Sarah Sensamaust
About Sarah Sensamaust
Sarah Sensamaust serves as the Deputy Head of Programming at Catholic Relief Services and has extensive experience in international development and programming, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Sarah Sensamaust serves as the Deputy Head of Programming at Catholic Relief Services, a role she has held since 2020. In this position, she is responsible for overseeing programming initiatives and ensuring alignment with the organization's mission. Her work involves strategic planning and project design, particularly focused on Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East. She has extensive experience managing international donor funds, which includes collaboration with organizations such as USAID and UNDP.
Current Role at United States Institute of Peace
In addition to her role at Catholic Relief Services, Sarah Sensamaust has been working as an External Evaluator at the United States Institute of Peace since 2019. This position involves assessing the effectiveness of various peacebuilding programs and initiatives. Her evaluations contribute to the organization's efforts in promoting peace and stability in conflict-affected regions.
Experience at Mennonite Central Committee
Sarah Sensamaust has held the position of Co-country Director at Mennonite Central Committee since 2014. In this role, she oversees programs and initiatives in various countries, focusing on humanitarian aid and development work. Her leadership contributes to the organization's mission of providing relief and development assistance to those in need.
Educational Background
Sarah Sensamaust has a diverse educational background. She earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia from 2000 to 2004. Following this, she completed a Master’s degree in International Development at The American University in Cairo from 2006 to 2008. She furthered her education by studying French Language at Institut Linguistique Du Peyrou from 2009 to 2010. Currently, she is pursuing a Master of Public Health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, which she is expected to complete in 2024.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current roles, Sarah Sensamaust gained valuable experience in various positions. She worked as an Assistant Editor and Researcher at the Center For International Stabilization and Recovery from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, she served as a Research and Teaching Assistant at the American University in Cairo from 2007 to 2008. In 2018, she briefly worked as a French Translator for Growing Hope Globally. This diverse experience has equipped her with skills in research, editing, and translation.