Yasheaka Owens

Yasheaka Owens has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Yasheaka is currently the Director of Business Insights at CMI Media Group, where they oversee business insights and leads the Employee Resource Group. Prior to this, they worked as a Chief Executive Officer and Digital Marketing Consultant at YO & Associates, LLC, where they focused on marketing strategy development and digital marketing. Yasheaka also served as the President of The Cheyney University C Club, Inc. In addition, Yasheaka has been involved in leadership and mentorship programs, such as being a 2022 ADCOLOR FUTURES Champion and a Consulting Member at The Upside. Yasheaka has also gained experience in digital marketing and marketing strategy at DIA and the Produce Marketing Association. Earlier in their career, Yasheaka worked as an Associate Marketing Manager at Elsevier and as a Public Relations Manager at Women Veterans ROCK!.

Yasheaka Owens has a Bachelor's Degree in Communication Arts from Cheyney University of Pennsylvania. Yasheaka is currently pursuing a degree in Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies at the University of South Florida Muma College of Business. Yasheaka also completed a program in the Bank of America Institute for Women's Entrepreneurship at Cornell University. In addition, they hold a Master's Degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies from Kent State University. Yasheaka has obtained various certifications in areas such as diversity recruiting, instructional design, marketing communications, and business analysis.