Ciara Hayden

Ciara is a Senior Consultant in our Projects Team. She has worked at SHM since 2021 and has managed a number of projects for high-profile clients. Ciara combines intellectual rigour with creative flair and is particularly skilled at producing high-quality written deliverables.

Ciara has an MSc in Global Politics from The London School of Economics and a BA (Hons) in Archaeology and Egyptology from Brown University. After university, she was selected for a Fulbright Fellowship in Montenegro, during which she taught Biology and English and worked closely with the US State Department on sociocultural initiatives. Ciara also has experience in museums, US Congress, campaigns, and the service industry.

Outside of work, Ciara is an accomplished marathon runner and music lover. She is also the Director of the Shoot for the Stars Foundation, which provides scholarships for students who have overcome adversity.

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