Aliya Seymour

Aliya, who joined Wilbert in 2019 as a fellow, enjoys deep dives with new clients, especially identifying story angles to pitch the media. “I like when we're able to uncover a story where the client didn't think one existed,” she says. “This often happens early in the onboarding process when we're talking to all the key players at the company. Deep dives are so fun to me because it's like we're peeling apart the layers of what makes the company interesting until we discover something really special.” 

Aliya has found work for nonprofit clients particularly rewarding. “They come to us because they need help in amplifying the work they do in the community, and we do that by identifying the heart of their story and elevating it in the outlets that are important to them,” she says. “From securing thought leadership opportunities in prominent publications to landing great broadcast stories that end up getting national reach, we've made a big difference in boosting community awareness of their missions and supporting their operational goals. It feels good to do good, so working with nonprofit organizations is definitely one of the highlights of my job.”

Speaking of nonprofit work, Aliya also heads up Wilbert Cares, through which we volunteer in the community on a quarterly basis.

Outside of work, Aliya is passionate about walking. She has completed 20 miles on the Silver Comet Trail and looks for walks when she travels. She is also a big thrifter and says most of her closet is filled with vintage and thrift store finds. “Metro Atlanta has some of the best thrift stores, antique shops and vintage markets around,” she says.