Nicolette Addesa
PR Lead | Ernst & Young Canada
Nicolette is a passionate storyteller and media relations expert who leads external communications for EY Canada’s Advanced Manufacturing & Mobility, Energy, Government Public Sector, Life Sciences, Mining & Metals, EY Private, Assurance, Tax and Corporate Responsibility/ESG/Sustainability files. In this role, she focuses on building, supporting, and protecting the firm’s reputation through expert counsel and impactful strategies for engagement across all external media.
With over a decade of experience in PR, Communications and Media Relations, Nicolette has had the privilege of speaking on various platforms, including the prestigious TEDx stage, where she addressed the critical issue of fake news.
With a firm commitment to driving positive change in the realm of media literacy, she has been actively engaged in giving talks at schools across Ontario, Canada focusing on educating the next generation about fake news and media literacy. Her mission is to empower young minds to develop a healthy news consumption diet and foster a deep understanding of our ever-evolving news ecosystem.
Nicolette is passionate about equipping the next generation of leaders with tools to succeed. She's a former mentor for Fora, formerly Girls20, where she coached young leaders aged 18-25 to develop their skills in leadership, communications, and personal branding.