Esther McIlvain

Esther McIlvain has extensive experience in marketing and communications, currently serving as the Vice President of Marketing & Communications at Hawkers Asian Street Food since November 2018. Previously, Esther held positions including Senior Director of Brand Marketing and Director of Communications at the same company. Prior to that, Esther worked at Uproar PR from May 2015 to October 2018 as an Account Manager, overseeing multiple hospitality and consumer accounts, and developed strategic story ideas and media coverage. Earlier roles included positions at The Brooks Group Public Relations, where Esther represented notable lifestyle brands and personalities, and served as an Assistant Publicist. Esther began their career at the University of Florida, earning a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations while also taking on leadership roles in student ambassador programs.