Sarah Timmins DeGregory
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Nupur Chaudhury, MPH, MUP
I continue to look back at my time working with Sarah as a crash course in how to do community development work, and how to do it right. Sarah and I were both Program Managers for the work around the Creating Healthy Places Initative. Her energy, depth of knowledge and perseverance made the work fun, enjoyable and impeccable. When working together, she was a wealth of information as we coordinated key community planning meetings, well-attended community bike rides, and was a collaborator as we implemented youth mechanic bike stations in key locations in the Brownsville and East New York neighborhoods of Brooklyn. Sarah continues to be a resource for me as I think through my projects, adding "overseas thought partner" to her repertoire.
Sarah Sisco
Sarah is an exceptionally valuable, insightful public health professional who brings deep knowledge of nutrition, education, and community-based / inter-agency engagement to every work setting. I had the privilege of meeting Sarah when we worked together at the East and Central Harlem District Public Health Office and shared a portfolio of 14 elementary schools. There I saw firsthand her talent for brokering essential information with schools and across agencies, and her ability to create fruitful partnerships in relatively short amount of time. Sarah is also highly knowledgeable about best practices--she not only knows about the pulse of community-based health promotion nationally and internationally--but has a keen sense of where these practices can be applied and assessed for the greatest possible impact. She is a natural collaborator, team builder, and supervisor; a well-spoken, impassioned leader; and has an excellent ability to teach and convey information effectively, amongst the public, government professionals, prospective funders, and her coworkers. Finally, Sarah is remarkably dedicated to improving the lives and well being of all people--she has a stick-with-it-ness that is awe-inspiring and rare. I cannot recommend working with Sarah enough: she would be a fantastic asset to any workplace.
Nupur Chaudhury, MPH, MUP
I continue to look back at my time working with Sarah as a crash course in how to do community development work, and how to do it right. Sarah and I were both Program Managers for the work around the Creating Healthy Places Initative. Her energy, depth of knowledge and perseverance made the work fun, enjoyable and impeccable. When working together, she was a wealth of information as we coordinated key community planning meetings, well-attended community bike rides, and was a collaborator as we implemented youth mechanic bike stations in key locations in the Brownsville and East New York neighborhoods of Brooklyn. Sarah continues to be a resource for me as I think through my projects, adding "overseas thought partner" to her repertoire.
Sarah Sisco
Sarah is an exceptionally valuable, insightful public health professional who brings deep knowledge of nutrition, education, and community-based / inter-agency engagement to every work setting. I had the privilege of meeting Sarah when we worked together at the East and Central Harlem District Public Health Office and shared a portfolio of 14 elementary schools. There I saw firsthand her talent for brokering essential information with schools and across agencies, and her ability to create fruitful partnerships in relatively short amount of time. Sarah is also highly knowledgeable about best practices--she not only knows about the pulse of community-based health promotion nationally and internationally--but has a keen sense of where these practices can be applied and assessed for the greatest possible impact. She is a natural collaborator, team builder, and supervisor; a well-spoken, impassioned leader; and has an excellent ability to teach and convey information effectively, amongst the public, government professionals, prospective funders, and her coworkers. Finally, Sarah is remarkably dedicated to improving the lives and well being of all people--she has a stick-with-it-ness that is awe-inspiring and rare. I cannot recommend working with Sarah enough: she would be a fantastic asset to any workplace.
Nupur Chaudhury, MPH, MUP
I continue to look back at my time working with Sarah as a crash course in how to do community development work, and how to do it right. Sarah and I were both Program Managers for the work around the Creating Healthy Places Initative. Her energy, depth of knowledge and perseverance made the work fun, enjoyable and impeccable. When working together, she was a wealth of information as we coordinated key community planning meetings, well-attended community bike rides, and was a collaborator as we implemented youth mechanic bike stations in key locations in the Brownsville and East New York neighborhoods of Brooklyn. Sarah continues to be a resource for me as I think through my projects, adding "overseas thought partner" to her repertoire.
Sarah Sisco
Sarah is an exceptionally valuable, insightful public health professional who brings deep knowledge of nutrition, education, and community-based / inter-agency engagement to every work setting. I had the privilege of meeting Sarah when we worked together at the East and Central Harlem District Public Health Office and shared a portfolio of 14 elementary schools. There I saw firsthand her talent for brokering essential information with schools and across agencies, and her ability to create fruitful partnerships in relatively short amount of time. Sarah is also highly knowledgeable about best practices--she not only knows about the pulse of community-based health promotion nationally and internationally--but has a keen sense of where these practices can be applied and assessed for the greatest possible impact. She is a natural collaborator, team builder, and supervisor; a well-spoken, impassioned leader; and has an excellent ability to teach and convey information effectively, amongst the public, government professionals, prospective funders, and her coworkers. Finally, Sarah is remarkably dedicated to improving the lives and well being of all people--she has a stick-with-it-ness that is awe-inspiring and rare. I cannot recommend working with Sarah enough: she would be a fantastic asset to any workplace.
Nupur Chaudhury, MPH, MUP
I continue to look back at my time working with Sarah as a crash course in how to do community development work, and how to do it right. Sarah and I were both Program Managers for the work around the Creating Healthy Places Initative. Her energy, depth of knowledge and perseverance made the work fun, enjoyable and impeccable. When working together, she was a wealth of information as we coordinated key community planning meetings, well-attended community bike rides, and was a collaborator as we implemented youth mechanic bike stations in key locations in the Brownsville and East New York neighborhoods of Brooklyn. Sarah continues to be a resource for me as I think through my projects, adding "overseas thought partner" to her repertoire.
Sarah Sisco
Sarah is an exceptionally valuable, insightful public health professional who brings deep knowledge of nutrition, education, and community-based / inter-agency engagement to every work setting. I had the privilege of meeting Sarah when we worked together at the East and Central Harlem District Public Health Office and shared a portfolio of 14 elementary schools. There I saw firsthand her talent for brokering essential information with schools and across agencies, and her ability to create fruitful partnerships in relatively short amount of time. Sarah is also highly knowledgeable about best practices--she not only knows about the pulse of community-based health promotion nationally and internationally--but has a keen sense of where these practices can be applied and assessed for the greatest possible impact. She is a natural collaborator, team builder, and supervisor; a well-spoken, impassioned leader; and has an excellent ability to teach and convey information effectively, amongst the public, government professionals, prospective funders, and her coworkers. Finally, Sarah is remarkably dedicated to improving the lives and well being of all people--she has a stick-with-it-ness that is awe-inspiring and rare. I cannot recommend working with Sarah enough: she would be a fantastic asset to any workplace.
Experience
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Reading Voluntary Action
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Social Prescribing Link Worker
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Sep 2021 - Present
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Reading Voluntary Action
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Development Officer: School Involvement
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Sep 2018 - Jul 2021
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Development Officer: Community Involvement
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Jan 2016 - Aug 2018
Working with a team of local residents, for-profit and non-profit organizations and funders, we implemented a community plan to create a vibrant hub at a renovated community center in North Reading. Key projects included a quarterly magazine with community journalists, youth and family programs and social events such as Open Saturdays and holiday clubs.
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NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Creating Healthy Places, Program Manager
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Jul 2011 - Jul 2014
In this role, I worked to engage community members and leaders, build capacity and advocate for policy and systems change in the areas of food access and active transportation for those living, working, and playing in North and Central Brooklyn
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Child Nutrition Coordinator
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Jul 2007 - Jul 2011
As Child Nutrition Coordinator, I established and maintained partnerships within and among 50 elementary schools in northern Manhattan (Harlem). Working in collaboration with school teams, we identified barriers to school health and wellness programming. I coordinated trainings and linked schools with community-level, city, state and national resources and funding. I represented the office at food program and policy meetings, work groups, committees, coalitions, and conferences citywide. During 2010-2011, I managed the sugar-sweetened beverage campaign in Harlem, coordinated community outreach and education, managed evaluation outcomes and participated in a citywide working group.
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Children's Defense Fund
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Child Nutrition Advocate
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Apr 2006 - Sep 2007
During my tenure at Children's Defense Fund, I monitored federal meal programs in NYC public schools through quantitative data review and site visits. I established partnerships with NYC DOE’s SchoolFood Office and school administrators, city agencies, and hunger advocates to assess barriers to increased participation in meal programs and promote capacity building. Working with school staff, I developed work plans to remedy gaps in meal programs participation and other nutrition initiatives. During my tenure at Children's Defense Fund, I monitored federal meal programs in NYC public schools through quantitative data review and site visits. I established partnerships with NYC DOE’s SchoolFood Office and school administrators, city agencies, and hunger advocates to assess barriers to increased participation in meal programs and promote capacity building. Working with school staff, I developed work plans to remedy gaps in meal programs participation and other nutrition initiatives.
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Brooklyn Museum
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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200 - 300 Employee
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Registrar, Exhibitions and International Loans
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Oct 2001 - Sep 2005
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The Jewish Museum
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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100 - 200 Employee
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Assistant Registrar
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Jul 1999 - Sep 2001
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Education
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2005 - 2007
New York University
MPH, Public Health Nutrition -
1994 - 1999
Rutgers University
BA, Art History
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