Charlene Polite Corley combines data and storytelling to amplify the power of historically excluded audiences from women’s sports to Rural America.

As VP, Inclusive Insights at Nielsen, Charlene is the principal researcher for Black/African American audiences on the Business Impact, Inclusion & Belonging Thought Leadership Team. Her work showcases media trends and the influence of Black culture to highlight opportunities for brands and programmers to connect through inclusion.

Charlene brings over 15 years of experience in sales, client service and market research roles to her current role. As a thought leader, she has been featured on Good Morning America, Essence, AfroTech, Cannes Lions, SXSW and more.

Charlene is a proud graduate of Florida A&M University, wife, and mom of two.