Sarah Farber

Sarah Farber is a graduate student in Columbia University’s M.S. in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution (NECR) program, focusing on systemic advocacy and conflict analysis. She aspires to work as both a mediator and ombuds, contributing to ethics offices within the government, advancing equitable and sustainable solutions to systemic challenges.

Her professional experiences include roles at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, where she worked on media campaigns and public affairs, and the DC Peace Team, where she provided unarmed civilian protection and supported houseless individuals in accessing critical resources. Sarah’s capstone project explores the systemic barriers faced by young female asylum seekers in New York City, using the Coordinated Management of Meaning theory to analyze the intersection of homelessness, exploitation, and inadequate policy responses.

Sarah is a student affiliate member of the International Ombuds Association and a student ambassador for the Association for Conflict Resolution Greater New York. She earned her B.A. summa cum laude from The George Washington University, where she majored in Peace Studies, minored in French Language and Literature, and studied abroad in Paris.

With communication and cross-cultural engagement skills, Sarah is dedicated to empowering individuals and fostering inclusive communities.