Vice Chair, with automatic succession to Chair, and Past Chair, Andrew Morrison, ABC, SCMP
Andrew Morrison SCMP®, ABC is a senior, strategic communications director, consultant and ICF coach with a passion for international business, corporate reputation and crisis communications including 30+ years' in-house & agency experience. Andrew currently works as an interim consultant and independent communications practitioner with a track record in multinational companies in food, nutrition, beverages, flavours, alcohol, life sciences, chemicals, energy, commodities, technology, financial and professional services. Andrew is former Chair of the IABC Global Ethics Committee, serving a four-year term and was previously a member of IABC’s Risk & Audit committee. He has been a Gold Quill Awards judge for four years and was IABC Swiss chapter President 2010-2012, where he grew membership, revenues and opportunities for IABC members in partnership with his fellow committee members.
Secretary-Treasurer for a two-year term, Tammy Nienaber, SCMP
Tammy is Director of Global Communication, Anytime Fitness at Purpose Brands, LLC, where she leads a team developing strategies and content that drive engagement, alignment, and adoption of priority initiatives for clubs worldwide. With nearly two decades of experience as a strategic partner to franchise brand executive teams, her expertise spans franchisee engagement, executive and internal communication, and change management. An IABC member since 2007, Tammy has served the association in a range of volunteer leadership roles across multiple chapters and regions, including Past Chair of the Minnesota Chapter, VP of Membership for the Orange County California Chapter, Past Chair of the Pacific Plains Region, and US Region Finance Director. She was part of the inaugural class to earn the SCMP certification and holds an M.A. in Management from the University of Mary.
Director at Large for a three-year term, Kamaria Hill
Kamaria S. Hill is a visionary Brand Marketer and Political Communications Strategist with more than 10 years of experience influencing public policy and legislation; shaping public opinion in digital media through creative storytelling; and restoring public trust with clarity, alignment, and purpose. Her communications and PR experience spans political relationships with Vice President Kamala Harris, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, Senior Advisor Keisha Lance Bottoms, and Roland Martin. As Founder of One SSU, Incorporated, Kamaria delivers deep knowledge and expertise in Georgia’s political and higher education landscape, with a commitment to strengthening state oversight and governance, and advocating for resource equity for disenfranchised institutions.
Regional Director for a one-year term, Yemi Adeyemi, SCMP
Yemi Adeyemi is a Strategic Business Leader with over 20 years of cross-cultural experience in Communication and Public Relations, Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations, Marketing, and Business Development, garnered across key economic sectors: Banking, Consulting, Manufacturing, and Energy. His current role entails stakeholder management for one of the world's biggest Gas companies and its subsidiaries; developing and managing the implementation of community relations policies, plans, strategies and social performance to ensure that they compare favourably with best practices, mitigate the impact of the company’s presence and operations in the communities and engender meaningful and sustainable impact that is relevant to local needs and aligned with the company's business objectives.
Regional Director for a one-year term, Kaleigh Maclaren, CMP
Kaleigh Maclaren is a communication management professional based in Ottawa, Canada. She’s led communication and knowledge translation strategies for national nonprofits, associations, and a crown corporation, earning multiple IABC awards along the way. As Senior Communications Advisor at the Standards Council of Canada, Kaleigh brings a communication and brand strategy lens to corporate change initiatives. Recognized as a trusted advisor, she excels at connecting the dots between initiatives and people to build shared understanding. Kaleigh holds an Honours BA in Communication from the University of Ottawa. She’s received a United Way Ottawa Community Builder Award for her volunteer efforts. A strong commitment to the communication profession motivates Kaleigh’s active involvement in IABC. She’s a past President of IABC Ottawa and 2024–25 IABC Canada East Region Chair.
Regional Director for a one-year term, Amanda LeNeve, SCMP
Amanda LeNeve is a strategic communications and marketing leader based in Edmonton, Alberta, with extensive experience leading corporate communications functions across the utilities and financial services sectors. She currently serves as Assistant Vice President of Communications & Marketing at Central 1, where she has advanced through several senior roles, including Interim Head and Director of Communications, guiding organizational messaging and overseeing both internal and external communications strategies. In addition to her corporate work, she has taught strategic communications at MacEwan University and is an active volunteer with the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), where she has held multiple board and executive roles, including Chair of the Canada West Region. Amanda holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Simon Fraser University, a Public Relations diploma from MacEwan University, and the Strategic Communication Management Professional (SCMP) designation.
Regional Director for a one-year term, Barbara Pesel
Barbara Pesel is Managing Director of Pesel & Carr, having founded the organisation in 1997. She also serves as the Chair of the IABC Asia Pacific Region. With decades of experience, she specialises in leading communication strategies across diverse industries, helping organisations anticipate and address challenges through effective crisis and issues management. Throughout her career, Barbara has worked closely with senior business leaders, advising them on how to balance complex organisational priorities while developing tailored communication strategies that deliver meaningful and measurable results. She is a strong advocate for elevating the role of communication professionals within leadership, firmly believing the craft is essential to sustainable business success. She has contributed to several boards and actively participates in IABC initiatives, including chairing the Quills panel for Australia and New Zealand. Each of these experiences has deepened her commitment to championing the power of communication to drive positive change.
Regional Director for a one-year term, Brandon Babcock
Brandon Babcock is an experienced content marketing and strategic communications professional based in West Des Moines, Iowa, with more than 18 years of experience helping organizations cut through complexity, drive decision-making, and deliver impactful messaging. He currently serves as Manager of Content Marketing at F&G, where he leads content initiatives that align business goals with audience needs, building on prior senior roles in marketing communications and content strategy at Sammons Financial Group and Principal Financial Group. In addition to his corporate work, he is a dedicated leader and volunteer with the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), previously holding numerous leadership roles at the regional and chapter levels, contributing to organizational strategy, governance, and professional development in the field. He began his career as a journalist, working as a reporter for several newspapers, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication from Iowa State University.
Regional Director for a one-year term, Simon Cavendish, SCMP
Simon specializes in providing interim and fractional Comms leadership support. Leveraging his nearly 20 years of experience in companies like IKEA, Springer Nature, KPMG, and Deloitte, Simon has worked with global and multinational organizations in 20+ countries across four continents. Simon has served as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, built and grown new Internal Communication functions, managed teams and led complex change and transformation programs. From crisis communications to strategic events to narrative and storytelling and ESG reporting, Simon’s breadth and depth of expertise provides robust, integrated support to every team. Simon is the current Chair for the EMENA Region of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC,) and is a Strategic Communication Management Professional (SCMP,) the highest global professional communication certification in the world.