Longtime licensing executive Colleen Glendening passed away on June 16 at age 53.

Colleen served as Director of Licensing for Idea Nuova for 20 years, and was integral to all facets of the company’s licensed products from initial presentations to contract negotiations, concept development, production, sales, and marketing. She was beloved by the teams at licensing partners including Disney, Nickelodeon, and Universal.

While working full-time, Colleen also served as Events Registration Lead on the Women’s Ministry board and volunteered as Chief Administrator of the US Branch for the non-profit organization Rhema Partnership.

Colleen is remembered by her family, friends, and colleagues as a woman of integrity, sincerity, deep faith, and devotion.