PRCA names Stacie Graham Chair of Equity Board
The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has appointed Dr. Stacie Graham as Chair of its Race and Ethnicity Equity Board (REEB), marking a leadership transition for the body overseeing its equity agenda.
Dr. Stacie Graham takes over from Barbara Phillips, who steps down after six years in the role. Barbara Phillips helped establish the board’s direction and expanded its influence across the communications sector.
Leadership transition at REEB
Dr. Stacie Graham serves as Managing Director of Social Impact at Burson, where she works with organisations to align purpose with business outcomes. Her previous roles include Human Rights Officer at WPP and Global Director of its Racial Equity Programme, overseeing a 30 million dollar investment in inclusion initiatives and partnerships.
She holds a doctorate in psychology from the University of Osnabrück and authored Yoga as Resistance: Equity and Inclusion On and Off the Mat.
Outgoing chair reflects on progress
Barbara Phillips, former Chair of REEB: "I was hugely impressed with Stacie’s stellar experience and recognised the same steely approach to what remains one of the thorniest subjects in our industry.
I believe the work myself and the Board have completed since 2020 has created a foundation on which Stacie’s leadership can build and grow REEB into something even more impressive. I welcome her to the Board and look forward to supporting her as a founding member".
Dr. Stacie Graham outlines priorities
Dr. Stacie Graham: "The PRCA plays a vital role in setting the standard for our industry, and REEB’s work in championing race and ethnicity equity is central to that mission. I want to pay tribute to Barbara Phillips, whose leadership over the past six years has built a strong and credible foundation for the Board. I’m honoured to take on this role and committed to building on that legacy - particularly at a time when many organisations and individuals feel less confident openly discussing and supporting programmes that seek to develop and expand the reach of our industry to racially and ethnically minoritised people. That’s precisely when the work matters."
PRCA highlights continued focus on equity
Sarah Waddington, CEO of PRCA: "Stacie brings a powerful combination of insight and experience at a time when this work matters more than ever and we’re excited to welcome her as Chair of the Race and Ethnicity Equity Board. I’d also like to recognise Barbara Phillips for six years of outstanding leadership, helping to shape REEB into a meaningful force for change across the profession and hold the PRCA accountable."
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