About

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Sara Haile-Mariam is a Freelance Media Strategist based in New York City.

Formerly, Sara worked as the Communications and Outreach Associate at Campus Progress. Prior to arriving at Campus Progress, Sara received her B.A. in communications at New York University and simultaneously volunteered as a grassroots organizer, surrogate, and out-of-state coordinator for the New York Obama campaign.

In her role at Campus Progress she directed and served as a spokesperson for Vote Again 2010, a coalition of over 35 youth organizations and media partners working to increase youth turnout during the midterm elections.

Sara has been interviewed by NPR, CSPAN, CNN, MSNBC, and CBS Washington Unplugged and her work has been referenced by the The New York Times, Politico, The Washington Post, The Tonight Show, The Nation, The Hill, and CNN Politicker among other outlets.

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Contrary to lingering and persistent internet rumors, she is not the daughter of Ethiopian Dictator Mengustu Hailemariam.  Her actual father can also be found on Twitter.

Please direct all additional inquires to contact@sarahailemariam.com

Watch Sara address the 2010 Campus Progress National Conference: