​Women make up nearly 70% of the PR and communications workforce. Yet ownership and equity at the agency level still skew disproportionately male, particularly among large firms.

​In an industry powered by women's labor and influence, the question isn't just who does the work. It's who owns it.

​This Women's History Month, The PR Girl Manifesto is bringing together founders, practitioners, and peers for an intimate panel and networking evening centered on female-founded PR and communications agencies. We'll explore what ownership really looks like in modern PR: from building and leading agencies to setting boundaries, redefining success, and shaping the future of the industry.

​What to Expect

​An intimate, curated evening designed for connection, conversation, and visibility.

​The night will feature a moderated panel conversation with female founders and agency leaders, thoughtful audience dialogue, and dedicated networking time with peers across the PR and communications industry.

​Throughout the evening, guests can enjoy:

​• A glam refresh touch-up station by Live Tinted, offering on-site touch-ups and a shade-inclusive product experience
• A portrait studio for elevated, professional headshots
• Light bites from HoneyBrains and refreshments provided by Wander + Ivy and Lyre's.

​VIP attendees will also receive curated gift bags featuring products from Briogeo, Nioxin, Shea Yeleen, Live Tinted, Go Getter Girl, and additional partner brands.

​Meet the Panelists

​Kanessa Tixe Talent Manager & PR Strategist, TS Collective

​Kanessa Tixe has spent over two decades at the intersection of PR, global marketing, and talent management — and she started long before most people enter the industry. Beginning her PR and branding work as a teenager, she built a reputation early for tenacity, crossover instinct, and the ability to elevate clients into rooms most can't access.

​Her career spans City Hall under mayors Giuliani and Bloomberg, established firms including Rubenstein PR and Quinn PR, and now TS Collective, a New York-based talent management and PR firm where she represents high-profile clients across entertainment and fashion. Her placements span Entertainment Tonight, Variety, and The Tonight Show, with brand collaborations ranging from Mugler and Saint Laurent to Dolce & Gabbana and Macy's. Her client roster includes Maluma, Anok Yai, Canelo Álvarez, and Residente.

​Known for creatively amplifying multicultural narratives and building genuine global recognition, Kanessa is a strategist who understands that great PR doesn't just tell stories — it builds worlds.

​Tiff Knighten Founder, Brand Curators

​Tiff Knighten is an award-winning PR strategist and the founder of Brand Curators, a PR and brand management agency dedicated to helping influential people build, amplify, and monetize their brands. Recognized by Business Insider as a Top PR Pro in the Creator Economy and named a 2024 Distinguished Communicator of Color by the Diversity Action Alliance, Tiff brings deep expertise in public relations, digital strategy, and culturally resonant brand storytelling.

​A graduate of Seton Hall University with a degree in Public Relations and Journalism, she has spent her career at the forefront of where influence, identity, and industry intersect.

​Melody Serafino Co-Founder, No. 29 Communications

​Melody is a writer and media relations professional who understands the importance of telling a good story — from both sides of the page. 

​Over her 20+ year career, Melody has written for publications and overseen media relations for established brands, nonprofits, startups, artists and filmmakers. No. 29 clients include TED, VEJA, the UN, and more.  

​Melody regularly guest lectures at Parsons School of Design, has taught at New York University, and speaks at events around the world on the power of PR and storytelling. She is a 2023 PRNEWS Top Women in PR Award Nominee and has been featured in Fast Company, Bloomberg, InsideHook, Coveteur, PR Week, Photobook, The PR Net, and more. No. 29 has been named to The PR Net 100 list for the past five years.

​Who This Is For

​PR and communications professionals at every stage, whether you're building your own agency, growing inside one, or simply trying to understand what ownership in this industry can look like for you.