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Sarah Carpenter

Sarah Carpenter

International Program Officer

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  • About me

    Human Rights and Environmental, Social and Governance Expert

  • Education

    • Sciences Po

      2012 - 2012
      International Master's Exchange Student International Relations and Affairs

    • McGill University

      2004 - 2008
      Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Physiology Great Distinction - GPA: 3.5/4.0 with final semester GPA: 4.0/4.0

      Activities and Societies: President of McGill Big Buddies Tutoring Club, Shift Supervisor for McGill First Aid Service, Montreal Children's Hospital Ward Volunteer, Physiology Teaching Assistant, First-Year Student Residence Floor Representative Competitive and demanding pre-medical program that taught me skills in qualitative and quantitative analysis, critical thinking, problem-solving and research.

    • University of Toronto - Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy

      2011 - 2013
      Master of Public Policy "A" average

      Activities and Societies: Consultant with the Public Good Initiative, Research Assistant, Macroeconomics Teaching Assistant, 'Arctic Sovereignty: The Next Great Game' Conference Participant, 'Prosperity and Partnership in the Great Lakes Region' Conference Participant Interdisciplinary graduate program that helped me explore how public sector decisions and choices are made with an eye to some of the most pressing challenges confronting the world today.

  • Experience

    • Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC)

      Jan 2010 - Aug 2011
      International Program Officer

    • University of Toronto

      Feb 2012 - Sept 2012
      Social Science Policy Research Assistant

    • Government of Canada

      May 2012 - Aug 2012
      Strategic Policy Analyst

    • Plan International

      Mar 2014 - Feb 2015
      Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist

    • International Labour Organization

      Mar 2015 - Feb 2016
      Labour Rights Consultant

    • Canadian Network on Corporate Accountability

      May 2016 - Sept 2016
      Human Rights Consultant

    • Assent

      Sept 2016 - now

      I deliver senior-level sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG) expertise in support of Assent's go-to-market strategies, customers and prospects. I lead on the development and execution of Assent's Corporate Sustainability strategy.

      • Director of Corporate Responsibility

        Apr 2022 - now

      • Manager, Business and Human Rights

        Jun 2018 - Apr 2022

      • Senior Business and Human Rights Analyst

        May 2017 - Jun 2018

      • Business and Human Rights Analyst

        Sept 2016 - May 2017

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Foundations

      Pragmatic Institute (Pragmatic Marketing + TDI)

    • Focus

      Pragmatic Institute (Pragmatic Marketing + TDI)

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sarah Carpenter
      Women in Supply Chain Award Supply and Demand Chain Executive Sep 2022 This award honours female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments, mentorship and examples set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network.
    • Awarded to Sarah Carpenter
      Top 100 Corporate Social Responsibility Influence Leaders Assent Aug 2019 This award honours global professionals who made compelling contributions to the corporate social responsibility space.
    • Awarded to Sarah Carpenter
      Top 100 Corporate Social Responsibility Influence Leaders Assent Aug 2018 This award honours global professionals who made compelling contributions to the corporate social responsibility space.
    • Awarded to Sarah Carpenter
      Top 100 Human Trafficking and Slavery Influence Leaders Assent Aug 2017 This award honours leaders who made a difference in the human trafficking and slavery space.
    • Awarded to Sarah Carpenter
      Ontario Graduate Scholarship ($10,000) Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities 2012 This scholarship was awarded for academic excellence.
    • Awarded to Sarah Carpenter
      Scace Graduate Fellowship ($10,000) University of Toronto School of Graduate Studies 2012 This fellowship was awarded for academic excellence.
    • Awarded to Sarah Carpenter
      Graduate Entrance Fellowship ($5,000) University of Toronto School of Public Policy and Governance 2011 This fellowship was awarded for academic excellence and demonstrated leadership.
    • Awarded to Sarah Carpenter
      Aczel Fund Scholarship ($1,500) Couchiching Institute on Public Affairs 2009
    • Awarded to Sarah Carpenter
      Graduation Honour of Great Distinction, Bachelor of Science McGill University 2008 Awarded for academic excellence (cumulative GPA: 3.5/4.0 with final semester GPA: 4.0/4.0)

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Member & Former Co-Chair, STRT Development Committee

      Issued by Social Responsibility Alliance on Oct 2016
      Social Responsibility AllianceAssociated with Sarah Carpenter

    • Forced Labour Issue Lead

      Issued by DIGITALEUROPE on Jan 2023
      DIGITALEUROPEAssociated with Sarah Carpenter

    • Steering Committee Member

      Issued by The Other Hill on Sept 2016
      The Other HillAssociated with Sarah Carpenter

    • Organizing Committee Member

      Issued by Ontario Council for International Cooperation on Sept 2016
      Ontario Council for International CooperationAssociated with Sarah Carpenter

    • Human Rights Volunteer

      Issued by Namibia's National Human Rights Organization on Aug 2011
      Namibia's National Human Rights OrganizationAssociated with Sarah Carpenter

    • Legislative Researcher

      Issued by Parliament Office of Canadian Member of Parliament on Oct 2009
      Parliament Office of Canadian Member of ParliamentAssociated with Sarah Carpenter

    • Education Policy Analyst

      Issued by Canadian Foundation for the Americas on Oct 2009
      Canadian Foundation for the AmericasAssociated with Sarah Carpenter