Uniquely constructed to serve the needs of IABC’s consulting members, this shared interested group creates a place for consultants to develop business connections and alliances that will advance the careers of participants. And don’t forget the value that joint endeavor will bring to our clients. We operate in a safe and confidential space, and this group will serve as a trusted source for ideas and answers to participants’ pertinent questions (and any worries) in real-time. With the caliber of IABC’s global community, responses and conversations will be thoughtful, wide-ranging and inevitably supportive.

Upcoming Events/Conversations

Register to join our meet-up on 25 April 2024 at 11 a.m. CST.

About Our Consultants SIG Leaders

Jane Mitchell, FRSA, IABC Fellow

Working with organizations to develop vibrant, ethical cultures, Jane Mitchell, FRSA, IABC Fellow, has made extraordinary contributions to clients, to IABC and the future of the profession. After beginning her career at the BBC in London, Jane has advised a range of companies including Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems, BP, Tesco, BT, Q8 and Airbus. She supports organizations in exploring and uncovering their values, assessing the state of their ethical culture, developing Codes of Ethics and creating communications and engagement strategies to ensure they are successfully embedded. She leads her own consultancy, JL&M, and is also Trust Chair of leading environmental design and planning agency, LDA Design. Jane has been a leader within IABC, serving as a member of the IEB, heading the international Ethics Task Force, UK chapter president, and drafting modules for certification programs, among many responsibilities. She was the 2021 chair of the World Conference Program Advisory Committee and proudly received her IABC fellowship in 2020. 

Sharon Aschaiek

Sharon Aschaiek leads Higher Ed Communications, which provides communication advising, writing, editing and project management services to universities and colleges. In business since 2004, she helps higher education institutions conceptualize and develop content for diverse writing projects. Sharon also writes about higher education issues, trends and innovations for media publications.

Sharon is passionate about creating opportunities for communicators to advance in their careers and strengthening the communications profession. Having first joined IABC’s Toronto chapter in 2004, she served on its board as vice-president of special interest groups for two years. She also served as chair of IABC/Toronto’s Professional Independent Communicators group for six years, where she led a team in planning and executing professional development and networking events.

For information about Shared Interest Groups, or if you are interested in starting a new SIG, please contact member_relations@iabc.com.