Derek Hill

Derek Hill is an experienced professional with a strong background in mindfulness, stress management, and partnership development. Currently serving as a Mindfulness Teacher and Stress Management Coach at Waking Waves since November 2021, Derek also holds the position of Head of Charity Partnerships at Willfully, where responsibilities include developing partnership acquisition strategies and managing partner relationships. As a mindfulness teacher on the Insight Timer platform, Derek has created nine premium audio courses and 18 guided meditations. Previous roles include Head of Charity Strategy at Farewill, where Derek successfully expanded B2B partnerships, and Strategic Partnerships & Growth at No Isolation, focused on reducing loneliness through innovative technology. Derek's earlier experience at JustGiving involved various leadership roles in growth partnerships and commercial strategy, alongside positions at Save the Children and NSPCC. Derek holds a BA/BSc Joint Honours degree in Creative Writing and Business from The Manchester Metropolitan University.