Prior to joining Tara in 2021 as Marketing and Communications Manager, Alesha worked for social inclusion charity School of Hard Knocks, where she shaped the marketing, brand and communications strategy. She also engaged with social issues during her time at School of Hard Knocks and founded the charity’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Board, which she currently serves on as Chairperson.

Alesha started her MarComms career at Chickenshed Theatre in 2016; it was here that she developed a holistic understanding of inclusion and diversity. She held a number of roles during her time at Chickenshed Theatre including the position of Communications and Social Media Manager. As well as being a Marketing and Communications professional, Alesha is also a theatre-maker and has put her own work on at various venues across the UK.