Sarah Turbow

I help individuals and movements build power by combining my decade-plus of experience as a community organizer with my training as a therapist (MSW expected Aug ‘22).

Sarah Turbow is a consultant, trainer, and coach who specializes in leadership development and community organizing.1 2 She combines her extensive experience as a community organizer with her training as a therapist to support individuals and movements in building power.1 2

Professional Background

Sarah has over a decade of experience in community and political organizing.3 Her work focuses on:

Developing leaders and organizers
Building power for movements
Consulting on organizational strategies
Providing training and coaching services

Approach and Philosophy

Sarah's approach to leadership development is rooted in:

Connecting people to the politics that impact their lives
Helping individuals grow to become impactful, self-aware, and resilient
Supporting people in taking personal and collective action aligned with their values and interests1

Her work is driven by a commitment to justice, liberation, and fundamentally realigning power in society.1

Services

Sarah offers her expertise to various groups:

For Individuals::

Exploring political identity and connections to systemic issues
Guidance on finding one's place in political work
Strategies for maximizing personal impact

For Organizers::

Support and feedback in organizing work
Skill development in recruiting, retaining, and managing volunteers
Burnout prevention and value alignment

For Organizations::

Growing and enhancing organizational base
Developing training programs
Improving organizational culture
Action planning and support1

Sarah Turbow's unique blend of organizing experience and therapeutic training allows her to offer comprehensive support to individuals and organizations seeking to create meaningful change and build effective movements.