Sarah E. Nielsen (Hogan)

Experience

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  Cambridge Guidance Center, Inc.

  Sept 2004 - Aug 2006

  Provided individual, group and milieu therapy to elementary and middle school students in a therapeutic after school and summer program. Supported community integration through field trips and community activities. Worked 20 hours/week with children aged 6-13 who had emotional, behavioral and learning disabilities, using the expressive arts through individual, group and milieu therapy.Professional Presentation: Hogan, S., Eckelkamp, D., & Smalley, L. (2005) Using Expressive Therapies with Emotionally and Behaviorally Disturbed Children. Presented to the staff at the Family After School Program, May 2005.

  • Child & Family Worker, Family After School Program

    Jun 2005 - Aug 2006

  • Expressive Therapies/Mental Health Intern, Family After School Program

    Sept 2004 - Jun 2005
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  Weymouth Public Schools

  Aug 2005 - Jun 2006

  Expressive Therapies/Mental Health Intern, Johnson Early Childhood Center

  Worked 20 hours/week in an integrated setting with children with disabilities and their typically developing peers aged 3-5, using the expressive arts in individual, group and milieu therapy and to support growth in academic learning and gross/fine motor and speech development. Professional Presentation:Hogan, S. (2006). Understanding the Experiences of Three- to Five-Year-Olds in Group Expressive Therapy. Master's Thesis presented at Johnson Early Childhood Center and Lesley University, May 2006. Show less

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  Weymouth Public Schools

  Aug 2006 - Dec 2007

  School Adjustment Counselor/Child Life Specialist, Johnson Early Childhood Center

  Hired full-time after completing a year-long internship, providing counseling services in an integrated public preschool. Introduced expressive therapies to district staff and families. Coordinated services with community agencies. Trained and supervised teaching staff in the implementation of Second Step Violence Prevention curriculum. Professional Presentation: Hogan, S. (2007). Incorporating Expressive Therapies Into School Counseling. Presented to Weymouth Public Schools' School Adjustment Counselors/School Social Workers (K-12), March 2007. Show less

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  College Station ISD

  Jan 2008 - May 2010

  Elementary School Counselor, Southwood Valley Elementary

  Provided counseling services in a culturally and socioeconomically diverse elementary school, including crisis intervention support. Collaborated with parents, staff, administrators and community providers in planning and facilitation. Trained and supervised 300 staff members in the implementation of the Conscious Discipline program. Supervised counseling practicum students and coordinated numerous committees focused on academic achievement and student improvement.Professional Presentations: Hogan, S. (2009). There's Got To Be A Better Way: Implementing Conscious Discipline. Presented to professional, paraprofessional and after school staff in College Station ISD, Multiple sessions during 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 school years.Hogan, S. (2009). Behavior, RtI and You! Presented to teaching staff at Southwood Valley Elementary, August 2009.Hogan, S. (2008). Attachment and Emotional Regulation. Presented to professional teaching staff at Southwood Valley Elementary, November 2008. Show less

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  Snohomish County, WA

  Jun 2010 - Oct 2013

  Recruitment, Mental Health & Disabilities Coordinator, North Snohomish County Early Head Start

  Coordinated all recruitment of new families in county-run early childhood program through creative marketing, building and sustaining relationships with county government departments, school districts and community agencies. Significantly increased inbound client applications within a few months in the position. Provided primary assistance to Program Director to support Early Head Start operations in the areas of policy development, fiscal services and material production. Co-facilitated monthly and quarterly meetings and revamped goals to steer the meetings in a more purposeful direction. Introduced Conscious Discipline program and provided ongoing training to clients and staff on its use. Managed budget as well as MOUs between Early Head Start and other service providers. Monitored program compliance based on Head Start, state and federal standards. Received accolades from Federal Review Team for operating mental health and disability services at level of best practice. Promoted twice within 14 months of hire.Professional Presentations: Hogan, S. (2011). Introduction to Conscious Discipline. Presented to Snohomish County ECEAP/Early Head Start/Head Start Health Advisory Committee, January 2011.Hogan, S. (2010). Incorporating Expressive Therapies into Maternal Support Home Visits. Presented to Snohomish County Maternal Child Health Care Coalition, October 2010. Show less

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  The Woodward School

  Oct 2013 - Jul 2017

  Design and oversight of production of Annual Fund and other campaigns via direct mail and social media. Planned and executed Alumnae Reunion Weekend, Women of Distinction Gala and other school and alumnae events. Managed all alumnae communication and promotion of events and spirit gear sales. Innovated programs and events by redesigning event structure and creating new traditions and marketing materials. Most successful fundraising gala to date in the 10-year history of the event. Exceeded 2016 Fund in Need goal and increased Annual Fund over previous years. Increased alumnae attendance at events ranging from 100-600%. Increased Reunion giving by 600% over two years. Managed Development Assistant, Gala Planning Committee and Alumnae Leadership Council. Promoted twice within 20 months of hire. Show less

  • Director of Development & Alumnae Engagement

    Jul 2015 - Jul 2017

  • Director of Alumnae Relations

    Jul 2014 - Jun 2015

  • Executive Assistant to the Head of School

    Oct 2013 - Jun 2014
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  Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian

  Mar 2017 - now

  Led a team of 6 to plan and execute events and donor stewardship for the Advancement and ExternalAffairs Office at the Center for Astrophysics. Worked closely with leadership, advancement team, Advisory Board, and principal scientists to define and manage fundraising goals and budget, target audience and execution strategy. Events managed and executed included SAO and Smithsonian-wide stewardship events, symposia, tours, receptions, Advisory Board meetings, virtual and hybrid cultivation events, andinternational donor ambassador experiences. Managed all aspects of SAO Advisory Board and gift documentation and processing. Show less

  • Assistant Director of Advancement

    Feb 2023 - now

  • Donor Relations & Events Manager

    Mar 2017 - Feb 2023