Zakiya Larry is the Global Chief Communications Officer for Constellation, a group of the eight brightest stars within Stagwell spanning data, production, creativity, technology, and experiential. She drives visibility strategy across offices in Amsterdam, Australia, Brazil, Netherlands, Singapore, U.K., and several states within the U.S.
Prior to joining Constellation, Zakiya served as Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Quest Media Training, a boutique strategic communications firm that amplified global leaders and international brands including McDonald's, U.S. Black Chambers, Inc., 72andSunny, T.D. Jakes Enterprises, Sony Pictures, and many others. She has also launched many blockbuster hits and New York Times bestsellers.
A former journalist and noted crisis mitigation expert, her press features include: The New York Times, O-The Oprah Magazine, FOX News Radio Network, Black Enterprise, The Washington Post, ESSENCE, NBC, and many others.
Fun fact: Zakiya has won 13 pageant titles (her favorite is Miss Black Texas USA) and family is her greatest joy— especially hanging out with her husband, Dr. Brandon L. Wolfe, Chief Diversity Officer for the University of North Carolina, Charlotte.