Judith Harrison
Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer
Judith Harrison
Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer
How long have you worked at Weber Shandwick?
I’ve worked at Weber Shandwick since 2006. It’s
always been a great agency, but watching it evolve
into the powerhouse it is today has been amazing.
In five words or less, how would you describe your
Weber Shandwick colleagues
Smart, collaborative, supportive, high-energy, driven.
Best restaurant/favorite meal in New York?
The iron roast split chicken at Left Bank, my
favorite neighborhood restaurant. Crisp, delicious
and satisfying every time.
What’s something surprising people might not know
about you?
I used to sing. For an event honoring a beloved
minister in the New York jazz community, I had
the best backup band imaginable – guys who had
played with Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Ella
Fitzgerald, etc. It was an out-of-body experience.
What is your passion outside of work?
I love cooking and pampering my dog, Layla. Sometimes
simultaneously. Both passions have taught or reinforced
the importance of patience (a never-ending lesson)
mastering the fundamentals, and the rewards of focus.
What’s the coolest (or weirdest) place a project
has taken you?
The weirdest place was a jury room. While waiting
to be selected, I struck up a conversation with
someone who worked at another PR agency and wound
up recruiting her.
It's important to me to stay curious, open, authentic and optimistic. A writer once asked me about my mantra and what I told her, though not as thoughtful, is just as true: ‘Dare to dream, dress to kill.'
Judith Harrison
