Sarah da Silva

Sarah Da Silva has a diverse work experience in the legal and social services field. Sarah started their career as a SAM Program Assistant at Good Shepherd Hamilton in 2016, where they provided support to programs helping vulnerable individuals. In 2018, they worked as a Residential Counsellor at St. Leonard's Society of Windsor, assisting individuals in a residential setting.

From 2015 to 2019, Sarah worked at the University of Windsor in various roles. Sarah served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, teaching courses on Penology and Victimology to undergraduate students. Sarah also worked as a Coding Research Analyst and an Exam Invigilator during their time at the university.

In 2019, Sarah joined Mission Services of Hamilton as a Legal Advocate - Women's Services. In this position, they provided legal advocacy support to female-identified individuals and their dependents who have experienced domestic violence or abuse.

Currently, Sarah is employed at Legal Aid Ontario since 2021. Sarah initially worked as a Client Service Representative before transitioning into the role of a Support Worker. In their current role, they schedule settlement conferences and maintains the settlement conference database for clients in the Central West District.

Overall, Sarah Da Silva's work experience highlights their expertise in legal advocacy, teaching, and providing support to vulnerable individuals in various settings.

Sarah Da Silva's education history includes a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Criminology from the University of Windsor, which they obtained from 2018 to 2019. Prior to their master's degree, they pursued a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Criminology & Family and Social Relations, with a minor in Psychology, at the University of Windsor. Sarah completed this degree from 2014 to 2018. Before attending the University of Windsor, Sarah attended Mohawk College from 2013 to 2014, where they obtained a Certificate in General Arts and Science.

In addition to their academic qualifications, Sarah Da Silva has also obtained various certifications. Sarah obtained a Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED certification from the Canadian Red Cross in January 2021. In January 2020, they acquired a Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification from the Crisis Prevention Institute.