Anny Ma
@annyma1
Impact-driven communications leader specialising in social impact partnerships.
What I'm looking for
I am an impact-driven communications leader with over 10 years experience designing and delivering campaigns, partnerships, and programmes across social enterprises, NGOs and corporate partners. I have managed £20M+ in funding partnerships and scaled participation to 30,000+ young people annually.
My work blends strategic communications, partnership development, DEI facilitation and event production — producing measurable results such as generating £1M+ revenue through integrated broadcast campaigns and mobilising teams of 400+ volunteers. I have led digital strategy, crisis comms, and storytelling for high-profile clients and media placements.
I partner with mission-driven organisations to translate complex social impact goals into compelling campaigns that drive engagement, secure funding, and scale programmes. I prioritise inclusive processes, data-driven optimisation, and capacity building through mentorship and DEI practice.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Communications & Impact Director
Freelance
Jan 2014 - Present (11 years 10 months)
Provided communications, storytelling, events, and campaign leadership for 30+ clients globally, producing high-profile media coverage and scaling cultural and social impact programmes. Managed large-scale events and brand partnerships, and delivered DEI facilitation and reputation management services.
Marketing Manager
Stemettes
Dec 2023 - May 2025 (1 year 5 months)
Developed and delivered integrated marketing strategies that increased participation to over 30,000 young people in 2024 and managed digital channels to amplify STEM role models. Secured media coverage and led community outreach and events while line-managing two direct reports.
External Affairs Executive
UnLtd
Sep 2019 - Nov 2023 (4 years 2 months)
Designed and executed multi-channel impact storytelling and digital campaigns that increased engagement and applications by 40% YoY, and managed communications for £20M+ in funding partnerships with government and corporate partners. Led DEI initiatives to increase funding to Global South-led enterprises by 35%.
Auckland Integration Manager
MediaWorks New Zealand
Sep 2016 - Jun 2019 (2 years 9 months)
Managed integrated campaigns across the network's Auckland stations reaching 753K+ weekly listeners, led promotions to generate $1M+ annual revenue, and executed brand activations for audiences up to 10,000. Coordinated cross-station campaigns and promotional teams.
Account Director
Showroom22
Jan 2014 - Sep 2016 (2 years 8 months)
Delivered strategic PR and influencer campaigns for fashion clients including Levi's, adidas, and Stella McCartney, managed crisis communications and high-profile events such as New Zealand Fashion Week, and grew stakeholder relationships with media and partners.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
AUT University
Postgraduate Diploma, Communications
2014 - 2014
Completed a Postgraduate Diploma focusing on communications and related studies to build professional skills in media and public relations.
University of Canterbury
Bachelor of Arts, Media & Communications; Political Science
2013 - 2013
Completed a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Media & Communications and Communications Studies (Public Relations) and Political Science.
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