Sarah Swain

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.