Kayla MarreroCommunications and Community Impact Specialist
Giant Food
“It is an incredible honor to be recognized as a Young Changemaker for the North America region because I have become the leader I wish I had growing up. In today’s environment, this industry can feel so polarizing, but this award reaffirms that the work we are doing is important—if anything, it is more important than ever. It proves that there will always be a need to increase representation in our industry. I will continue doing the work to make a difference in my community, but knowing that I have a community of Young Changemakers by my side truly makes this award life-changing.”
Elsie MerhiManagement Consultant
Accenture
“I am deeply honored to be recognized as a Young Changemaker for the APAC/MEA region. For me, this award strengthens a vital mission: ensuring that digital transformation and marketing remain practical, accessible, inclusive, and equitable. As we navigate the evolution of AI, we have a responsibility to look beyond efficiency and design strategies where diverse perspectives are embedded right from the start. True leadership extends beyond our day-to-day roles it’s about using our platform to give back and empower women and underrepresented voices. This recognition from PRovoke Media reinforces that challenging convention and lifting others as we climb is how we truly move the industry forward”
Lívia GammardellaHead of Marketing
LatAm Intersect
“I am incredibly honored to have been chosen as the 2026 Young Changemaker for Latin America. This recognition reinforces my belief that our industry is at its best when it embraces different voices, cultures, and lived experiences, helping shape a more representative view of the world.
Connecting with inspiring leaders and fellow changemakers from around the world was one of the most meaningful parts of this experience. I was proud to carry Latin America with me throughout this journey, and I hope this recognition encourages more women from our region to take up space, share their stories, and see their voices as belonging on the global stage.”
Liyana ShirinGroup Communications Manager - Finance
Brambles
“Growing up, I didn't see many people who looked like me in communications and I certainly didn't have a map for how to get in. As a South Asian woman who found her way without a network or a blueprint, I recognise my responsibility of being the only one in the room. I'm humbled to receive the Young Changemaker recognition and is a reminder that the path (however winding) was worth walking. It is a signal that our industry is beginning to reflect the world it speaks to. My purpose is to make sure that reflection is permanent for the next generation of diverse individuals coming up behind us.”
Dr. Jean Linis-DincoCybersecurity
VPS
“In a world where PR can often perpetuate the relentless pursuit of for-profit agenda, this award, I hope, symbolises a shift towards using influential tools for the empowerment of the working class and the marginalised. Diversity and Inclusion should not be used as a tool to make unethical business practices palatable.”
Adina JamesAccount Director
Allison
“I am incredibly honoured to be recognised as a Young Changemaker. For me, it not only represents a personal milestone but also a celebration of the evolving role that PR can play in shaping diverse and inclusive narratives. As a Black woman in the industry, I know how crucial it is to amplify voices that have been historically overlooked. I remain committed to challenging the status quo and ensuring that every story is told with authenticity and consideration. I hope this recognition encourages others in the field to continue pushing for meaningful representation and equitable change in media.”
Mei LeeDesign Lead
Retroviral
“I’m deeply honored to be recognized as a Young Changemaker. It truly fuels my drive to keep pushing for positive change, not just within the communications industry but in empowering others to see the power of diverse perspectives. For me, it’s all about bringing together different perspectives to create something beautiful and impactful. I hope this award shows that breaking old cycles and thinking differently can really spark creativity and lead to something bigger. Let’s keep pushing boundaries!”
Paula ChirinosSenior Account Executive
Ketchum
“I am deeply humbled to receive this prestigious award, which shines a beacon of hope for young women from underrepresented backgrounds who dare to dream big. As an immigrant from Peru, I know firsthand the struggles and resilience required to break into the public relations industry, and this recognition honors not only my own perseverance but also the unwavering sacrifices of my parents and grandmother, who paved the way for me to succeed. This award embodies the power of inclusive excellence, empowering a new generation of diverse female leaders to rise and thrive in our field.”
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Kandace WilliamsonAccount Director
The Romans
“I am truly honoured to receive the Young Changemaker award. This recognition helps to fuel my mission of fostering positive change and continue the journey towards a more diverse future in the comms industry. Diverse teams contribute to enhanced creativity and learning, which is incredibly important to me – and I hope to have shown others, by winning this award, how it can be done.”
Enitan KehindeLead Consultant & General Manager
BHM UK
“To be selected as one of this year’s changemakers means a lot to me. Especially coming from Africa where you don’t have the literal examples of women doing successful things within the comms industry for you to look up to.”
Sofiat KolawoleJunior Consultant, Issues and Crisis
H K Strategies
“I just hope we keep making this industry bigger, more ambitious, and more influential. I think we do that by being brave enough to do the things that might not be traditionally “PR.” To bringpeople in that might not be traditionally “PR, ”and just to make it feel a bit more dynamic, fun, and interesting.”
Mubashira FarooqSenior Consultant, Reputation & DE&I Communications
FleishmanHillard HighRoad
“Being a young changemaker means carrying on my family’s legacy. I come from a long line of people who have fought to share their voices and perspectives, and I’m honored to fall in their footsteps and inspire others to do so.”