Taryn is a Corporate Communications Manager at United Airlines where she leads communication strategy for the People Impact function including workforce development, early career talent and Business Resource Group initiatives. She oversees key relationships with stakeholders and drives messaging for aviation professional organizations, academic institutions, talent partners and sponsorships.
Born in Detroit and raised by her village, Taryn began her career in public relations with the Mayor’s Office of Communications and expanded upon her experience while working at Nielsen’s Chicago office in Public Affairs.
A multi-faceted communications professional, Taryn was an assistant producer for four years at Chicago’s WBBM Newsradio 780AM & 105.9FM. She also worked at the Detroit affiliate WWJ Newsradio 950AM and various other stations including WVON 1690AM, The Talk of Chicago, Oprah Radio on Satellite XM, Chicago Public Media’s Vocalo.Org and NPR affiliate WBEZ 91.5FM.
A proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Taryn is passionate about mentoring students and young professionals and takes immense pride in leading with empathy, introspection, and cultural competence.
She earned a master’s in communication from Northwestern University and graduated Cum Laude from Columbia College Chicago obtaining her bachelor’s in broadcast journalism, with a concentration in radio and public relations minor.