Sarah Omotunde
About Sarah Omotunde
Current Role at Fairfield County's Community Foundation
Sarah Omotunde joined the Fairfield County's Community Foundation as a Program Associate in 2022. In this role, she provides programmatic and administrative support to the Fund for Women and Girls team. Her responsibilities entail assisting with various initiatives, organizing events, and ensuring smooth program operations. Sarah's contributions are integral to the success of the Fund for Women and Girls, which focuses on improving the lives of women and girls in the community.
Educational Background
Sarah Omotunde holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from Sacred Heart University. She furthered her education by obtaining a master's degree in community social psychology from the University of Massachusetts Lowell. Her academic background equips her with a solid foundation in understanding human behavior, mental health, and community dynamics. Her specialized knowledge in community social psychology particularly aids her in addressing systemic issues and promoting equity.
Professional Experience in Lowell, MA
Sarah Omotunde has substantial experience working in Lowell, MA, where she served as a Graduate Research Assistant and intern for the Center for Community Research and Engagement and The Lowell Community Health Center. She led and facilitated Teen Block's Violence Prevention Coalition, working with youth-serving organizations to enhance youth services during the pandemic. Among her notable contributions was conducting a Youth Needs Assessment Survey, which garnered responses from over 100 participants to understand youth needs during COVID-19.
Youth Development Initiatives
Sarah Omotunde has been deeply involved in youth development initiatives. Through her work with Teen Block's Violence Prevention Coalition in Lowell, MA, she collaborated on developing a webpage to highlight the benefits of focused deterrence in reducing youth gang violence. Additionally, she created infographics and research briefs on various youth-related topics. Her efforts extended to analyzing data from youth-serving organizations under the Shannon Community Safety Initiative grant to assess changes prompted by the pandemic.
Thrive by 25 Campaign Contributions
From 2015 to 2017, Sarah Omotunde served as an Ambassador for Fairfield County's Community Foundation's Thrive by 25 campaign. She played a key role in planning and organizing a significant summit that engaged over 217 youth from Fairfield County. Her work included coordinating workshops that equipped young individuals with the skills necessary for university applications and job readiness. Sarah also served on the Thrive Advisory Council, advising on effective strategies to support youth in achieving their goals by the age of 25.