Shavone Charles

Shavone Charles is an accomplished communications strategist with extensive experience in global diversity and inclusion, multicultural communications, and public relations. Currently serving as the Head of Global D&I + Multicultural Communications at TikTok since November 2021, Shavone focuses on rebuilding trust and enhancing brand reputation among diverse communities. As a founding board member and advisor for Forbes The Culture since December 2020, Shavone supports POC leaders and entrepreneurs. Previous roles include Director of Communications & Creative Partnerships at VSCO® and Head of Global Music & Youth Culture Communications at Instagram, where innovative communication strategies were developed for major product launches. Shavone's early career included significant positions at Twitter, Facebook, and various internships that honed communications skills across multiple media platforms. Shavone holds a BA in Literature & Cultures from the University of California, Merced, and furthered education at the University of California Washington DC.