Sarah Bendtsen Diedhiou

Sarah Bendtsen Diedhiou has extensive experience in policy strategy, advocacy, and legal consulting, particularly in the fields of human rights and social justice. Currently serving as the Director of Policy Strategy, Director of State Legislative Advocacy, Policy Counsel, and Domestic Policy Advisor at Shared Hope International since August 2016, Sarah is dedicated to combating issues related to sexual abuse and trafficking. In addition to a role as Lead Consultant at Shobana Powell Consulting, Sarah provided legal support to West African survivors of institutional sexual abuse while working as a Legal Consultant for SNAP Network. Previous positions include research and advocacy work with the International Human Rights Law Institute, consultant roles with Save the Children International and Demand Abolition, and legal fellowships focused on sexual and gender-based violence with Equality Now and Life Span Center for Legal Services & Advocacy. Sarah Bendtsen Diedhiou holds a J.D. from DePaul University College of Law and a B.A. in Legal Studies and Human Rights from Webster University.