Aoife Hyde
About Aoife Hyde
Aoife Hyde is a Strategy & Policy Associate at Ofcom, where she has worked since 2020. She has a background in law and social policy, having held previous positions at Trinity College Dublin, Ofcom, and the Irish Penal Reform Trust.
Current Role at Ofcom
Aoife Hyde currently serves as a Strategy & Policy Associate at Ofcom, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she is involved in developing and implementing strategies that influence policy decisions within the organization. Her work contributes to the regulatory framework governing communications in the UK, ensuring that policies are effective and responsive to the needs of the public and industry.
Previous Experience at Ofcom
Before her current role, Aoife Hyde worked at Ofcom as a Graduate Policy Associate from 2018 to 2020. During this two-year tenure, she gained valuable experience in policy analysis and development, contributing to various projects that shaped communications regulation in the UK. Her work involved collaborating with stakeholders and conducting research to inform policy decisions.
Research Assistant at Trinity College Dublin
In 2017, Aoife Hyde worked as a Research Assistant at Trinity College Dublin in the School of Law for a period of four months. This role allowed her to engage in legal research and support academic projects, enhancing her understanding of legal frameworks and policy implications within the context of higher education.
Internship at Irish Penal Reform Trust
Aoife Hyde gained early experience in policy and research as a Policy and Research Intern at the Irish Penal Reform Trust from 2016 to 2017. Over five months, she contributed to initiatives focused on penal reform, conducting research that informed policy recommendations and advocacy efforts within the organization.
Educational Background
Aoife Hyde holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Oxford, where she studied from 2013 to 2016. Additionally, she earned a Master of Science in Social Policy from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in 2018. Her academic achievements include scoring 605 points in the Irish Leaving Certificate, placing her in the top 0.03% nationally.