Philanthropy Director
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Julide Troedson is Philanthropy Director at Make-A-Wish UK, with over 25 years’ experience in high-value fundraising and relationship management across the arts, heritage, and charity sectors. She has worked on projects raising over £100m, and is recognised for building strategic partnerships that deliver measurable, lasting impact.
Julide’s career includes roles with leading institutions including Bankside Gallery, Tate, Design Museum, The Royal Academy of Arts, and Sotheby’s, as well as major health and children's charities such as Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity, Marie Curie, and Moorfields Eye Charity.
She has a BA Hons and MA in History of Art & Architecture.
Art of Wishes Business Development Lead
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Megan is Business Development Lead at Art of Wishes, where she leads partnerships across the art, culture and luxury sectors, developing high-impact collaborations with artists, patrons, brands and institutions.
She previously served as Head of Business Development at ArtTactic, an art-market research and consulting firm specialising in contemporary art. Among her headline projects was a collaboration with Arts Council England, exploring new models to support regional museums across the UK in acquiring works by contemporary artists.
Earlier in her career, Megan spent a decade at Stephen Ongpin Fine Art, the leading specialist gallery for pre-contemporary original drawings, concluding her tenure as Gallery Director.
She began her career in finance at Barclays Capital in San Francisco, and holds a BA in History of Art and Architecture from Harvard University and a Master’s degree in Art Business with distinction from Sotheby’s Institute of Art.
Art of Wishes & Special Events Lead
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Emily Way is Art of Wishes & Special Events Lead at Make-A-Wish UK, responsible for overseeing the delivery of a programme of events to support the charity’s high-value fundraising initiatives. Emily previously spent over 15 years at Christie’s, holding a senior role supporting the delivery of over 200 events annually across international locations including London, New York, Paris, Basel, Gstaad, Monaco and Moscow.
She has a BA (Hons) in English Literature & Media.
Art of Wishes Marketing & Communications Manager
Jan Finley is Marketing & Communications Manager at Make-A-Wish UK, overseeing all marketing for Art of Wishes. Since joining in 2023, she has supported key events, including two Art of Wishes Galas, a Ladies Lunch, and several brand partnerships.
Jan has over 25 years’ experience in brand management and marketing communications with a career background in several Global corporate businesses, managing well-known FMCG brands and leading integrated communication campaigns.
She has BA Hons in Sociology and Social Policy from Durham University.
Art of Wishes Coordinator
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Hannah Tobin is Art of Wishes Coordinator at Make-A-Wish UK supporting the delivery of fundraising events and relationships with donors and partners. Before moving into her current role, Hannah held another position at Make-A-Wish UK, giving her a strong understanding of the charity and its work. She enjoys working at the intersection of art, philanthropy and meaningful impact.
She studied History at university and began her career in the heritage sector. Hannah has also worked in the Houses of Parliament, gaining experience in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.
