Mrs Anna Averkiou

Anna Averkiou is an experienced journalist, media consultant and trainer with a strong commitment to education and community engagement. A former PGHS pupil, she achieved her childhood dream of becoming a journalist, starting as a Junior Reporter on the Enfield Gazette before going on to cover global stories for leading international broadcasters such as the  BBC, CNN, Associated Press and Reuters. With expertise in crisis communications, media training and strategic storytelling, Anna now advises businesses, charities and public sector organisations around the world on media engagement and reputation management and trains young people to work in the creative and news industries through workshops and mentoring. She sits on several not-for-profit boards, is a Goodwill Ambassador for the UK-Cyprus Enterprise Council and advises The Security Institute on media engagement. Having experienced the benefits of an all-girls education, Anna is grateful to be able to give back and support PGHS’s future and its continuing excellence.