Sarah Hetherington

Sarah Hetherington is a seasoned professional in event management with extensive experience in the philanthropic sector, currently serving as the Senior Philanthropy Event Manager at Cancer Research UK (CRUK) since May 2014. In this role, Sarah leads the Philanthropy Events team, overseeing strategy, programming, and team management. Previous positions at CRUK include Philanthropy Events Specialist focused on engaging philanthropists through events related to the Francis Crick Institute, and various roles in event management that involved cultivating and stewarding high-value supporters. Sarah's event management experience is complemented by a background in costume and performance design, having earned a Bachelor's degree from the Arts University College Bournemouth and worked in various creative capacities before transitioning fully into event management.