Dr Penny Hayes is a researcher, editor and writer in policy, economics and social impact. Penny has wavy hair and wears glasses and a dark blue dress.

Dr Penny Hayes AE BA MA PhD

Researcher, editor and writer in policy, economics and social change

Penny Hayes is a skilled and experienced editor, researcher and consultant with a professional background in political studies and economics. She's a clear and engaging writer with a particular interest in public policy, mental health and social change.

After a broad career in the higher education sector, Penny trained and worked with Capstone Editing before switching to freelance editing and policy consulting. A Professional-level member of IPEd, she gained her editing accreditation in 2024. Find out more about Penny's policy expertise at Doctor Pen Policy Analysis and Editing.

• Penny specialises in: report writing and editing, policy evaluation, data analysis, economics and statistics, research and academic editing.

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'My mix of policy evaluation skills and clear communication through writing and editing allows me to work in ways that make a difference to people's lives.'

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