Sian has a degree and postgraduate qualification from the University of Warwick and joined King's in 2005 after 23 years in publishing, as a picture researcher and picture editor for UK national newspapers and international magazines.

In 2016 she was appointed Administrative Director at the Cicely Saunders Institute and works with the Trustees of the Institute's partner charity CS International www.cicelysaundersinternational.org to fundraise for palliative care research and training.

She is responsible for financial administration and communications including the charity's newsletter and website.