Sara Trainor Callard

Sara is a highly experienced development and communications professional with more than 20 years of nonprofit management and fundraising experience. She’s grateful to be a member of the Harvard Street team, as she’s passionate about working with vulnerable populations and addressing health disparities.

She received her MBA from Boston University, her BA in English from Boston College, and also attended Yale School of Management and Rhode Island School of Design, where she studied fine arts/painting.

Sara’s professional experience includes her roles as Director of Development, Grants Manager and Development Consultant with organizations such as Boston University, St Mary’s Center for Women & Children, the Forbes House Museum, Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA, Neighborhood House Charter School and Father Bills & Mainspring. In addition, she has worked as a freelance writer for Inc. Magazine and other local publications.

A single mom of two awesome teens, Sara enjoys painting, piano, writing poetry, and long walks with her Newfie-doodle. She enjoys using her skills as a writer/artist to tell stories that need to be heard, helping nonprofits like Harvard Street to make a difference for underserved communities.