Sona Iliffe-Moon

Sona Iliffe-Moon is Chief Communications Officer of Yahoo, the trusted digital guide for hundreds of millions of people globally, helping them achieve their goals online through its portfolio of iconic brands, including Yahoo News, Yahoo Finance, Yahoo Sports and more.  She guides all aspects of Yahoo’s global communications strategy, overseeing corporate, consumer, and internal communications.

Sona brings over 20 years of experience leading strategic consumer, crisis and corporate communications for iconic brands including Facebook, Instagram, Lyft, Nestle, and Toyota. Sona has also worked at PR agencies Weber Shandwick and Hill & Knowlton across brands like Walmart, Reebok, CVS, Motorola and Carl’s Jr.  Prior to pursuing a career in public relations, Sona served as a foreign affairs officer in the Bureau of Arms Control at the US Department of State.

A curious optimist who leads with hustle and heart, Sona is known for leading high-performing teams and pioneering new approaches and company firsts. She has successfully shaped, elevated and restored corporate reputations through storytelling, issues management and building brand campaigns that matter to people and break through in culture, whether for a car, coffee or community.

Sona is also an outspoken champion of AI adoption in marketing and communications. Her commitment to professional development extends through leading Yahoo's Women's Inclusive Network and her board membership with the University of Southern California Annenberg School’s Center for Public Relations, where she bridges connections between established leaders and emerging talent.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in international relations at the George Washington University, and her master’s degree in strategic public relations at the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School.

Sona lives in Menlo Park, California with her husband and their three children.