Meet the locals.

Award-winners. Change-makers. Storytellers by trade, trendsetters by instinct.

That venue everyone’s talking about? The crisis that never made headlines? The design you can’t escape? The email you had to open? Yeah, that’s us.

At We Are Brooklyn, we bring together the sharpest minds in PR, marketing, and content development to craft campaigns that make waves. We don’t just follow trends—we create them.

Now, meet the team behind the headlines, the ones shaping stories, and setting the stage for your brand’s next big move.

We are the masters of our craft, so you can be the master of yours.

  • A close-up head shot of Judith Silva in front of stone background.

    Judith Silva

    GROUP ACCOUNT DIRECTOR

    Judith is the mastermind behind some of the most successful multi-channel PR and marketing campaigns out there. With a wealth of experience working with big names like IKEA, TAFE Queensland, and the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), Judith has a proven track record of driving growth across the marketing ecosystem, and leading a team to success.

    With her talent for building brand engagement, developing user experience journey mapping, and creating compelling content, Judith is the perfect partner for businesses looking to take their marketing game to the next level. She’ll draw you in with her creativity, expertise, and passion for success, and is the one steering the ship when it comes to strategy, planning, and execution, gaining exceptional results for our clients.

    In the borough? When Judith isn’t marketing, she’s globetrotting. Having visited almost every continent on earth (save two!), her love for travel also fuels her passion for cooking and feeding her family and friends, a list you definitely want to be on!

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  • An image of Margaret Lawson on a beige chair, a professional head shot set in a studio.

    Margaret Lawson

    FOUNDER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR

    Margaret has been breaking new ground in the public relations space for more than 20 years. Her wealth of experience spans media relations, corporate communications and stakeholder engagement across a variety of sectors, building her broad network of tier-one media contacts, and an enviable list of clientele (she’s completed works for BP, the RSPCA, Puma Energy, Harlequin Mills & Boon, The Westin, and many more).

    Holding qualifications in business, journalism and aviation and with a number of PRIA wins beneath her belt, Margaret is sought after as the state’s pre-eminent reputational risk manager. With a creative approach and strategic mindset, Margaret excels at securing stakeholder buy-in and devising perception-boosting communication campaigns that help organisations build a strong media profile.

    In the borough? Margaret is a published songwriter and global traveller who loves experiencing the world through food and wine, popular culture, and nature. She’ll often be found jotting down her latest creative inspiration, notebook in one hand and an oaky chardonnay in the other.

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  • A head shot of Belinda Affran sitting in an extravagant chair, set in a studio space.

    Belinda Affran

    SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER

    Bel is an all-round creative player who designs compelling visual assets and identities for brands, always keeping her eye on international trends and drawing inspiration from sources including art, fashion, architecture, design, and textiles.

    Having built a career of over 15 years working closely with the architectural and interior design industry, Bel is passionate about creating truly integrated designs that translate far beyond the screen.

    Bel holds a bachelor’s degree in graphic design, combining studies in interior, product, graphic and 3D design. She has a particular aptitude and affinity for the hospitality industry, having worked on a number of restaurants and consumer clients across Brisbane and beyond, sharing her talent for weaving cohesive brand stories.

    In the borough? When Bel isn’t creating ground-breaking work for other businesses, she can be found at home designing custom wallpaper and art for her own new home and supervising her two boys’ arts and craft projects.

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  • An image of Tayla Harvey sitting on a chair in front of a styled background.

    Tayla Harvey

    ACCOUNT MANAGER

    Passionate about consumer marketing and media relations, Tayla is a multi-skilled operator in the field with a strong tenacity for empowering consumer brands across Brisbane. With a strong understanding of the hospitality and lifestyle communications landscape, Tayla has experience managing campaigns for brands including Ovello, Spyre, Da Biuso, Lula Rum, Galactic Donuts, Peppers Noosa Resorts & Villas, The Westin Hotel, and Domino’s.

    Tayla holds a Dual-Degree Bachelor of Communications and Arts, majoring in Digital Media and English, with her industry exposure in journalism and public relations enabling her to efficiently decipher the media landscape and propel her clients into the spotlight successfully. Tackling each project head-on, she has an eye for creative direction, a love for writing, and a way of understanding clients and their pain points to uncover the best path forward for results.

    In the borough? When Tayla isn’t shining a light on her clients, she can be found exploring the city, keeping up with cultural trends, and sampling what Brisbane’s best restaurants have on offer.

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