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Hayley Roberts

Hayley Roberts has more than 15 years of experience in strategic communications and marketing for mission-driven organizations. Before joining Issue Media Group, she served as communications director for the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, where she led branding, storytelling, and media initiatives for the newly formed philanthropic foundation. Previously, she worked on policy issues in metro Detroit, including regional transit, sustainability, and economic development.

In her nonprofit and philanthropic work, Roberts has seen firsthand the gaps in media coverage of critical issues and has long partnered with Issue Media Group on solutions journalism projects in Michigan. Roberts holds a Master of Arts in Digital Rhetoric and Professional Writing from Michigan State University and lives in Whitmore Lake with her husband and son.

Hayley's Latest Articles

2026 Reader Survey: Hope, Trust, and Perspective
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October 2, 2026

We asked readers what they value about IMG's journalism—here's what they said.

Getting there: How IMG covers the transportation stories that move communities
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September 17, 2026

Transportation is at the intersection of so many issues we cover. Here's how we're reporting on it across IMG — and what's next.

Soapbox Cincinnati wins big at Ohio’s Best Journalism awards
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June 24, 2026

IMG's Cincinnati team was recognized for their "Health Justice in Action" series.

A young African American girl walks across a row of tree stumps in front of a mural. The mural features a city and a house, as well as depictions of the water cycle.
Is 2026 the Year of the Neighborhood?
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March 11, 2026

At IMG, we have the distinct pleasure of reporting on people making a big impact on their communities. And the truth is, they’re often starting small.