Sarah E. C. Smith is a seasoned manager with over 10 years’ experience in coordinating projects and communications. In 2024, Sarah joined FSW as Institute Manager for Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology.

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As project manager, she launched two 5-year research projects (Crafting Resilience, NWA-ORC and Prototyping Welfare, Vici) focused on social resilience in the Netherlands and Europe. In her eight years as communications lead, Sarah supervised a small team and successfully coordinated campaigns and media outreach for the Prince Claus Fund for Culture and Development and Cultural Emergency Response.

Sarah holds an MA in Theater Studies from the University of Amsterdam and a BA in Anthropology and Theater from Bard College (NY, US). She’s originally from Portland (OR, US). In her free time, she enjoys kayaking and urban gardening.

Languages: Dutch and English