences include roles at L'Oreal USA and Time Warner, focusing on talent recruitment and HR advisory. Katasha holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Hampton University and a Master of Arts in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from New York University.