About Rebecca

Rebecca Starkins is an award-winning communications and brand strategist with leadership experience across corporate, government and education sectors. Her work has attracted media attention from The New York Times, ABC News, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Glamour and Marie Claire. As Executive Director of Communications and Strategic Initiatives, she led the rebranding of an entire organisation, increasing visibility by 40% over six years and engagement by 25%. Reporting directly to the Superintendent, the Chief Executive Officer of the organisation, she served as a strategic advisor to executive leadership across brand, stakeholder engagement and reputation strategy. She oversaw outreach and crisis communications, interfaced with local and national media, and served as Strategic Initiatives Liaison to key stakeholders, community partners, donors, and the Mayor of Beverly Hills.

Rebecca takes a data-driven approach to strategic positioning, strengthening organisational visibility and influence while ensuring alignment with mission and long-term priorities. By leveraging market insights and demographic trends, she has enhanced competitive positioning by 20% and supported measurable growth across complex stakeholder environments.

At just 16, Rebecca founded an international e-commerce start-up, with products featured in Vogue and owned by celebrities including Catherine, Princess of Wales. Managing global operations across London, New York, China and Melbourne, she developed expertise in communications, strategic planning, creative direction and brand identity.

Rebecca is a relational and direct leader known for clarity, consistency and collaborative execution. A skilled storyteller and spokesperson, she translates complex ideas into compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences. Her cross-sector experience, paired with strong strategic insight and creativity, allows her to build meaningful connections with stakeholders and communities.

With a strong track record of leading high-performing teams, fostering cross-functional collaboration and guiding organisations through change, Rebecca brings thoughtful leadership to mission-driven organisations seeking clarity, momentum and long-term impact.

Rebecca Starkins is an award-winning communications and brand strategist with leadership experience across corporate, government and education sectors. Her work has attracted media attention from The New York Times, ABC News, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Glamour and Marie Claire. As Executive Director of Communications and Strategic Initiatives, she led the rebranding of an entire organisation, increasing visibility by 40% over six years and engagement by 25%. Reporting directly to the Superintendent, the Chief Executive Officer of the organisation, she served as a strategic advisor to executive leadership across brand, stakeholder engagement and reputation strategy. She oversaw outreach and crisis communications, interfaced with local and national media, and served as Strategic Initiatives Liaison to key stakeholders, community partners, donors, and the Mayor of Beverly Hills.

Rebecca takes a data-driven approach to strategic positioning, strengthening organisational visibility and influence while ensuring alignment with mission and long-term priorities. By leveraging market insights and demographic trends, she has enhanced competitive positioning by 20% and supported measurable growth across complex stakeholder environments.

At just 16, Rebecca founded an international e-commerce start-up, with products featured in Vogue and owned by celebrities including Catherine, Princess of Wales. Managing global operations across London, New York, China and Melbourne, she developed expertise in communications, strategic planning, creative direction and brand identity.

Rebecca is a relational and direct leader known for clarity, consistency and collaborative execution. A skilled storyteller and spokesperson, she translates complex ideas into compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences. Her cross-sector experience, paired with strong strategic insight and creativity, allows her to build meaningful connections with stakeholders and communities.

With a strong track record of leading high-performing teams, fostering cross-functional collaboration and guiding organisations through change, Rebecca brings thoughtful leadership to mission-driven organisations seeking clarity, momentum and long-term impact.