Sarah Mc Kenzie
About Sarah Mc Kenzie
Sarah McKenzie serves as the Director of Program Coordination at the Solidarity Center, where she has worked since 2012. With over 18 years of experience in political and legislative campaign management, she has played a significant role in building networks for organizer recruitment and capacity building.
Work at Solidarity Center
Sarah Mc Kenzie has served as the Director of Program Coordination at Solidarity Center since 2012. In this role, she has managed programs that foster cross-regional networks of leaders aimed at enhancing organizer recruitment and capacity building. She is a member of the executive team, overseeing a global staff of over 200 individuals. Her leadership contributes to the organization's mission of promoting workers' rights and social justice.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Mc Kenzie has a strong educational background in organizational leadership and political science. She studied at St. John Fisher College, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from 1987 to 1991. She furthered her education at Cornell University ILR Worker Institute & AFL-CIO, where she completed the National Labor Leadership Initiative Certificate in 2015. Currently, she is pursuing graduate coursework in Organizational Change & Leadership Development at Capella University, which she has been studying since 2011.
Professional Background
Sarah Mc Kenzie has over 18 years of experience in political and legislative campaign management. Prior to her current role, she worked at the AFL-CIO Organizing Institute, first as the Director of Recruitment from 2002 to 2005 and then as Executive Director from 2005 to 2012. Additionally, she served as a Recruitment Coordinator at the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees AFL-CIO from 2000 to 2002. Her extensive background has equipped her with significant expertise in organizing and leadership development.
Leadership and Management Experience
In her capacity as Director of Program Coordination at Solidarity Center, Sarah Mc Kenzie has demonstrated strong leadership skills. She has managed programs that build networks among leaders across regions, focusing on organizer recruitment and capacity building. Her experience in leading diverse teams is evident through her role on the executive team, where she oversees over 200 staff members globally, contributing to the strategic direction of the organization.