ABOUT

CONTACT

INFORMATION

Send an email to hello@alainacrystal.com

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I’m Alaina, a creative communications strategist, accredited Integral Development Coach, and committed feminist who works to make the world a better place for women, girls and non-binary people.

In 2022, I opened my own gender equity consultancy, focusing on strategy and coaching to create a more equal world.

Through my work, I:

  • Build campaigns to make the world a better place for women, girls and non-binary people.

  • Facilitate groups that want to centre gender equality in their work.

  • Coach individuals who want to live and work in a more equitable and fulfilling way.

Others have described me as a:

  • Problem solver

  • Strategic shaper

  • Empathetic facilitator

  • Force of positivity

  • Doer, not just a talker

PROFESSIONAL

SKILL SET

Prior to launching my own business, I was Global Head of Strategy at Purpose, a social impact agency that uses storytelling to move people to create positive social change. 

I spent 10 years in advertising at AMV BBDO and BBDO New York, working with brands and charities to create compelling campaigns, such as:

  • Transforming the way the world views periods and women’s health with Libresse

  • Developing young girls' imaginations and self-esteem with Barbie

Awards:

  • Women in Advertising and Communication Leadership (WACL) Future Leader Award in 2019

  • APG Grand Prix for Barbie in 2017

Visit the In the Wild page for more presentations and recordings related to this work.

PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE

In 2023 I founded girlhike, a hiking community that helps get women+ out of their heads and into their bodies; I also serve as co-chair of trustees for Power of Women Thanet, and have previously volunteered with the Women's Equality Party. 

When I’m not strategising, coaching and hiking us to a more gender-equal future, you can find me picking out my next nail art, bopping away at a feminist punk show, or reading a novel with my cat Gloria in my lap.

PERSONAL

PASTIMES