Joél Leon

Joél Leon is a creative professional with extensive experience in directing and developing innovative campaigns for renowned brands. Currently serving as Creative Director at The New York Times since October 2021, Joél also founded a creative venture, my daughter may have sent this., in November 2015. Prior roles include Associate Creative Director at Taylor, where responsibilities focused on breakthrough creative ideas for social media and PR, and Social Media Publisher/Creative Copywriter at Deep Focus, managing communications for multiple high-profile clients. Earlier experience includes serving as Discharge Planner/Liaison at the Bowery Residents' Committee, facilitating community services for formerly incarcerated individuals. Joél holds a High School Diploma in Drama from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music, Art, and the Performing Arts and attended Temple University from 2001 to 2003.