With over a decade of experience at the intersection of financial capability, community development, and economic justice, Sarah has spearheaded initiatives that expand access to equitable banking services, financial coaching, and survivor-centered economic support programs. Prior to CDBA, she was an Economic Justice Senior Specialist at the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), managing a credit builder loan program and providing technical assistance to state and territorial coalitions. She previously served as Associate Director of TrustPlus at Neighborhood Trust Financial Partners, leading a team of financial coaches to innovate service delivery models for workers nationwide, and as Financial Capability Manager at Prosperity Connection, where she expanded coaching programs, built strategic partnerships, and developed financial products that fostered long-term financial stability. Sarah began her career as a Teach For America corps member in the Mississippi Delta, where she taught Spanish and worked to close opportunity gaps for students. A fluent Spanish speaker, she holds a Master of Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis and a Bachelor’s degree from Smith College.