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Sarah Barnes

Sarah@ColoradoKids.org

Sarah is the Vice President of Policy at the Colorado Children’s Campaign, leading The Campaign’s team of policy staff. She also leads The Campaign’s economic security portfolio, advancing policies that promote economic well-being and housing security for all Colorado kidsincluding by improving the safety net, maximizing income supports for families, and preventing evictions. Prior to joining The Campaign, Sarah taught middle school English and worked as an attorney in Denver. She was a 2011 Teach For America corps member.

Sarah earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Midland University and a juris doctor from the University of Michigan. In her free time, you can find Sarah digging in the garden, practicing yoga, or checking out more books from the library. 

Length of Service: 10 Years 

Hometown

North Bend, Nebraska

College

Midland University, University of Michigan Law School

Major

English, J.D.

Favorite Children's Book

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Favorite Thing About Life In Colorado

So many ways to get outdoors!

Favorite Denver Restaurant

Raices Brewing Company

Worst Job You’ve Ever Had

Detasseling corn by hand.

Dream Job

Owner of a used bookstore.

Job You Wouldn't Do In A Million Years

Anything involving spiders.

Your Greatest Extravagance

Buying books.

Favorite Colorado Getaway

Any place with great hiking trails.

Favorite Sports Team

Nebraska Cornhuskers and Michigan Wolverines

Favorite News Personality

Nina Totenberg

Night Owl or Early Bird

Night Owl

Thing You Can’t Live Without

Coffee and Books

Favorite Book

To Kill a Mockingbird

Talent You Would Most Like To Have

To speak another language really well.

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