Sara Arbelaez
About Sara Arbelaez
Sara Arbelaez is a Learning & Development Specialist with extensive experience in employee engagement and training program management. She has a Master's degree in Organizational Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University, and has worked in various roles focused on talent solutions and change management.
Current Role as Learning & Development Specialist
Sara Arbelaez currently serves as a Learning & Development Specialist at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. In this role, she manages cohort-based learning programs for 75 mid-level managers annually. Her responsibilities include overseeing participant nominations, tracking participation, and coordinating with external facilitators. Additionally, she facilitates training sessions that cover topics such as change management, communication skills, and team dynamics. Arbelaez also manages the vendor onboarding process, which involves conducting initial interviews, contracting, and ensuring security clearance.
Previous Experience at Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Prior to her current position, Sara Arbelaez worked at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York as part of the Workday Change Management Team from 2020 to 2021. During her time there, she contributed to various initiatives aimed at improving organizational processes. She led a project team that developed a learning and development data analytics dashboard for the Chief Human Resources Officer, focusing on key metrics such as employee engagement, participation, budget, and class evaluations.
Educational Background in Organizational Psychology
Sara Arbelaez earned her Master's degree in Organization Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University, where she studied from 2017 to 2021. This advanced education provided her with a strong foundation in understanding organizational behavior and the dynamics of workplace learning. Prior to this, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Smith College, where she studied from 2011 to 2015.
Experience as Analyst at CEB
Before joining the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Sara Arbelaez worked as an Analyst on the Talent Solutions Team at CEB from 2015 to 2016. In this role, she focused on analyzing talent management strategies and solutions, contributing to the development of insights that support organizational effectiveness. Her experience at CEB helped shape her understanding of talent development and organizational learning.
Skills in Learning Program Design
Sara Arbelaez has demonstrated expertise in designing learning programs that adapt to various environments. She has re-designed in-person learning programs to transition effectively to virtual platforms, utilizing tools such as WebEx, Teams, and Zoom. Additionally, she has assisted in creating a new cohort-based nomination program for senior executives, emphasizing emotional intelligence and adult development.