Sarah Ford
About Sarah Ford
Sarah Ford serves as the Director of Integrated Program Quality at Catholic Relief Services, a position she has held since 2017. With extensive experience in partnership and capacity building, she has worked in various roles within the organization and other institutions since the 1980s.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Sarah Ford has been with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) since 2010. She currently serves as the Director of Integrated Program Quality, a position she has held since 2017. Prior to this role, she worked as the Director of Partnership and Capacity Strengthening from 2013 to 2017 and as a Senior Technical Advisor for Partnership and Capacity Building from 2010 to 2013. Her tenure at CRS has involved significant contributions to program quality and capacity development.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Ford holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Master of Science degree from American University. Her educational background supports her expertise in international community economic development and sociology, which she has applied throughout her career in various leadership and advisory roles.
Background
Before joining Catholic Relief Services, Sarah Ford had a diverse career. She served as a Country Director and Training Director for the Peace Corps from 1987 to 1995. Additionally, she worked as an Executive Director for the Seacoast Chapter of the American Red Cross from 1996 to 1998 and held various academic positions as an adjunct professor at Southern New Hampshire University and American University.
Professional Experience
Sarah Ford's professional experience spans several organizations and roles. She worked as a consultant from 1985 to 1987, and later as a Senior Technical Advisor at Management Sciences for Health from 2009 to 2010. Her roles have consistently focused on partnership, capacity building, and program quality, reflecting her commitment to enhancing organizational effectiveness in the nonprofit sector.