The New York City native and Howard University alum has almost two decades of experience leading editorial strategy, brand storytelling, and creative partnerships for some of the world’s most recognized media, consumer, and lifestyle brands.

Metanoya believes the most powerful brands earn trust through thoughtful storytelling, and she has built her career helping organizations translate big ideas into compelling content that resonates across Print, Digital, Social, Audio, Live Experiences, and Emerging Platforms.

As a creative leader on Vanderbilt University’s Communications and Marketing team, Metanoya oversaw Editorial and Content Strategy and served as Editor-in-Chief of Vanderbilt Magazine. Prior to Vandy, she shaped brand voice and content strategy as Creative Director, Editorial at Daily Harvest, ideated and produced viral influencer content at Hearst Digital, and moved the cultural needle as Lifestyle Director at Essence Communications. Her recurring column, Sacred Spaces, debuted in the January 2024 issue of Essence Magazine and offers an exclusive tour of the cherished dwellings of some of the most interesting and insanely talented artists of our time.

Throughout her career, Metanoya has transformed editorial ecosystems, launched content initiatives, and led creative teams whose work has reached millions of readers globally. Metanoya thrives at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and culture, and understands that trust is a brand’s most valuable asset, and thoughtful storytelling is how it’s earned.

An avid traveler, Metanoya has visited over 60 countries, has lived in London, Costa Rica, Belize, and Nashville, but Fort Greene, Brooklyn, is her forever home.