1. Halley Cohen
32 FELTRIM AVENUE EXETER, DEVON EX2 4RP halleycohen@me.com
TEL 01392 253073 MOB 07985 002241
Testimonials
“Halley stepped in at short notice, very quickly grasped the issues and was immediately effective.
Refugees were a high profile issue at the time, the demands on Halley were continuous and she had to
work under pressure…Halley handled all this with great skill and professionalism. She displayed high
levels of interpersonal skills, remained calm and contributed significantly to overall policy…She is an
outstanding individual, who knows what she wants to achieve, and combines tack with determination. I
recommendherverywarmlyindeed.”
- Lord Dubs,Ministerfor Northern Ireland(formerChiefExecutive,Refugee Council)
I found her to be efficient, creative and trustworthy. The nature of her work at the Medical Foundation
was not easy, dealing with the press to promote the charity’s work while preserving the privacy of the
clients’ experiences. In working with both she showed tact and initiative. I alwaysenjoyed working with
Ms. Cohenas she has a sweetnature anda good sense of humour.”
- John McCarthy CBE, Patron of Freedomfrom Torture
“As a press officer, Halley tirelessly campaigned for amendments to the Asylum and Immigration Bill and
continued to publicise its pernicious aspects after it became law. Her work included a publication
Hungry but not Starving…She commissioned and edited the report [on Punjabi Sikh clients]. During
Halley’s year with the Medical Foundation, she proved herself a reliable and enthusiastic colleague. She
was able to work effectively with experienced professionals as well as volunteer staff. I am very pleased
to recommendherwhole-heartedlyforbothherprofessional andherpersonal qualities.”
- HelenBamber OBE, former Director of Freedomfrom Torture
“She’s a strong writer who supports that and all her other strengths with what a Texas football coach
friend of mine calls “a whole bunch of want-to.” I endorse her without reservation and with
considerable enthusiasm.”
- Jack Falla,Assistant Professor,Boston University
“I have consulted her many times for advice on projects in the Education Department, and have been
impressed by her willingness to help and her approach to her work. Halley exhibits remarkable tenacity
in pursuit of her goals...Halley has the ability to get on well with other members of staff and her calm
efficientapproachtoherwork wouldbe anasset toany organisationwhichemploysher.”
- PhilipDiamond,Manager, Further and Higher Education, Institute of Physics