Surayyah Tatum is a seasoned Media Relations and Event Management professional with over 16 years of experience in the Entertainment and Tech industries. After completing her studies in Marketing at The Katharine Gibbs School and Creative Writing at Santa Monica College, Surayyah kickstarted her professional journey. She has held several positions at media giant Viacom, including Executive Assistant, Jr. and Sr. Publicist, Media Liason, and Event Planner.

At Verizon Media, Surayyah serves as Manager for Engagement, Culture, and Employee Communications, where she is focused on fostering a positive work culture that values inclusivity and diversity. She is also a former Executive Assistant at Verizon, go90 at Verizon. Surayyah has been an accomplished Freelance Publicist/PR Professional and Event Planner with her own company Surayyah Tatum Public Relations. In her free time, she follows her passion for vegan/plant-based cooking, wellness/mindfulness, and a holistic lifestyle.

Her unique blend of professional and personal passions translates into creating meaningful experiences for others in both settings. Surayyah believes that employees can perform at their best when they feel they can be their authentic selves, and drives home that message in every role she undertakes. Her commitment to creating a positive and healthy work environment is well-known to her past and present colleagues.