Laura Hastie
About Laura Hastie
Laura Hastie is a Senior Digital Marketing Officer at Mind, where she has worked since 2017. She has extensive experience in digital marketing, communications, and fundraising within the charity sector, complemented by her studies in law and digital marketing.
Current Role at Mind
Laura Hastie serves as the Senior Digital Marketing Officer at Mind, a prominent mental health charity in London, United Kingdom. She has held this position since 2017, contributing to the organization's digital marketing strategies for over seven years. In her role, she focuses on enhancing Mind's online presence and engagement through effective digital communication and marketing initiatives.
Previous Experience at Mind
Laura Hastie has a significant history with Mind, having worked in various capacities since 2011. She started as a Communications Assistant from 2011 to 2012, then served as a Communications Officer (secondment) in 2013 for six months. Following that, she was promoted to Senior Digital Fundraising Officer from 2015 to 2017, before taking on her current role. This extensive experience has equipped her with a deep understanding of the charity's mission and operations.
Education and Professional Development
Laura Hastie has pursued a diverse educational background. She studied at the University of Strathclyde, earning a Bachelor's degree in International Business and Modern Languages from 1999 to 2004. She later attended ESSEC Business School and Universidad de Zaragoza for a year abroad. In recent years, she completed a Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing at The Institute of Direct and Digital Marketing from 2017 to 2019 and is currently pursuing a part-time Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL) at BPP Law School.
Experience in the Charity Sector
Laura Hastie has extensive experience in the charity sector, having worked with various organizations. Before her tenure at Mind, she was a Community Fundraising Officer at SCIAF from 2008 to 2009 and held multiple roles at Oxfam, including Fundraising Assistant and Campaign Executive. She also worked at Union Chapel UK as a Margins Project Fundraiser and at RICHMOND BOROUGH MIND as a Fundraising and Communications Officer. This background has provided her with a strong foundation in fundraising, communications, and campaigning.
Passion for Social Justice and Mental Health
Laura Hastie is passionate about social justice, human rights, and mental health and wellbeing. Her commitment to these causes is reflected in her professional choices and the roles she has undertaken within the charity sector. This dedication drives her work at Mind, where she aims to promote mental health awareness and support for individuals in need.