Sarah Markey
Greensburg,PA
Summary
Experienced in organizing and leading teams, with a proven track record of building strong relationships and collaborating within complex organizations and coalitions. Navigates working across various regions in the country, bringing a unique perspective and successfully contributing to numerous campaigns.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Field, Teaching & Learning, Research
Colorado Education Association
09.2023 - Current
- Provide strategic direction in the areas of member organizing, bargaining, professional practice, human and civil rights and member advocacy.
- Lead and manage a team of 19 organizers, field and research staff and program assistants to develop and implement a strategic plan.
- Develop reports and recommendations to the Board of Directors.
- Identify innovative ways to use data and strategic research.
Assistant Executive Director
National Education Association Rhode Island
08.2016 - 09.2023
- Provided strategic guidance to state leaders for campaigns and program coordination.
- Assisted local unions with advocacy, collective bargaining, and issue campaigns.
- Coordinated with member-led planning committees to build curriculum and organize racial justice and LGBTQ+ education advocacy teach-Ins, an annual Bargaining Conference, Bargaining for the Common Good trainings and Mental Health summits.
- Developed a grassroots and statewide leadership development program.
Founder and Co-Director
The Collective
10.2018 - 11.2021
- Developed a mission and a board of directors.
- Built and maintained relationships with allies and funders.
- Designed a youth community organizing fellowship that helped develop activists and leaders.
- Led community-based campaigns on issues such as immigrant rights, education, and affordable housing.
- Built and supported a team of grassroots community leaders to run a mutual aid program during the initial COVID outbreak.
Board Member
South Kingstown School Committee
11.2018 - 06.2021
- Served as Vice-Chair and worked with Chair to craft meeting agendas.
- Participated in decision-making for the South Kingstown School District including setting educational goals, approving the budget, and other decisions as they arose.
- Restructured the District Policy Sub-Committee to include community partners and chaired monthly meetings.
- Led efforts to pass resolutions and policies including ICE non-compliance and anti-racism initiatives.
- Engaged in communication and dialogue with community members, student organizations and parents.
Co-Founder
The Womxn Project
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Built statewide coalition for reproductive rights.
- Helped expand and diversify leadership team.
- Supported a legislative campaign to codify Roe v. Wade in Rhode Island.
C40 National Field Staff
National Education Association
11.2010 - 08.2016
- Assisted various state and local leaders in campaign planning and implementation.
- Coordinator of NEA's Northeast Organizing Institute and was responsible for faculty and curriculum development.
- Developed and provided organizing and leadership training to staff and members across the country.
- Worked with Northeast Region State Presidents and Executive Directors to develop and implement statewide strategic plans.
- Assisted with the creation and implementation of plans to engage volunteers.
- Helped to develop and coordinate legislative programs.
Organizational Specialist
Arizona Education Association
06.2006 - 11.2010
- Counseled and advised local leaders, state leaders, and state affiliate staff on membership organizing, organizational development, strategic planning, long-term capacity building, and political and legislative campaigns.
- Led a growth expansion project in western Maricopa County.
- Supported Governance as staff liaison to multiple task forces.
- Developed and managed recruitment, engagement and volunteer program.
Head Organizer
Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) Arizona
10.2001 - 06.2006
- Maintained key relationships with allies, elected officials and financial supporters.
- Responsible for training members and staff to build community organizations and win on issues important to low and moderate-income people in Phoenix.
- Responsible for fundraising an annual budget, financial resource allocations, board development and grant writing.
- Recruited, hired, trained, and managed community organizers in a piloted organizing operation in Mexico.
Education
MA - Labor Studies
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA12-2017
BA - Labor History
National Labor College
Silver Spring, MD01.2009
Skills
- Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Strategic Planning and Implementation
- Adaptability
- Passionate
- Problem Solving
Timeline
Director of Field, Teaching & Learning, Research
Colorado Education Association
09.2023 - Current
Board Member
South Kingstown School Committee
11.2018 - 06.2021
Founder and Co-Director
The Collective
10.2018 - 11.2021
Co-Founder
The Womxn Project
01.2017 - 06.2018
Assistant Executive Director
National Education Association Rhode Island
08.2016 - 09.2023
C40 National Field Staff
National Education Association
11.2010 - 08.2016
Organizational Specialist
Arizona Education Association
06.2006 - 11.2010
Head Organizer
Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) Arizona
10.2001 - 06.2006
MA - Labor Studies
University of Massachusetts
BA - Labor History
National Labor College
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