Sarah_H

About me

I'm a communications leader and former journalist with 15+ years' experience spanning national newsrooms and the health tech sector. I began my career producing and editing news for ITV, Sky News and ITN, before moving into strategic communications as Head of Communications at Airfinity, a health data company.

At Airfinity I built the PR function from scratch, growing media coverage to 20,000 citations a year and delivering campaigns that influenced global health policy. This included working closely with NGOs including Oxfam, MSF, Unicef and The ONE Campaign on issues ranging from vaccine equity to pandemic preparedness.

Alongside my professional work, I have volunteered pro bono communications support to charities, helping with campaign development and media strategy. I also volunteer with my children's school PTA, supporting fundraising and community events.

My skills sit at the intersection of editorial judgement, strategic communications, and data storytelling — translating complex technical information into narratives that reach and resonate with the right audiences. I'm also experienced in media training, crisis communications, and stakeholder engagement across media, government, pharma and academia.

I'm looking to apply these skills in a governance or advisory capacity, supporting charities focused on health, science and medical research. Having spent my career working at the intersection of public health and media, I want to help mission-driven organisations communicate their work with greater impact and reach the audiences that matter most.

What am I looking for?

I'm interested in trustee or advisory roles with charities and NGOs working in health, public health, medical research, or science communication. I'm particularly drawn to organisations working at the intersection of health and policy, or those using data and research to drive public understanding and behaviour change.

I can add most value in areas of communications strategy, media relations, and campaign development — helping organisations tell their story more effectively, reach new audiences, and build their public profile. I'm also well-placed to support on crisis communications, media training for spokespeople, and stakeholder engagement.

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