Years of experience: 28
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Exceptionally trusted; proven professional excellence.
Sara's Career Path
Jul. 2023 -Present
Hemmeter & Associates Consulting, LLCPrincipal Consultant
Chicago, Illinois, United States• Providing technical assistance and project management to non-profit organizations and governments supporting the design and implementation of service reforms and innovations to improve outcomes for at-risk youth and their families.
• Consulting with organizations to understand and identify policies and best-practices that support systemic reform in child welfare and juvenile justice systems...
Feb. 2022 -Apr. 2023
NYC Administration for Children's ServicesSenior Advisor for Juvenile Justice Programs
New York, United States• Implemented the Fair Futures coaching model to provide educational, vocational and housing support to young people in DYFJ’s Community Based Alternative Programs and Close to Home residential program.
• Researched new services and initiatives to support youth and families along the DYFJ continuum as well as continued divisional efforts in racial equity and restorative justice practices.
• P...
Nov. 2019 -Feb. 2022
NYC Administration for Children's ServicesDeputy Commissioner Youth & Family Justice
• Managed end-to-end operations, compliance, and strategy for second largest agency division with 1.5K team members and >70 vendor contracts totaling $130M annually.
• Directed 10 Associate Commissioner-level team members in implementation of three programs providing direct services to youth within Juvenile Justice System. • Developed annual strategic plan and partnered with ACS Senior Leader...