The INSIDER - Fall 2020

Class of 2005 Texas College Alumna Caroline A. Wanga has been named the interim Chief Executive Officer of ESSENCE Communications, Inc., which oversees the ESSENCE magazine, the ESSENCE Festival, and other affiliated ESSENCE enterprises. As a cultural catalyst, Wanga's appointment brings a proven track record of successful transformational leadership in the corporate world. Alumna Named ESSENCE Interim CEO

Wanga is an expert at cultivating a work environment that champions accountability, inclusivity, diversity, and innovation in the workplace. Employing the power of her Business Administration degree from Texas College, she has served in multiple executive roles such as the Chief Growth Officer for ESSENCE Ventures, as well as Vice President of Human Resources and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for Target Corporations. Prior to her C-level duties, Wanga held several leadership roles in the non-profit sector. Accompanying her stellar leadership in the corporate world, she has been named a Top Executive in Corporate Diversity by Black Enterprise, as well as one of Savoy’s Most Influential Women in Corporate America. In addition to her professional experiences, Wanga serves as a member on multiple boards and councils, including the Intersectionality, Culture, and Diversity Advisory Board for Twitter. To read more about Texas College Alumna Caroline A. Wanga, visit www.wangawoman.com.

Caroline A. Wanga, Texas College Class of 2005 Alumna, named ESSENCE interim CEO.

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The INSIDER │ Volume 15 │ Fall 2020