Interview: Tiffany Stevenson, Chief People Officer

Nothing is possible at Patreon without its people. Here’s how these Black employees are making magic in the creator economy and charting the course of their careers.

Tiffany Stevenson (she/her) Chief People Officer

What made you decide to join Patreon?

I wanted to be a part of the movement to empower the second Renaissance of creativity by supporting the incredible teammates who power the creators.

What’s the magic of the culture at Patreon?

The people. Patreon is filled with incredible humans who embody the best of ethos, pathos and logos in all of the best ways. Our values: Put Creators First, Build With Craft, Make it Happen and Win Together truly embody the culture and teammates who bring these values to life everyday.

What does Black magic mean to you?

It speaks to a common spirit of and achievement that comes to life in ways seen and unseen. It refuses to be dulled by resource or circumstance. It’s meant to always shine through.

How do you stay true to yourself at work?

I stay anchored to my WHY and my FAITH.

What are you envisioning for your career in the future?

More, more, more!

As Chief People Officer at Patreon, Tiffany Stevenson believes that culture is a VERB and not a noun. Tiffany’s goal is to build healthy, thriving, high performing communities inside and out. Formerly Chief Talent & Inclusion Officer, Global Head of Communities at Box, Tiffany led several HR centers of excellence including: org/talent development, learning, diversity & inclusion along with communities and Box.org. Prior to Box, Tiffany served for 12 years at Sephora USA Inc. (LVMH), where she led the talent and org development functions and launched the D&I practice for the Americas region. Tiffany currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Museum of the African Diaspora in San Francisco, along with the Advisory Board for Hitch Works.