Leaf Group Names T. Tara Turk-Haynes Vice President, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
November 16 2020 - 9:00AM
Leaf Group Ltd. (NYSE: LEAF), a diversified consumer internet
company, today announced the appointment of T. Tara Turk-Haynes to
the role of Vice President, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).
Turk-Haynes will now lead the development of Leaf Group’s inclusion
strategy and executive diversity initiatives, while continuing to
oversee talent recruitment for Leaf Group and its portfolio of
digital-first brands. She will continue to report to Jill Angel who
leads Leaf Group’s People team.
“I’ve known Tara for many years and she is a passionate leader
that approaches every role with a high degree of thoughtfulness and
empathy. Her positive energy, deep knowledge of our Leaf Group
company and brands, and dedication to creating inclusive workspaces
makes her the ideal candidate to lead Leaf Group’s Diversity,
Equity and Inclusion strategy,” said Sean Moriarty, CEO of Leaf
Group.
T. Tara Turk-Haynes joined Leaf Group in 2016 as Director,
People, where she led the company’s employee engagement, talent
acquisition and learning and development programs. Prior to joining
Leaf Group, she was Director of Administrative Operations for
Metacloud, a Cisco Company, and has also worked at Variety,
Ticketmaster and NBC Universal. Turk-Haynes graduated from
Eugene Lang College at The New School and Sarah Lawrence College.
She is also a playwright and a member of the Geffen Writers Room
for 2020.
“Tara’s passion for the DEI space and her dedication to our Leaf
Group employees are a powerful combination and I know she will be a
fantastic leader to guide us in creating programs that support our
commitment to becoming a more inclusive and equitable workplace,”
said Jill Angel, Executive Vice President, People, for Leaf
Group.
Added T. Tara Turk-Haynes, “Leaf Group is a company that truly
values its people and I have loved my work here over the past four
years. Diversity, equity, and inclusion is a journey and not a
destination. I am excited about the opportunity to develop programs
and resources that will further support our people and brands as we
continue to grow as a company.”
About Leaf GroupLeaf Group Ltd. (NYSE:
LEAF) is a diversified consumer internet company that builds
enduring, creator-driven brands that reach passionate audiences in
large and growing lifestyle categories, including fitness and
wellness (Well+Good, Livestrong.com and MyPlate App), and home, art
and design (Saatchi Art, Society6 and Hunker). For more information
about Leaf Group, visit www.leafgroup.com.
Media ContactsSharna DadukVice President,
Communicationssharna.daduk@leafgroup.com
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