Founder and director of Alexandra van Essche Communications

Alexandra is an accomplished writer and communications specialist with 25 years of experience in developing and implementing public relations strategies that drive engagement, enhance visibility and deliver measurable results for organisations across the education and training,  small business development, engineering  and health sectors. 

Since 2015, she has predominantly worked in healthcare, supporting clients involved in the prevention and management of infectious, zoonotic and non-communicable diseases.  

She possesses an excellent understanding of the critical health challenges facing South Africa and other Low- and Middle-Income Countries.

Her work has seen her:

• Travel to rural districts to interview clinicians, primary healthcare workers and patients for media stories and funders. 

• Promote centers of excellence in private health facilities. 

• Position leading clinicians and researchers positively in the public domain. 

• Work with clinical trial units to support their recruitment drives and share study results with participants, communities and other stakeholders. 

• Secure coverage across print, online and broadcast (radio / TV) outlets. 

• Produce and publish stories on funders' platforms.

• Provide advoacy services to her clients to engage government around providing essential medicines to patients with chronic conditions and ensuring standards of care are upheld. 

Alexandra’s passion for her work is deeply rooted in her commitment to social justice. 

She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1991, has completed short courses in digital marketing and graphic design, and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree.