Hadley Hege

Results-oriented Project Manager with over 8 years of experience in innovative research, program evaluation, and initiatives in criminal justice, health policy, and community advocacy. Extensive expertise in coordinating cross-functional teams, developing grant proposals, fundraising, and managing research-driven projects. Adept at working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders (public, private, & marginalized) to deliver impactful results. Strong organizational, creative communication, and strategic thinking skills, with a passion for criminal justice reform, public health initiatives, and healthy communities. Conducted thesis research on reproductive coercion, exploring the provider's perceptions, awareness, mechanisms, impact, prevention, and intervention methods, and policy recommendations.

Applying creative communication, and in connecting public & private stakeholders.

• Project Planning & Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Building
• Data Analysis & Ethical Research
• Legislative Advocacy & Grant Writing
• Public Relations & Community Outreach
• Creative Storytelling & Public Speaking

Creative Communication & Public Engagement:

• Developed strong public speaking and presentation skills through professional acting experiences with the Pioneer Theatre Company and other regional productions, including Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Prep.
• Trained in performance and communication techniques at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Atlantic Theater Company, and New York Film Academy , enhancing the ability to engage diverse audiences, present complex ideas clearly, and build rapport with stakeholders.
• Represented by McCarty Talent Agency, furthering experience in collaboration, creative problem-solving, and adaptability in high-pressure environments.

Agile Storytelling:

• Able to craft and deliver compelling narratives, drawing from extensive training and performance experience to effectively connect with audiences and stakeholders.
• Represented by McCarty Talent Agency, furthering experience in collaboration, creative problem-solving, and adaptability in high-pressure environments.
• Skilled at creating engaging presentations and communicating complex ideas, furthering external relations and community outreach efforts.
• Developed active listening, adaptability, and stakeholder engagement skills through long form improv training at The People's Improv Theater.