Sarah Foster Taylor

Sarah Foster Taylor has a diverse work experience that spans various sectors and industries. Sarah has held leadership positions in government organizations, including the City of Ottawa and the NYC Department of Education. In these roles, they have demonstrated expertise in policy development, research, and data analytics.

At the City of Ottawa, Sarah served as the Director of Community Safety, Well-Being, Policy & Analytics, where they led a team in leveraging data and analytics to inform policy and program development in areas such as poverty reduction, mental health, and diversity and inclusion. Sarah also served as the Manager of Social Policy, Research & Analytics, where they built and led a team that became the city's leading-edge experts in research and data analysis.

Prior to their work at the City of Ottawa, Sarah was a consultant for the NYC Department of Education, where they conducted research and wrote policy memos to support discussions with state legislators on educational policies.

Sarah also has experience working in international development, having worked as a consultant for the World Bank, where they conducted analysis to achieve more equitable distribution of funding in the health and education sectors. Sarah also worked as a Graduate Research Assistant for USAID and held research assistant positions at the Basic Education Coalition, Netcentric Campaigns, and the Bank Information Center.

Overall, Sarah Foster Taylor has a strong background in research, policy development, and data analytics, with a focus on improving outcomes in various sectors, including education and social services.

Sarah Foster Taylor earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Boston College in the years 2001 to 2005. Subsequently, they pursued their Master of Public Policy degree with a focus on International Policy and Development from Georgetown University from 2007 to 2009.