About

Rob Hadley is a journalist, communications professional, and advisor with extensive international experience spanning media, humanitarian operations, public affairs, and social advocacy. His career has included reporting and field assignments across Africa with Associated Press, where he covered major political and humanitarian events in countries including Kenya, Sudan, Rwanda, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. He also worked as a press photographer documenting South Africa’s post-apartheid transition throughout Southern Africa.

In addition to his journalism background, Rob has held senior communications and stakeholder engagement roles in complex humanitarian and political environments, including supporting South Africa’s first democratic all-race elections in 1994 and managing media relations during humanitarian operations in conflict-affected regions.

Based in Vancouver, Rob has also led addiction treatment teams and is actively involved in advocacy and education related to transgender inclusion and LGBTQ+ issues. He serves on advisory bodies including the City of Vancouver LGBTQ Advisory Board and the Vancouver Police Department Sexual Diversity and Gender Inclusivity Advisory Board, while continuing to provide training, public speaking, and writing on diversity, inclusion, and social policy.