EMERGE
Sarah Swain, MSW, currently serves as the Managing Director of Program Strategy and Innovation at EMERGE since September 2022. Previously, Sarah held the position of Deputy Director of Innovation & Engagement for the Harris County Precinct One Commissioner Rodney Ellis, where responsibilities included building a new subdivision focused on innovation and engagement. Sarah has extensive experience at BakerRipley, progressing from Manager of Program Design to Director of Design & Innovation, overseeing teams and leading initiatives in socioeconomic mobility, health, wellness, and disaster recovery. Sarah also contributed to academia as an Adjunct Faculty member at the University of Houston and has a history of grant management and evaluation, highlighted by a role at Literacy Advance of Houston. Sarah holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Texas A&M University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Houston.
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EMERGE
High-achieving students from low-income backgrounds often face significant barriers when it comes to accessing the nation’s top colleges. EMERGE partners with local school districts to help these students ignite their potential and gain access to top colleges that offer generous financial aid. EMERGE students graduate at eight times the national average for students in their demographic, frequently with minimal debt. Even more, they learn to maximize their unique strengths and talents and embrace their identities to become influential leaders in their own lives and communities.