Sarah Hooker Bentley

Sarah Hooker Bentley has a diverse and extensive work experience that spans over 15 years. Sarah has held various roles in different organizations, each contributing to their expertise in addressing barriers to economic advancement and promoting equitable opportunities for marginalized populations.

Starting from 2006, Sarah worked as a Consultant for the National Alliance of Latin American and Caribbean Communities, where they coordinated member outreach, provided technical assistance, and managed large-scale events.

From 2008 to 2011, Sarah was a Program Associate at the American Youth Policy Forum, where they designed and facilitated study tours and programs focused on high school reform, college access, and English Language Learners.

In 2011, Sarah joined the Migration Policy Institute (MPI) as a Policy Analyst, where they conducted research on immigrant education, authored policy briefs, and delivered presentations and webinars to diverse audiences.

In 2015, Sarah joined the City and County of San Francisco as an Associate Director of Policy and Language Access, overseeing the implementation of the San Francisco Language Access Ordinance and providing technical assistance to city departments.

Sarah's most recent position is with Jobs for the Future (JFF), where they have worked since 2016. Sarah initially served as a Senior Program Manager, analyzing policy and advising on improving student outcomes in the transition from high school to college and careers. Sarah then became an Associate Director, before assuming their current role as the Director of Population-Specific Strategy. In this role, Sarah leads initiatives that focus on responsive solutions for populations facing barriers to economic advancement, facilitates strategic planning, conducts action research, and promotes peer learning.

Throughout their career, Sarah has demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing the well-being and opportunities of immigrant communities, English learners, persons with disabilities, justice-involved individuals, and other marginalized groups. Sarah'swork involves collaborating with stakeholders, developing strategies, and implementing programs that address systemic challenges and promote equity in education and employment.

Sarah Hooker Bentley completed their education in a commendable manner. Sarah earned a Bachelor's degree in Latin American Studies from Pomona College, where they studied from 2000 to 2004. Later, they pursued a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Social Service Administration from the University of Chicago, from 2005 to 2007. In addition to their formal education, they obtained a certification called "The Community Interpreter- 40 Hour Training" from Cross-Cultural Communications, LLC. The specific month and year of obtaining this certification are not provided.