Sarah Shikes has extensive experience in the area of non-profit management. She most recently was the Executive Director of the Rise School of Denver where she managed the operations, program and fundraising efforts of this nonprofit.  Previously, Sarah held the position of Associate Director of Family Star Montessori Infant and Parent Education Center an Early Childhood Education program offering services to a diverse population including the majority living with low-incomes.  During her seven years at Family Star she worked with every aspect of the program, including direct service, family and community outreach, supervision of staff, operations and fundraising.  At Family Star Sarah used her abilities in the Spanish language working with immigrants who were both staff and clients of the organization, mostly from Mexico and Central America.
 

Sarah holds a Bachelor’s degree in Foreign Languages from Pitzer College in Claremont CA. and completed her Masters in Public Administration with a concentration in Non-Profit Management from the University of Colorado at Denver.  She spent over 2 years living in Costa Rica and working with students studying abroad as well as native families to create meaningful experiences for both.