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Biography

Sarah is currently the Chief of Staff for the Jeff Skoll Group. In addition, she helps a variety of organizations achieve their goals around impact-focused convenings, strategic community building, fundraising and communication functions. Prior, Sarah oversaw the Skoll Foundation's Community of Awardees and Skoll’s high-profile platforms including the Skoll World Forum, as the Vice President of Community and Convenings for 12 years. Earlier in her career, Sarah served in executive capacities in the public, private and government sectors including the X PRIZE Foundation, Girl Scouts, Porter Novelli International, Peace Corps, and the Clinton Administration.

Expertise

Economic OpportunityEducationEnvironmental SustainabilityHealthHuman RightsPeace and Human RightsSustainable Markets

Regional Focus

Central America, Central and Southern Asia, Eastern and Southern Africa, Eastern Asia, Middle East and North Africa, North America, South America, Southeast Asia, West and Central Africa

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