Sara is a national disability inclusive development adviser at the Governance for Development (GfD) Cardno, a program that supports the Government of Timor-Leste to achieve sustainable economic and human development goals. In this capacity, she is providing technical support to disability and development stakeholders through capacity building and informed evidence-based interventions.

Working with a disability inclusion technical team and international experts, she assumes responsibility for ensuring that projects address the needs and concerns of people with disabilities (PWDs).

Sara has 15 years of experience in the health and education sectors, working field-based needs assessment, and data and policy analysis. While serving as a liaison officer at the Office of the Prime Minister, she helped establish the Social Audit Unit to assess the social impact of health and education programs and policies and she has facilitated the process of analyzing information obtained from social audits to provide feedback to the government.

Sara aspires to increase her experience in systematic research and sharpen her analytical skills in order to promote sustainable and equitable opportunities for vulnerable populations in Timor-Leste.