Ella Mei Yon Harris

Ella Mei Yon Harris is a seasoned design leader with extensive experience in the tech industry, particularly at Meta (formerly Facebook). She has spent over 15 years building, growing, and leading creative teams that innovate for business.1 Currently, she serves as the Director of Product Design for Horizon Platform & Experiences in the Metaverse division at Meta.1

Throughout her career at Meta (2014-2024), Ella has held several leadership positions, including:

• Director of Product Design, Metaverse
• Director, Head of Design, Meta AI Assistant
• Director, Head of Content Design, New Platforms
• Senior Manager, Head of Content Design, Business Platform
• Manager, Content Design
• Content Strategist1

Prior to Meta, Ella worked at American Express (2010-2014) as a Senior Manager of Creative and Senior Creative Strategist in Enterprise Growth.1 She also has experience as a freelance consultant for various startups and companies between 2008 and 2010.1

Ella is highly educated, holding:

• Master of Fine Arts (MFA) from Sarah Lawrence College
• Master of Science (MSc) from The University of Edinburgh
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) from New York University1

As a multi-racial woman leader, Ella is an advocate for underrepresented communities, offering support through sponsorship, mentorship, and evolving organizational culture.1 She is also a writer working on a memoir about her family and an artist exploring digital portraiture.13

Ella is proficient in Mandarin and Spanish, and has received various professional training in strategic brand intelligence, crucial conversations, and allyship.1 She is based in Belmont, California, and has over 500 connections on LinkedIn.2