How OKCupid's head of marketing shaped the brand's messaging with thoughtful leadership

Sonia Oblitey is a lift-as-you-climb kind of person. She believes in teamwork, meaning every voice on her team deserves a seat at the proverbial table regardless of status or title. It’s part of her personality — one that her colleagues describe as collaborative and inclusive. Those are two key traits that have seemingly translated well to her current role as global marketing director at OkCupid. Read more below.

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