Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute

Frances Hayes is a marketing communications professional with more than 15 years of experience in strategic planning, marketing, advertising, communications and public relations. Hayes joined the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute (DWFI) at the University of Nebraska in 2018 as Communications Specialist and now serves as the Director of Communications and Public Relations.

Frances plays a key role in strategic communication of the institute's mission. She develops, implements and leads its internal and external communications, enhancing its reputation both domestically and internationally. Hayes also manages the coordination, program planning, administration and logistics necessary to execute the annual Water for Food Global Conference and other DWFI-sponsored symposia.

Frances is a native Nebraskan. She holds an interdisciplinary master's degree in marketing, communications & advertising and a bachelor of journalism degree, both from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.