Sara Hendren

About Sara Hendren

International development professional with 19 years experience. Proven record of accomplishment in comprehensive development programs with results in sustainable programs and improvement in access to basic needs. Extensive experience in program development, planning, education and training, monitoring and evaluation, budgeting, staff and volunteer management. Skilled in fostering collaborative partnerships across varied stakeholders in diverse cultural contexts to insure maximum results.Expertise:• Development of sustainable programs in resource poor environments• Partnership selection and management• Budget planning and evaluation• Training and education program development• Monitoring and evaluation• Volunteer recruitment and management • Contract creation and negotiation• Cross cultural communication • Equipment and supply procurement • Non-profit management and strategic planning• Leadership and staff management • Public speaking/Public relationsAchievements:• Developed specialty surgical training program to address gap in access to treatment and training of general surgeons• Established comprehensive care program • Management program staff and volunteers implementing health care programs in 33 countries• Successful establishment of partnerships and collaborative agreements with ministries of health, academic institutions, public and private sector • Founder and Chairman of the Board of Non-profit organization supporting out-patient medical clinic in rural Nicaragua

Experience

1. Executive Director

   Global Hope, Inc

   Dec 2023 — Present · US

Education

• The University of New Mexico

  BA, Communication/Marketing

  1987 — 1991

• Sandia High School

  College prep

  1983 — 1987

• Regis University

  Masters of Development Practice, International Development

  2019

Skills

• Product Development
• Leadership
• Strategic Partnerships
• International Health
• Market Research
• Non-Profit Program Development
• Project Planning
• Strategic Planning
• Corporate Communications
• Public Speaking
• Healthcare
• Fundraising
• Contract Negotiation
• Strategy
• Creative Direction
• Marketing Strategy
• Volunteer Management
• Nonprofits
• Global Health
• Program Development
• Team Building
• Management
• Project Management
• Operational Planning
• Budgets
• Direct Mail
• Community Outreach
• Business Planning
• Global Organizational Development
• Advertising
• Dialysis
• Public Relations
• Event Planning
• Corporate Branding
• Media Planning
• Sustainability
• Financial Modeling
• Media Buying
• Copywriting
• Program Management