Helen Foley has extensive experience in communications and marketing, currently serving as Faculty Communications Manager for Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle University since April 2016. In this role, Helen is responsible for managing communications for the NIHR Newcastle Biomedical Research Centre. Prior to this, Helen held positions at Elanders Ltd as Marketing Manager and Marketing Executive, where responsibilities included strategic marketing planning, communications activities for B2B and B2C products, and brand promotion. Experience also includes roles at Northumbria University as Marketing and Communications Officer and International Marketing Communications Officer, focusing on international recruitment and marketing strategies. Helen's academic background encompasses a Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, a Professional Certificate in Marketing, an MA in Gender Studies, and a BA in Spanish and French.