Sarah Edwards Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

- Author and develop NACo research reports; conduct interviews with county officials; provide research support for entire Counties Futures Lab portfolio. - Clean and analyze quarterly data from the U.S. Treasury for the ARPA Local Government Investment Tracker in tandem with the Brookings Institution and National League of Cities to support further analysis and advocacy.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

- Analyzed county data from the American Rescue Plan Act and other COVID-19 related expenditures; highlighted key examples and innovative practices for research briefs, webinars, and public presentations. - Supported writing and developing NACo research reports and articles; conducted data analysis; developed data visualizations.- Respond to requests for information, data and technical assistance from NACo members, county officials, county staff, academia, NACo staff and other interested parties.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

- Collected data related to American Rescue Plan Act expenditures; maintained and categorized database for both internal and external use at NACo. - Assisted with writing and editing NACo research reports; responded to research requests from county officials and other interested parties.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

- Conducted independent research on current metropolitan and urban challenges; drafted literature reviews; tracked congressional legislation; analyzed newspaper databases and summarized findings; edited grant proposals; designed monthly newsletters for over 1,800 subscribers.- Assisted the Director on the research and development of his forthcoming book manuscript, "Roots of the Riot: Race, Policy, and Neighborhood Inequality."

Navigated the organization through the COVID-19 crisis and transitioned programming into an entirely virtual space, including delivery of curriculum, coach training, and bolstering access and inclusion principles.

Greater San Diego Area

Coordinated all aspects of volunteer recruitment and retention including:- conducting trainings for 500-600 volunteers per year- organizing program logistics for more than 1,300 program participants per year- designing and implementing improvements for recruitment, retention, and outreach leading to a sustained 20% growth each fiscal year.- developing partnerships with local universities, community organizations, and corporations- representing Girls on the Run for live broadcast segments on NBC and CBS News

Walla Walla, Wa

Assisted with upper division politics classes and served as a resource for students who wished to pursue a degree in Politics, and met with students struggling with their written work and analytical skills.

San Diego, Ca

Researched policy initiatives and compiled reports; assisted with community outreach and media communications. Managed daily constituent calls and inquiries; provided logistical and programming support for outreach events in the community.

San Diego, Ca

Master Of Public Policy, Social Policy, 4.0

Bachelor'S Degree, Politics, 3.8

Activities and Societies: Delta Gamma Sorority, Varsity Lacrosse, Theater

Peace And Conflict Studies