The Taylor Bennett Foundation (TBF) has launched its first-ever Alumni Advisory Board (AAB) – a new initiative designed to mobilise its growing network of more than 1,200 alumni and ensure their voices help shape the Foundation’s future.
Announced at the TBF Alumni Showcase, hosted at Sony Music Entertainment, the AAB brings alums into the heart of the Foundation’s strategy. The Board will lead alum engagement, deliver community events, and advise on programme direction and organisational priorities.
The inaugural board is chaired by Amira Williams, Account Director at Missive and a graduate of the Foundation’s 2018 PR Training Programme.
Amira Williams, Chair of TBF’s Alumni Advisory Board, commented:
“The Taylor Bennett Foundation has played a pivotal role in my career, and this Board is a vital step in ensuring alumni voices shape its future. I’m excited to be working with the rest of my board members to strengthen our network, support future cohorts, and keep TBF’s mission at the heart of the industry. Having taken part in the 2018 programme, stepping into the role of Chair now feels like a full-circle moment,” said Amira.
The showcase brought together more than 100 alums, partners, and supporters to celebrate the power of representation and community in PR and communications. It featured a panel discussion with senior leaders from organisations including Adobe and FTI Consulting, highlighting the growing influence of TBF alums across the industry.
Koray Camgöz, CEO of the Taylor Bennett Foundation, added:
“Being a TBF alum is about more than taking part in a programme — it’s a badge of excellence you carry throughout your career. It’s a lifelong network.”
“The launch of the AAB marks a new chapter for our alumni community. I’m excited to work with Amira and the new Board to support our growing network and ensure alum voices stay at the heart of what we do.”
The Foundation would like to thank Hanbury Strategy for supporting the launch event.
Notes to editors
TBF Alumni Advisory Board Members:
· Amira Williams, Missive (Chair)
· Kwaku Aning, FTI Consulting
· Zoe Beard, Gearset
· Monique Noel Brown
· Haider Chaudhry, Fight or Flight
· Noshin Chowdhury, Department for Business and Trade
· Michelle Okwudiafor, Career Invest
· Ismail Rahman, FTI Consulting
· Dionysia Sonia Afolabi
· Ronke Ogunnusi, Vested
Find out more about our Board here
About the Taylor Bennett Foundation
The Taylor Bennett Foundation (‘TBF’) is a UK-based charity dedicated to increasing ethnic diversity in public relations and communications. Established in 2008 by executive search firm Taylor Bennett (now Taylor Birchwood), with support from Brunswick Group, the Foundation aims to empower Black, Asian, and minority ethnic talent to pursue and thrive in communications careers. Over the past fifteen years, we have helped over 1,200 young people to start their PR and communications careers through professional development programmes. We offer fully paid, award-winning training, mentoring, and internship programmes in partnership with leading industry agencies and FTSE 100 companies. Beyond career guidance, our education and leadership programmes support participants from entry-level to executive leadership.