Charisse Cruz-Astacio

Charisse Cruz-Astacio is an experienced professional in talent management and payment, currently serving as Senior Talent Payment Manager at Wieden + Kennedy since September 2021. Prior roles include Talent Account Manager at Extreme Reach for Saatchi & Saatchi, Senior Talent Manager at TBWA\Chiat\Day, and various positions at Extreme Reach, including Senior Talent Manager and Talent Payment Coordinator. Charisse began a career in talent consulting at Talent Partners and held administrative roles at Paladin Staffing and the Bronx Democratic County Committee. Charisse holds a Bachelor of Arts in Puerto Rican Studies from CUNY/Herbert H. Lehman College.