Be intentional in seeking out and amplifying voices that aren’t regularly heard, and don’t look like you.
As a part of our series about “the 5 steps we can take to win back trust in journalism” I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing LaToya Drake.
LaToya Drake is the Head of Media Representation at Google, and leads the company’s efforts to create a more inclusive and equitable media ecosystem. She works hand-in-hand with product teams, and builds industry shifting partnerships that reach and elevate intersectional and often underrepresented voices. Prior to this role she was Global Outreach Lead and a founding member of the Google News Initiative (GNI). In the role she oversaw events and brand experiences, and managed programs and partnerships designed to build the future of media. In 2019 she was a finalist for AdColor’s Innovator of the Year award for her work in diversity in tech and media. Prior to Google, LaToya spent time at Waggener Edstrom as an Account Manager for Microsoft, overseeing national broadcast, consumer product launches and marketing integrations for Windows, Windows Phone and Surface. And earlier was a communications strategist and on-air spokesperson at AOL, managing brands including the Huffington…