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Sarah F. Wells, MA, Executive Director
Sarah F. Wells, MA, has served as Executive Director of the Consumer Voice since January 2009. In this role, she directs the operations of the organization, leads fundraising and strategic planning efforts, liaises with the Governing Board and represents the Consumer Voice in advocacy efforts for long-term care consumers. Sarah came to the Consumer Voice after nearly a decade at Women In Government (WIG), a national, nonprofit organization providing public policy education for women state legislators, where she served as Vice President. While at WIG, Sarah was instrumental in significantly increasing the organization’s operating budget, establishing a public policy department from the ground up, and leading numerous policy initiatives that resulted in significant state action. Sarah received her master’s degree in public policy and women’s studies from The George Washington University and her bachelor’s degree in political science and women’s studies from American University. In addition, she holds a certificate in executive nonprofit management from the Center for Social Leadership and has completed additional health policy coursework at The Johns Hopkins University. Sarah has served as an appointed member from the Mason District on the Fairfax County, Virginia Advisory Social Services Board and as a representative to the County’s Long-Term Care Coordinating Council. She is a member of the American University Government Relations Alumni Career Committee, National Honorary Committee Member of the Collegiate Cancer Council and is a former Board Member of Community Bridges in Silver Spring, Maryland. |
