Working in academia since 2009, Polly has spent the majority of her career delivering Media Technology graduates to the industry whilst working as the course leader for Solent Universities Media Technology programme. Since Sept 2022 she has been working as the Learning and Development Lead for Media at Eviden. During the last few years her focus on resolving issues surrounding the educational pipeline and diversity and inclusivity has seen her sit on boards for several organisations as a SMPTE Education Director, a SMPTE UK Manager, a IET Media Network Committee member and the Head of Education for Women in Streaming Media.