Sarah Prather
About Sarah Prather
Sarah Prather is a Program Assistant for Reception and Placement at the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, where she coordinates refugee travel and analyzes data related to refugee services. She has a background in international relations and has held various roles in humanitarian organizations, including internships at UNESCO and Save the Children.
Work at U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
Sarah Prather currently serves as a Program Assistant in the Reception & Placement department at the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) since 2021. In this role, she coordinates refugee travel with the International Organization of Migration (IOM), ensuring that notifications are accurate and timely. She also analyzes post-arrival report data to monitor site performance in serving refugees and provides feedback and training to Reception & Placement agencies. Additionally, she recommends modifications to the R&P database to enhance tracking and reporting on pre- and post-arrival services.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Prather holds a Master of Science degree in Global Migrations & Social Justice from the University of Glasgow, which she completed from 2020 to 2021. She also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations and Affairs from Syracuse University, studying there from 2013 to 2016. Her educational background equips her with knowledge and skills relevant to her work in refugee services and social justice.
Professional Experience
Prior to her current position at USCRI, Sarah Prather held various roles in organizations focused on humanitarian and educational services. She worked as an Associate in Charity Services at Global Impact from 2019 to 2020 and served as a Marine Child Care Coordinator at Child Care Aware of America from 2016 to 2018. Her experience also includes internships at UNESCO and Save the Children US, as well as roles at C2 Education and Boys and Girls Clubs of America.
Internships and Early Career
Sarah Prather began her career with internships that provided her with foundational experience in humanitarian response and international relations. In 2015, she interned at UNESCO in Florence, Italy, and at Save the Children US in Washington D.C. Metro Area. Earlier, in 2014, she worked as a Project Intern with the Global Health Network of Uganda and Nourish International. These roles contributed to her understanding of global issues and refugee services.
Data Analysis and Reporting
In her current role at USCRI, Sarah Prather monitors and reports on trends related to refugee reception and placement. She analyzes post-arrival report data to ensure effective service delivery to refugees and provides insights for improving operational performance. Her work includes offering training resources on various aspects of refugee processing for the USCRI Reception & Placement network.