Sarah Morrill, Cra, Ms
About Sarah Morrill, Cra, Ms
Sarah Morrill serves as the Assistant Director of Grants Management at the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History, where she has successfully helped fund $4.5 million in sponsored projects. With a background in political science and extensive experience in grant management, she actively participates in strategic discussions on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Current Role at Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
Sarah Morrill serves as the Assistant Director of Grants Management at the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History. In this role, she has been instrumental in managing all award closeouts and federal audits. Since her appointment in 2017, she has successfully helped fund $4.5 million in sponsored projects. Additionally, she participates in strategic discussions regarding fundraising and programming, and is involved in the development of her department's annual operating budget.
Previous Experience at Yale University
Prior to her current position, Sarah Morrill held various roles at Yale University. She worked as an Award Manager in the Office of Sponsored Projects from 2014 to 2017 and as a Financial Assistant at the Whitney and Betty MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies from 2008 to 2012. Additionally, she served as a Senior Administrative Assistant for the Council on Latin American & Iberian Studies from 2001 to 2005. Her extensive experience at Yale has contributed to her expertise in grants management.
Education and Academic Background
Sarah Morrill completed her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government at Sacred Heart University from 1996 to 2000. She then pursued a Master of Science in Political Science with a concentration in Public Policy and Administration at Southern Connecticut State University from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, she achieved an Academic Diploma from Cony High School, where she studied from 1992 to 1996.
Coaching and Community Development Experience
Before her current role, Sarah Morrill was the Head Field Hockey Coach at Sacred Heart Academy in Hamden, CT, from 2007 to 2014. She also served as the Community Development Coordinator for Urban Renewal & Community Development in East Haven, CT, from 2005 to 2008. These positions reflect her commitment to community engagement and leadership.
Professional Development and Initiatives
Sarah Morrill is actively enrolled in the Aspiring Manager Program at Yale, focusing on enhancing her management skills. She is also a member of a subcommittee dedicated to Strategic Priorities for Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion at the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History. Furthermore, she is part of a Communications Committee aimed at improving internal communications within her department.