Rasha Fawakhiri (She/Her)
Rasha Fawakhiri is currently a Principal at RF Communications, based in Toronto. Her practice leverages her 10+ years of experience in fast-paced global technology companies; from working at founder-led multinationals to leading global-first product communications initiatives. She also serves on the board of IABC’s Toronto chapter as VP of Professional Development and Networking.
Rasha has 20 years of experience in public relations, communications, marketing and business development. Prior to venturing out as an independent communicator, she was the Regional Head of Communications at Twitter in one of its top five global markets; Middle East & North Africa. There, she profiled senior leaders, including the founder Jack Dorsey, and served as a spokesperson for some of the world’s most trusted broadcasters and news agencies.
She has conceptualized and led several award-winning campaigns and DEI narratives – including Cannes Lions. She also judged the 2024 IABC Toronto Ovation awards and was one of the founding mentors of Ogilvy and Global Women in PR’s women-to-women mentorship program in previous years.
Rasha holds a bachelor’s degree in Media from the University of Sussex, UK, and more recently graduated from a year-long Women Leadership program facilitated by UCLA, Los Angeles.