Chelsea Sexton
About Chelsea Sexton
Chelsea Sexton is a Senior Engagement Manager at Unite Us, where she has worked since 2020. She holds a Bachelor of Science in International Relations from Florida State University and a Master's Degree in Public Policy from NYU, with a career focused on advancing equity in communities.
Work at Unite Us
Chelsea Sexton has served as the Senior Engagement Manager at Unite Us since 2020. In this role, she focuses on advancing equity in communities by uniting resources and facilitating collaboration across various sectors. Her responsibilities include building relationships with clinical providers, government agencies, and community-based organizations to enhance trust and engagement within the community. She has played a key role in strategizing and implementing the rollout of Coordinated Networks across New York City, ensuring local stakeholder buy-in.
Education and Expertise
Chelsea Sexton earned her Bachelor of Science degree in International Relations and Affairs from Florida State University, where she studied from 2007 to 2010. She furthered her education at NYU's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, obtaining a Master's Degree in Public Policy and Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management from 2014 to 2016. Her academic background supports her expertise in community engagement and resource unification.
Background
Chelsea Sexton has a diverse professional background that spans various roles in education, international development, and community engagement. She began her career in the Peace Corps as a Children and Youth Coordinator in the Philippines from 2010 to 2012. Following this, she held positions at organizations such as ChildFund International and Girls Who Code, where she focused on program implementation and expansion. Her experience includes working with the NYC Department of Education in multiple capacities, enhancing her skills in stakeholder engagement.
Previous Positions
Before joining Unite Us, Chelsea Sexton held several significant roles. She worked as an Expansion Manager and Consultant at the NYC Department of Education from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she served as a Program Officer at ChildFund International in Sri Lanka and as a Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant at SAWA For Development & Aid in Lebanon and New York. Her experience also includes a role as a Policy and Procedures Intern at the United Nations Population Fund in 2016.
Focus on Community Equity
Chelsea Sexton is dedicated to advancing equity in communities through her work. She emphasizes the importance of uniting resources and fostering collaboration among various stakeholders. Her approach involves building trust and relationships with clinical providers, government agencies, and community-based organizations, which is central to her role at Unite Us. This focus on community equity guides her strategic initiatives and engagement efforts.