Megan Hanson
About Megan Hanson
Megan Hanson is a Senior Partnerships Manager at Save the Children UK, with extensive experience in communications and partnerships across various organizations. She has lived and worked in multiple countries, gaining diverse cultural insights and advocating for gender equality and global social issues.
Work at Save the Children
Megan Hanson has been serving as the Senior Partnerships Manager at Save the Children UK since 2018. In this role, she focuses on building and managing partnerships that support the organization's mission to improve children's lives globally. Her experience in partnership management and her commitment to addressing global inequalities contribute to the effectiveness of her work at Save the Children.
Previous Experience in Corporate Partnerships
Prior to her current role, Megan held several positions in corporate partnerships. She worked at The Prince's Trust as the National Corporate Partnerships Manager and later as the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager. Her responsibilities included managing a team and focusing on partnerships within the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications sectors. Additionally, she served as Head of Partnerships at The Womanity Foundation, where she further developed her expertise in partnership management.
Experience at Unilever
Megan Hanson worked at Unilever in various roles from 2013 to 2015. She began as a Communications Assistant in Casablanca, Morocco, and later transitioned to a Global Communications role focused on Sustainable Living Brands in London. During her tenure, she contributed to the Unilever Sustainable Living Program, which aimed to change consumer attitudes towards health, environment, equality, diversity, and education.
Education and Language Skills
Megan holds a BA in Modern Languages and Cultures from the University of Durham, where she studied French, Russian, and Arabic from 2009 to 2013. She also studied Arabic at Alexandria University for 11 months in 2011 and Russian at Tomsk State University for 11 months in 2012. Her educational background equips her with strong language skills and cultural understanding, enhancing her ability to work in diverse international environments.
Cultural Experience and Advocacy
Megan has lived and worked in various countries, including France, Russia, Egypt, and Morocco. These experiences have provided her with immersive cultural insights. She advocates for gender equality, influenced by her upbringing as one of five daughters. Megan believes in flexible and collaborative work with like-minded organizations to address global inequalities and injustices.