Who we are Our team Our team Meet our team Sandra Bruce-Gordon Sandra is our Director & Chief Executive. She graduated from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, with a diploma in drama. Following university, she was appointed Director of the National Youth Theatre of Bermuda. In 1990 Sandra was part of the successful management team during Glasgow’s reign as European Capital of Culture. As Head of Service for local authorities, she was responsible for a variety of cultural services including theatres and galleries. As a CEO she was the first person to manage public libraries within the private sector. She was successful in winning bids for charities to run local authority services including libraries, theatres, and museums where those were threatened with closure. Prior to joining Paintings in Hospitals, she ran her own consulting company working on the development of culture and creative industries. Sandra was awarded Fellowship of the Royal Society of Arts for her work preserving cultural venues. Kevin Byrne Kevin is our Finance and General Manager. Biography following shortly.. Lucy Smith Lucy is our Philanthropy Manager. Lucy helps to develop fundraising strategies to support the vital work of our charity. To ensure people in care and community environments across the UK can access art and benefit from wellbeing activities, Lucy raises voluntary income by building partnerships with funders, companies and individuals who share our passion. Before 2015, Lucy was a film and TV industry professional, working in both development and post-production. She has a BA (Hons) in Drama and English and is a Script Development graduate of the National Film and Television School. Daughter of professional artists, Lucy is a lifelong art and culture lover, who enjoys working with others to make art accessible to all. Janet Bates Janet is one of our Relationship & Development Managers. She helps to develop our strategic partnerships at a national level and to deliver funded projects at ground level. Janet is a practising artist and graduated in 2010 with a BA in Fine Art after working in publishing for over 20 years. Dominic Harbour Dominic is one of our Relationship & Development Managers. He helps to develop our strategic partnerships at a national level and to deliver funded projects at ground level. His career as a Curator and Arts Administrator includes partnerships with Heritage Lottery Fund, English Heritage and The Foreign Office, plus many museums, galleries and health organisations. Rebecca Hamlin Rebecca is our Collection Manager. She manages our art loan process, ensuring our artworks are kept safe whether they are being stored, transported, or are on display. Rebecca has worked in art sales and gallery management all over the world. She has an MA in Aesthetics (Philosophy of Art) as well as a BA (Hons) in History of Art, Architecture and Design. Hannah Savage Hannah is our Art Technician. She has a passion for supporting creative communities. With a background in fine arts and years of experience in museum, gallery and studio settings, she brings both technical expertise and an eye for detail to her role. Hannah is committed to ensuring that every art piece is looked after and looking its best when displayed. She has an MA in contemporary art and is a practicing artist herself. Louis Small Louis is our Administration Assistant. He assists everyone in the company with any administrative processes. Louis has worked in multiple art related roles and admin positions at nonprofits. Louis is passionate about art and helping communities. Chun Kee Chun is our Prospect Research Intern. Studying a BSc in Global Health and Social Medicine from King's College London, she is a passionate advocate for increasing health equity. Chun has a professional background in corporate banking and venture capital, and is an avid musician. She works closely with the Philanthropy Manager in fundraising and expanding our prospect base, as well as developing innovative corporate partnership strategies. Maddie Came Maddie is our Volunteer Coordinator. She is responsible for recruiting, on-boarding and overseeing the volunteer opportunities we have within the charity. With an array of volunteer experiences and people-focused roles, Maddie makes sure our esteemed volunteers are in safe hands. She has a BSc in Psychology and Sociology and is currently studying an MSc in Environmental Psychology, researching the importance and impact of human-environment interactions. Help support our team by becoming a volunteer... Manage Cookie Preferences