Ella Mei Yon Harris

Ella Mei Yon Harris is a distinguished leader in product design at Horizon Experiences within Meta Reality Labs. She is known for her catalytic organizational leadership style, fostering resilient teams that excel in uncertainty and emphasizing the importance of understanding people in product design. As a multiracial female leader, Ella actively advocates for underrepresented groups.

Ella has a diverse educational background, including an MFA in Creative Nonfiction Writing from Sarah Lawrence College, an MSc in Writing from The University of Edinburgh, a BA in Sociology/Fine Arts/Creative Writing from New York University, and a Summer Program in Fine/Studio Arts from Parsons School of Design - The New School.

With an impressive career trajectory, Ella has held prominent positions in various organizations. She previously served as the Director of Product Design for Horizon Platform & Experiences in the Metaverse at Meta, Director and Head of Design at Meta Reality Labs, Director of Content Design for New Platforms and Infrastructure at Facebook, Content Design Manager for Business Platform at Facebook, and Content Strategist at Facebook. Prior to her roles at Facebook, Ella also contributed her expertise as the Senior Manager of Creative in Enterprise Growth for Online & Mobile at American Express and as a Senior Creative Strategist in Enterprise Growth for Fee Services at American Express.

In addition to her corporate roles, Ella Mei Yon Harris has a rich history of diverse experiences, having worked as an Associate at Lori McLean, Ltd., Production Editor at Print Matters, Inc., Editor at The Jennifer Lyons Literary Agency, Adjunct Professor at Purchase College, and as a Freelance Creative Consultant. This breadth of experience highlights Ella's multifaceted skill set and adaptability in various professional settings.