Riya Dhaliwal

Riya Dhaliwal has a diverse work experience in various industries. Riya currently serves as the Director of Client Experience at Weber Shandwick since 2022. Previously, they worked at Strategic Objectives, where they held multiple roles including Public Relations Account Director, Senior Public Relations Manager, and Public Relations Manager from 2019 to 2021. Riya also worked at elevator communications inc. as a Public Relations Manager and Public Relations Consultant from 2017 to 2019.

In 2017, Riya worked at the American Red Cross as a Field Fundraising and Marketing Resources Associate, where they contributed to the organization's mission and produced sales enablement playbooks. Prior to that, they worked as a Communications Associate at the New Strategies Program at Georgetown University from 2016 to 2017, where they developed content and distributed newsletters to nonprofit leaders.

Before working in the public relations and communications field, Riya gained experience in media research as a Media Research Analyst at IPG Mediabrands from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, they worked as an Account Manager at Nielsen IMS in 2014, where they managed various advertising agencies and media companies.

Riya's early work experience includes a role as a Research Assistant at NADbank from 2013 to 2014, where they conducted data analysis and created visual representations of the data. Riya also worked as a Constituency Assistant at the North Vancouver-Lonsdale Constituency Office in 2011, where they developed a communications strategy and organized community events.

Throughout their career, Riya has demonstrated their expertise in client experience, public relations, media research, data analysis, and strategic communications.

Riya Dhaliwal completed their education with a Master's degree in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication from Georgetown University, which they pursued from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, they attended the University of Toronto from 2009 to 2013, where they obtained an Honours Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with Distinction. Riya'sbachelor's degree was a double major in Media Studies and International Relations.