Meet the Board

Our IABC UK&I Board are communications experts with backgrounds in a variety of disciplines - including marketing, leadership coaching, internal comms, consultancy, journalism, and more.

We’re elected to uphold the IABC standard of excellence, ethics, and purpose. We’re accountable to all our chapter’s members; providing supervision and direction of association affairs.

Put simply: we’re here to make the IABC UK&I a great chapter for our members.

There are plenty of reasons to join IABC. But why not hear from our board members who know the benefits of IABC membership better than anyone

  • Eduvie Martin, Past President

    Eduvie Martin, Past President

    Group Communications and Engagement Manager, BAT

    The IABC is home to strategic communicators – a network you can rely on when you need to bounce off ideas for your comms initiative and a kind group cheering you on to smash those goals.

  • Shane looking slightly away from the camera

    Shane Hatton, President

    Trainer, Speaker, Author
    The IABC doesn't just make being a communication professional less lonely. It's also a rich well of people and resources to make you more effective. Who wouldn't want that?

  • Rachael Pearson

    Rachael Pearson, Treasurer

    Director, Rachael Writes Ltd.

    IABC has given me a group of colleagues I can consult and learn from – a vital support network you lose when you start working for yourself.

  • Rochelle Oakley

    Rochelle Oakley, Director of Professional Development

    Internal Communications Manager

    The IABC is a global community committed to excellence in the field.

    It provides opportunities to build connections with talented peers globally, which inspired me to join and serve on The Board.

  • Edeje smiling at the camera

    Edeje Onwude, Director of Students and Mentorships

    Brand Marketing and Communications Professional
    IABC is a supportive community of professionals passionate about accelerating their careers and giving back. Joining was an easy decision for me because I deeply resonate with both aspects.

  • Alexandra Rogers

    Alexandra Rogers, Director of Thought Leadership

    Communications Manager

    There’s something brilliant about being surrounded by people who care about communication as much as you do. I joined the IABC to be part of that energy – a place to swap stories, share ideas, and feel that lovely mix of being inspired and understood all at once.

  • Lamar Williams, Director of Membership

    Partnership Manager, Sociabble

    In this changing world of communications I see a real value of IABC membership to current and future business leaders.

  • Tofunmi Akinde, Director of Socials

    Communications Professional

    Communication has a way of bringing people together in the most meaningful ways. That’s why I joined IABC. As Director of Socials, I’m looking forward to building spaces where ideas flow and community thrives.

  • Crystle Pearce in a green top starring straight into the camera with a smile spread across her face

    Crystle Pearce, Director of Events

    Managing consultant, Internal Communications

    I joined the IABC to continue my own professional development within the communications function and being part of the community has given me the opportunity to learn from and hear from some of the best in the industry.

  • Anna in a pink top looking straight at the camera

    Anna Gracey, Director of Strategic Partnerships

    Director of Internal Communications

    Building partnerships and relationships with people is something I love to do. I look forward to getting stuck in and delivering even greater value and experiences for our IABC members and partners.