Sarah Horsley
About Sarah Horsley
Sarah Horsley is an Associate Lecturer at the University of Massachusetts Boston, where she teaches community organizing and social justice. With a Master's degree in Public Policy from Harvard University and extensive experience in community development, she has contributed to various organizations and launched her own consulting firm for progressive social change.
Work at UMass Boston
Sarah Horsley has served as an Associate Lecturer at the University of Massachusetts Boston since 2008. In this role, she teaches courses in the sociology department, focusing on community organizing and social justice. Her extensive background in community development informs her teaching approach, allowing her to provide students with practical insights into the field. She has been involved in academia for over 16 years, contributing to the educational development of students in the Greater Boston Area.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Horsley holds a Master’s Degree in Public Policy with a concentration in Political and Economic Development from Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government, where she studied from 2003 to 2005. She also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Feminist Studies from Stanford University, focusing on the intersections of race, class, and gender, from 1991 to 1996. Her educational background supports her expertise in community organizing, policy advocacy, and social justice.
Background in Community Development
Sarah Horsley has a diverse background in community development, having collaborated with various organizations, including the Fairmount Indigo CDC Collaborative and Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation. She served as the Civic Engagement Director at Fenway Community Development Corporation from 2009 to 2013 and worked as the Founding Coordinator for the Family Advocacy & Services Team at East Bay Community Law Center from 1997 to 2003. Her work has focused on affordable housing and social justice initiatives in both Boston and Oakland, CA.
Consulting and Training Services
In 2014, Sarah Horsley launched Rising Sun Consulting for Progressive Social Change, providing consulting services in community organizing, strategic planning, and policy advocacy. She has delivered training and consulting services to organizations such as the Mel King Institute for Community Building and the Boston Public Health Commission. Her consulting work emphasizes practical strategies for community engagement and social change.
Professional Experience
Sarah Horsley has held various roles in community development and advocacy. She worked as a Policy Researcher/Analyst at Oxfam America from 2004 to 2005 and served as a Community Organizing Consultant at Fenway Community Development Corporation from 2015 to 2016. Her professional experience spans over two decades, during which she has been actively involved in initiatives aimed at promoting social justice and community empowerment.