I turn complex ideas into stories that move people and systems that scale impact.

    Strategic communications. Systems architecture. AI, from governance to growth.

    Dalia Ezzat, AI Strategy and Communications Consultant, professional headshot

    About

    I build the narrative and operational infrastructure that helps organizations scale. I also help teams adopt AI responsibly, from policy to workflow.

    My focus goes beyond messaging to how your entire organization communicates: the systems, the teams, the infrastructure, the story.

    For 15 years, I've partnered with leaders building things that matter. I've shaped brands that resonate, built teams that perform, and delivered communications systems that scale. My work spans brand strategy, integrated communications, crisis management, and AI. I translate AI governance for leadership and deploy it operationally.

    I architect the communications infrastructure that lets organizations scale without losing clarity, authenticity, or their damn minds.

    Core expertise

    Strategic communications and systems architecture for organizations ready to scale.

    Brand strategy & positioning

    I help organizations define who they are, what they stand for, and how they show up in the world. The strategic foundation that makes every campaign, hire, and decision more coherent.

    • Brand architecture and positioning
    • Messaging frameworks and narrative systems
    • Market differentiation strategy
    • Stakeholder alignment

    Integrated communications & marketing

    Multi-channel strategies that connect story, systems, and audience. I design communications infrastructure that drives growth and actually works for lean teams.

    • Campaign strategy and execution
    • Content systems and editorial architecture
    • Multi-platform engagement
    • Growth communications and audience development

    AI communications & strategy

    I work across the full AI spectrum. Need to translate complex AI policy for your board? Build a governance framework? Communicate your responsible AI approach to stakeholders? Deploy AI tools that make your team faster without losing the human touch? I bring both strategic fluency and operational depth.

    • AI governance and policy communications
    • Responsible AI frameworks and compliance messaging
    • AI transformation and change management communications
    • AI-enabled communications operations

    Crisis & reputation management

    When the stakes are high, the timeline is compressed, and every word matters. I develop proactive frameworks and rapid-response strategies that protect reputation and maintain stakeholder trust.

    • Crisis communications playbooks
    • Stakeholder management and response strategy
    • Reputation repair and narrative rebuilding
    • Media relations under pressure

    Thought leadership & executive positioning

    I help leaders build platforms that amplify their voice and establish authority. From op-ed placements to speaking strategies to executive visibility campaigns, I design positioning that opens doors.

    • Op-ed placements and byline strategy
    • Speaking platform development
    • Executive visibility campaigns
    • Personal brand positioning

    Selected work

    BRAND STRATEGY & POSITIONING

    Making complex work legible

    Designed the messaging architecture that let governments, employers, and talent each see their role in systems change.

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    CRISIS & REPUTATION MANAGEMENT

    Building the system before the fire

    Crisis infrastructure for young activists facing risks from government surveillance to kidnapping.

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    INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING

    From proof of concept to policy commitments

    Built the communications engine that converted four years of groundwork into nine government pledges.

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    BRAND STRATEGY & POSITIONING

    Global reach through local voices

    700% engagement growth by handing the mic to young changemakers across 135 countries.

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    THOUGHT LEADERSHIP & EXECUTIVE POSITIONING

    Building the infrastructure that turns experts into recognized voices

    From limited brand recognition to first-call source for policymakers, journalists, and global audiences.

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    AI COMMUNICATIONS & STRATEGY

    AI communications & strategy

    Helping organizations communicate about AI, use AI to expand what communications teams can do, and build the governance and literacy infrastructure that makes responsible adoption possible.

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    Whether you're scaling, transforming, or navigating complexity — let's figure out what you need.