Sara Hook
About Sara Hook
Sara Hook serves as the Joint Head of Account Management for Corporate Partnerships at Mind, where she has worked since 2019. She has a diverse background in partnership management, having held positions at organizations such as Help for Heroes and the National Literacy Trust.
Current Role at Mind
Sara Hook serves as the Joint Head of Account Management for Corporate Partnerships at Mind, a mental health charity based in London, United Kingdom. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the organization for five years. In her role, she manages key partnerships with organizations such as Moto in the Community, Alf Turner, and Flying Flowers at Help for Heroes. Her responsibilities include overseeing the development and maintenance of corporate relationships that support Mind's mission.
Previous Experience in Corporate Partnerships
Prior to her current role, Sara Hook gained extensive experience in corporate partnerships. She worked as the Corporate Partnerships Manager at National Literacy Trust from 2015 to 2017, where she developed strategic partnerships to enhance the organization's initiatives. Before that, she served as the Sports Partnerships Manager at Help for Heroes from 2017 to 2019, focusing on building relationships within the sports sector. Additionally, she was an Account Manager for Corporate Partnerships at The Outward Bound Trust from 2012 to 2015.
Early Career and Internships
Sara Hook began her career with an internship at Leonard Cheshire Disability in 2012, where she worked for three months as an Events Intern. This early experience laid the groundwork for her future roles in account management and corporate partnerships. She also served as the Membership Secretary for the Kitchener Scholars Association from 2013 to 2015, which further developed her skills in managing organizational relationships.
Educational Background
Sara Hook completed her A Levels at Philip Morant School and College, achieving grades A, A, and B from 2002 to 2007. She then pursued higher education at the University of Kent, where she studied English and American Literature, earning a BA (Hons) degree from 2009 to 2012. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation for her career in account management and corporate partnerships.
Involvement with Invictus Games
In her current role at Mind, Sara Hook oversees sponsors, supporters, and Gift in Kind partners for the UK Delegation to the Invictus Games Sydney 2018. This involvement highlights her capability in managing high-profile partnerships and her commitment to supporting veterans through mental health initiatives.