Sarah Rosso

Sarah Rosso

Regional Campaign Coordinator

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Executive Director working toward LGBTQ+ health equity

  • Education

    • Walden University

      2008 - 2014
      Master of Public Health (MPH) Public Health

      Community Health Promotion & Education

    • Chatham University

      2006 - 2007
      M.A. Leadership and Organizational Transformation

      Activities and Societies: Student Government, SASO, Feminist Collective, Recreation Committee, Tennis, Basketball, Swimming Concentration in Wellness

    • Chatham University

      2002 - 2005
      B.A. Cultural Studies and Psychology

      Activities and Societies: Student Government President Tennis Captain

  • Experience

    • PA Political Campaigns

      Jan 2005 - Jan 2006
      Regional Campaign Coordinator

      Developed and implemented strategic plan for Western Region of Pennsylvania Senate Primary CampaignManaged headquarter operations including: fundraising, recruitment of volunteers, phone banking, special event planning, and Get Out the Vote Drives

    • Mental Health America

      Jul 2007 - Oct 2014
      Director, Health Education and Quality Improvement

      Research and evaluate training content and programs for evidence of effectivenessComplete fiscal and outcome reporting for programs and fundersDevelop and implement training content on a variety of health and wellness topics Facilitate National Certification trainings for mental health and suicide prevention Create and design marketing materials and strategies to build fee for service training programs Lead crisis intervention response for agency Provide advocacy and outreach to develop political and community support for cross-disability and wellness missions of the organization Show less

    • Persad Center

      Aug 2014 - Apr 2019
      Director of Community Programs

      Responsible for development and implementation of effective programming for: Suicide Prevention, Youth Services, Foster Care, HIV Prevention, Seniors/SAGE Services, Training, Research and Quality Improvement. Identify opportunities for expansion and improvement of services, secure funding opportunities, create and manage program budgets, supervise and lead community programs team, build community relationships and support for the mission of the agency.

    • Elysian Consulting PGH

      Jan 2018 - now
      Founder & CEO

      Project Management & Consultation Real Estate Agent Services Historic Home Restorations Training and Development Increasing access to housing and home ownership in the region, preserving historic homes and building capacity to address disparities.

    • Pennsylvania Commission on LGBTQ Affairs

      Aug 2018 - now
      Commissioner
    • HUGH LANE WELLNESS FOUNDATION

      Apr 2019 - now
      Executive Director
    • City of Pittsburgh LGBTQIA+ Commission

      Feb 2021 - now
      Commissioner
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Mental Health First Aid

      The National Council for Mental Wellbeing
    • Psychological First Aid

      PA OMHSAS
    • Transgender Training Institute - Trans 101

      The Transgender Training Institute
      Aug 2020
    • ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)

      LivingWorks
    • QPR Instructor

      QPR Institute
      Mar 2014
    • Expert Trainer - All Children, All Families (ACAF)

      Human Rights Campaign
      Apr 2021