Sarah MacKin

Sarah Mackin serves as the Director of the AHOPE Needle Exchange at the Boston Public Health Commission, overseeing New England's largest needle exchange and harm reduction program since October 2010. With a focus on high-risk intravenous drug users, particularly those affected by HIV/AIDS, Sarah develops strategic goals, supervises staff, and ensures compliance with various health department contracts and regulations. Sarah's extensive background includes roles in public health advocacy, program coordination, and outreach, alongside participation in committees aimed at enhancing state-level HIV/AIDS services. Sarah holds a Master's degree in Health Policy and Management from Boston University and a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Bryn Mawr College.