Charlene Polite Corley is Vice President, Diverse Insights & Partnerships at Nielsen and passionate about representation in media. 

 

As a part of the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Team Charlene is responsible for thought leadership and research development leveraging Nielsen data that enables the perspectives, needs and value of historically excluded groups to be more fully understood. In her current role, Charlene also collaborates with media industry and advocacy organizations to provide insights on diverse communities. She joined Nielsen in 2009 after graduating from Florida A&M University with her BS and MBA. Outside of Nielsen, Charlene is a founding member of the Washington, DC chapter of Chief—the private network for women leaders, an event speaker, mentor, adjunct professor, wife and mom.

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