Tasha Gilroy

Gilroy is an esteemed HR practitioner and leader in the industry’s DEI community, having served in culture and inclusion roles for the past 13 years. Most recently, she was director of inclusion and community for Y&R.

Over the years, she has introduced a range of high-impact programs including unconscious bias executive training and employee programs that have forged access and opportunities for women, people of color, and the industry’s most underrepresented groups.

Gilroy is a member of ColorComm and an active supporter of Advancing Women Executives, The Bougie Brunch Group and NAMIC network organizations.

Tasha Is also the recipient of the 2019 Ad Club Ikons, Rockstars & Innovators award and has been nick-named the "auntie of advertising" by several ad pros who have benefited from the advice, council and mentorship Tasha provides. She is based in New York City and is a proud mother and grandmother of two.