Human Capital and Economic Opportunity: A Global Working Group

Sarah Paterson

Early Learning Ventures
Project Manager

Sarah Paterson is the project manager for Early Learning Ventures. Sarah is responsible for oversight of multiple programs and ensuring alignment with the mission of the David and Laura Merage Foundation-- to inspire innovation and create opportunities for philanthropic partnerships to thrive. Sarah provides technical support and management for the Early Learning Ventures Alliance (ELVA) IT Platform, Alliance CORE. Additionally, in her technical capacity, Sarah is responsible for maintaining the ELVA website, developing educational tools for ELVA Affiliates, researching funding opportunities, conference planning, and project development focused in ECE. Prior to joining the Early Learning Ventures, Sarah worked as a Technology Coordinator at a nationally recognized charter school in Denver, Colorado and served as a project manager for an educational services company that specialized in customized professional development programs. Sarah holds a Bachelor's in Communications from Virginia Tech and a Master's in Information and Learning Technologies with a focus on Instructional Design and Adult Learning from University of Colorado.

Working Group

Inequality: Measurement, Interpretation, and Policy (MIP)

Additional Information

Email: spaterson@merage.org
Homepage: www.earlylearningventures.org