Sarah Schenck
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Documentary filmmaker dedicated to expanding scientific literacy and improving public health. Exceptional research and writing skills. Adept at collaborating with multiple stakeholders. Highly experienced at translating complex information into accessible language to engage diverse communities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Director & Producer
Microbe Media LLC
NY , NY
2013.01 - Current
- Founded, co-directed, and produced documentary film titled "The Invisible Extinction," featuring scientific researchers in the USA, China, Venezuela, Israel, and Switzerland working on microbiome therapies to improve human health.
- On-going collaboration with Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology to raise awareness of the importance of antibiotic stewardship.
- Act as expert speaker on science communications with diverse audiences including high schools, medical schools, and universities around the world as well as NGOs including the U.S. Commission to Combat Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria.
Writer
Alto
NY , NY
2023.07 - 2024.08
- Write and edit medical and health content for Montefiore Einstein’s website relaunch.
- Coordinate with hospital and medical center leadership.
- Published an op-ed on the importance of registering as an organ donor.
Chief Digital and Communications Officer
Supportive Housing Network of NY
NY , NY
2014.01 - 2018.01
- Oversaw & edited newsletter, assigned and wrote blog posts, supervised and implemented social media strategy.
- Cultivated strategic relationships with journalists, editors, & publishers to further the Network's mission.
- Managed tracking of website analytics, social media platform growth and engagement, newsletter metrics, & user feedback on all platforms.
- Created 3 year strategic plan to increase engagement and boost accessibility across all platforms.
Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer
Parent Earth Foundation
NY , NY
2010.01 - 2014.01
- Co-founded an online video start-up dedicated to educating families about how to eat more healthily.
- Developed and managed budget.
- Devised procedures to create high-quality written and video content on tight timelines and budgets.
- Hired and supervised staff of 8, managed teams of 15 individuals.
- Wrote, directed, and produced nearly 100 original short videos in English and Spanish receiving over 500,000 views on Youtube, in partnership with like-minded nonprofits and corporate sponsors.
Director, Producer, Correspondent
PBS, "Need to Know"
NY , NY
2012.01 - 2012.12
- Directed, produced, and served as on-air correspondent for an episode of this weekly news program reaching over three million viewers nationwide on childhood obesity treatment and prevention in the Bronx.
- Highlighted healthy eating education programs at Montefiore Hospital.
Senior Policy Advisor
New York City Comptroller
NY , NY
1994 - 2000
- Managed teams of 6-20 staff to gather data and author policy reports on a diverse array of issues.
- Under Executive Deputy Comptroller, oversaw functions of agency including Public Policy, Press Office, Contracts, Law & Adjustment, Labor Law, and Engineering.
Work History
Advisor
International Honors Program
Boston , MA
2010.11 - Current
- Recommend program development and alumni engagement strategies to create student leaders through international educational exchange.
- Contributed to the design of a healthcare and healthcare policy track, serving 400 students annually.
Meditation Teacher
St. Francis Friends of the Poor
NY , NY
2012.01 - 2021
- Developed and taught a weekly meditation class for residents with serious mental health challenges.
- This class was described by St. Francis' leadership as "the longest running and most engaged" activity group at this residence serving 160 formerly chronically unhoused individuals.
Hepburn Fellow
Bryn Mawr College Special Collections
Bryn Mawr , PA
2011.09 - 2012.05
- Selected to write and deliver a series of four lectures to the college community on media and society
- Received a decade of fully-funded intern support.
Adjunct Professor
Hunter College
NY , NY
2005.09 - 2007.05
Taught graduate and undergraduate students advanced film and video production techniques.
Education
Master of Arts - International Political Economy
Stanford University
Bachelor of Arts - History of Art
Bryn Mawr College
Spanish
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Skills
- Published prominent opinion pieces in major daily newspapers on microbe preservation and organ donation.
- Cultivate extensive community collaborations with academic institutions around the world to raise awareness about antibiotic overuse.
- Spearheaded multifaceted partnership with StoryCorps to showcase stories of unhoused individuals & families
- Authored the most popular blog posts in the Supportive Housing Network's history and used these to drive record traffic on website.
Accomplishments
- Special Recognition for Science Storytelling at Global Science Film Festival
- Honored as Independent Spirit Award finalist for Best Feature Film Under $500,000
- Commendation for Excellence in Public Service from the City of New York
Affiliations
- Fully certified American Red Cross disaster relief volunteer
- Member of Women Make Movies, NY Women in Film and Television, and Labocine.
Certification
Family Partner and Advisor, Adolescent Medicine Program, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Mentor: Bryn Mawr College, Stanford University, and the International Honors Program
Timeline
Writer
Alto
2023.07 - 2024.08
Chief Digital and Communications Officer
Supportive Housing Network of NY
2014.01 - 2018.01
Co-Director & Producer
Microbe Media LLC
2013.01 - Current
Director, Producer, Correspondent
PBS, "Need to Know"
2012.01 - 2012.12
Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer
Parent Earth Foundation
2010.01 - 2014.01
Senior Policy Advisor
New York City Comptroller
1994 - 2000
Master of Arts - International Political Economy
Stanford University
Bachelor of Arts - History of Art
Bryn Mawr College
Spanish
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Family Partner and Advisor, Adolescent Medicine Program, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Mentor: Bryn Mawr College, Stanford University, and the International Honors Program
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