Hayley Collings

A former local newspaper journalist, Hayley moved into communications and PR as a UK police press officer in 2010, supporting Hampshire Constabulary's road traffic, major incident, and serious and organised crime teams. She then joined the Association of Chief Police Officers (now NPCC) where she became Acting Director of Communications; managing crisis and reputation issues within the UK Police Service and working with 10 Downing Street, The Home Office, COBRA and 44 police forces across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

A member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations and an advocate for ethical practice and transparency, Hayley joined IAATO in October 2017 to support and strengthen the Association's mission of promoting the practice of safe and environmentally responsible private-sector travel to the Antarctic.

Hayley loves travel, music and being outdoors, and has hiked several long distance trails across the UK. She and her family live in Sherwood Forest, England.