Sara Darwish, Mpp Email & Phone Number

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

• Support the Department of Defense’s Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Analyze DoD policies to assess federal DEI regulation compliance and propose areas for change
• Authored an Equity Action Plan progress report to the Deputy Secretary of Defense
• Travel to at-risk military installations to conduct On-Site Installation Evaluations
• Co-author internal DoD policy and coordinate with stakeholders across the Department for publication
• Awards: Volunteer of the Year,… Show more

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Project Title: Are Gifted Programs Beneficial to Underserved Students? An Examination of the Malleable Factors and Conditions Associated with Beneficial Academic and Social-Emotional Factors for Students- Compile North Carolina school district data on Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) programs.- Disseminate district profiles including racial and.

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Project Title: North Carolina Food Resiliency Plan Post-COVID 19- Assist Duke University and NC State University researchers with an analysis of state and national-level responses to food insecurity as a result of COVID-19.- Compile and code relevant news articles and reports describing the impact of COVID-19 on food security and the agriculture industry.

Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area

- Assisted the office of Representative-Elect Brian Farkas (House District 9).- Researched gerrymandering and redistricting in North Carolina.- Produced memos and other resources to aid in constituent work and legislative strategy.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

• Oversaw the implementation of the State of North Carolina internship program, which gives college students across the state valuable work experience in state government.
• Worked with Secretary of Administration Machelle Sanders and her team to execute the Lady Cardinal Mentorship Program for young women interested in STEM.
• Aided the State Youth Council and regional youth councils with their goals of supporting North Carolina youth.
• Coordinated the distribution of grants to… Show more
• Coordinated the distribution of grants to organizations for women and youth across the state. Show less

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Supported Dr. Kim Ebert’s research on the privatization of immigration control within the context of public opinion and policy.
• Collected and organized longitudinal data from groups involved in privatized immigration control, using NVivo for qualitative analysis.
• Wrote analytic memos on state and national immigration policy, as well as social and demographic elements of these populations.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Assisted the organization’s goal of electing progressive female candidates in North Carolina by organizing fundraising events and soliciting donations.
• Planned trainings for candidates and campaign managers on implementing campaign strategies and effective legislating.
• Worked with the communications team to create marketing materials and social media content to promote women running for office.

• Assisted the office of the Senate Democratic Whip, Sen. Jay Chaudhuri, by staffing Senate sessions and completing administrative tasks.
• Produced analytic memos on legislation regarding redistricting and eliminating gerrymandering in the state.
• Researched potential policy imperatives, including accessibility to health care and affordable housing.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Assisted the NC Council for Women and Youth Involvement with policy research and project development regarding the advancement of women and girls across the state.
• Organized programming for the Council's various initiatives, including the Status of Women Report and State Youth Councils.
• Promoted the Council’s work through social media and the development of a multi-platform outreach plan to engage community partners.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Conducted independent research on accessibility to feminine hygiene products in North Carolina under the mentorship of RTI researchers.
• Presented research at the 63rd United Nations Council on the Status of Women, as well as attending the other sessions of the council.
• Shared research and policy recommendations with local advocates in NC with the purpose of advancing the status of women in the state.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Connected the NC State community with international occurrences, ideas, and people to broaden their scope of knowledge.
• Assisted department heads Dr. Seth Murray and Dr. Anna Bigelow and other members of the departments with both daily activities and long-term projects.
• Coordinated department-sponsored events and developed a weekly newsletter to be sent out to students of the department.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Contributed to the growth of the station’s image as the lead organizer of WKNC programs and activities on campus and in the Raleigh community.
• Assisted with planning and executing events to generate interest in the station.
• Coordinated with local venues to manage ticket giveaways and advertising.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Fundraised for international programs providing aid and development to international communities.
• Communicated with community leaders to spread knowledge regarding global communities in crisis.
• Planned events to encourage engagement with the organization and awareness of international humanitarian efforts.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Led an outlet that informed the student body and the general community of noteworthy information and occurrences taking place in proximity to campus.
• Worked on editing articles, leading meetings, and assisting both the News staff and the News Editor.
• Collaborated with the other members of Senior Staff on various projects and generally promoting the publication.

Master Of Public Policy

Relevant Coursework: Policy Analysis, Microeconomics and Public Policy-Making, Statistics for Policy Makers, The Politics of the Policy.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba In Arabic And Political Science, Minor In Social Work, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Sigma Xi, Model United Nations, Student Media, Pi Sigma Alpha