Siobhan Hogan
About Siobhan Hogan
Siobhan Hogan is a Supporter Care Executive at Sightsavers, with a background in development management and a focus on poverty reduction. She has experience working with disadvantaged communities and has held various roles in non-profit organizations since the early 2000s.
Work at Sightsavers
Siobhan Hogan has served as a Supporter Care Executive at Sightsavers since 2019. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the experience of supporters and ensuring effective communication between the organization and its donors. Her work contributes to the mission of Sightsavers, which aims to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote equal opportunities for people with disabilities. Hogan's experience in supporter care is vital for maintaining strong relationships with supporters and facilitating their engagement with the organization's initiatives.
Previous Experience at DonorsChoose.org
Before joining Sightsavers, Siobhan Hogan worked at DonorsChoose.org as a Fulfillment Experience Agent from 2017 to 2018. Based in New York, she was responsible for ensuring that donors' contributions were effectively utilized in classrooms. This role involved coordinating with teachers and managing the fulfillment of resources requested by educators. Her experience at DonorsChoose.org provided her with valuable insights into donor engagement and the importance of fulfilling commitments to supporters.
Education and Expertise
Siobhan Hogan holds a Master's degree in Poverty Reduction and Development Management from The University of Birmingham, which she completed from 2010 to 2013. She also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Political Studies from The University of Stirling between 1991 and 1995. Hogan's educational background equips her with a strong foundation in development management, particularly in the context of poverty reduction. Her expertise is complemented by her advocacy for education as a fundamental human right.
Background in Non-Profit Organizations
Hogan has a diverse background in non-profit organizations, having worked in various roles that emphasize capacity building and sustainability. She served as a Management Committee Member at the Volunteers Association for Bangladesh from 2015 to 2018, where she contributed to initiatives aimed at supporting disadvantaged communities. Additionally, her role as a Development Consultant at AdviceUK from 2004 to 2010 involved working on projects that addressed social exclusion and community development.
Early Career and Community Engagement
Siobhan Hogan began her career with a role as a Millennium Awards Assistant at The City of Edinburgh Council in 2001. This position, although brief, marked her entry into community engagement and project management. Throughout her career, Hogan has demonstrated a commitment to working with socially excluded communities, focusing on creating opportunities for positive change through education and development initiatives.