As the lead for social equality related stewardship activities for BMO GAM’s Responsible Investment team Sarah collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to develop strategies to promote systems change in support of more equitable outcomes. She also conducts key topic related engagement activities, provides thought leadership, and develops due diligence frameworks for investment teams. Before joining BMO GAM, Sarah was a frontline child welfare worker in the Greater Toronto Area for 15 years where she often partnered with economically and socially marginalized communities to improve outcomes for children and youth. Sarah also has experience providing refugee sponsorship and settlement support and communications and advocacy to help advance the socio-economic interests of First Nations in Northern Ontario and across Canada. Sarah has undergraduate degrees in the humanities and applied arts broadcasting, a Masters in Social Work, and a Masters in Business Administration.