Erika D. Taylor

Erika D. Taylor has over 15 years of experience in the beauty industry. Erika D. began their career in 2006 as a Brand Development Manager at JF Labs Inc. In 2012, they moved to Revlon Professional Brands as a Brand Manager for Creme of Nature. In 2013, they joined Universal Beauty Products as Senior Brand Manager for Salon Pro, where they successfully executed the relaunch of a new natural hair care brand that landed distribution in key channels. Erika D. also spearheaded a product portfolio analysis and recommended a 3 year strategic roadmap that focused on increasing market share through new product development. Later that year, they joined Namaste Laboratories, LLC as Senior Brand Manager for ORS Olive Oil Hair Care Brands, where they lead brand strategy and execution that aligned with the company’s vision. In 2017, they moved to AFAM Concept, Inc. as Vice President of Marketing, administering strategic and tactical leadership for marketing of multi-cultural hair care and private label brands. In 2021, they joined Mielle Organics LLC as Senior Director of Innovation.

Erika D. Taylor has a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and Management from the Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago.