Sarah W. Rose

Sarah W. Rose is the Chief Impact Officer at United Way of Greater New Bedford where she serves as a member of the leadership team and oversees community investments. Sarah works with the board and community partners to spearhead strategic initiatives to enhance community capacity across several key impact areas. She develops new initiatives that enhance ongoing programs and secures financial resources needed to further this work.

Prior to her current position, Sarah was the Director of Engagement at the SouthCoast Community Foundation and Vice President of Education and Programs for the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Sarah earned a BA from Wheaton College, MBA from New York University Stern School of Business, and MAT from Simmons University. She is on The United Way Worldwide Impact Council, The Bristol Community College New Bedford Advisory Board, Massachusetts Early Childhood Funder Collaborative Steering Committee, and serves on the Board of Directors of Fishers Island Utility Company, Island Health Project, and Henry L Ferguson Museum.