Sarah Parmenter

Senior Director, Community Building and Engagement at NeighborWorks America

Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States

About

Reflective practitioner, facilitator and systems-thinker with 15 years of experience in the Community Development Field. Curious and adaptable leader who enjoys co-creating meaningful initiatives with others. Committed to critical inquiry, racial equity and collaboration. Excels at holding together minute details and the big picture and at seeking out connections and opportunities for alignment.

Experience

  • NeighborWorks America (14 yrs 5 mos)
    • Senior Director, Community Building and Engagement
      Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Director, Community Building and Engagement
      Jan 2021 - Jul 2025 · 4 yrs 7 mos

    • Sr. Manager, Community Building and Engagement
      Apr 2017 - Dec 2020 · 3 yrs 9 mos

  • The Southeast Center for Healthy Communities, Health Imperatives ()
    • Assistant Director
      Sep 2011 - Mar 2012 · 7 mos

    • Community Health Specialist
      Jun 2008 - Sep 2011 · 3 yrs 4 mos

  • Resident Assistant at Bethlehem House
    2005 - 2006 · 1 yr

  • Job Developer, Refugee Resettlement Program at Catholic Charities of Arizona, Jesuit Volunteer Corp
    2004 - 2005 · 1 yr