SARAH DE SOUSA

Driven by a passion for mentoring and personal transformation, Sarah de Sousa has dedicated over a decade to helping young people achieve their personal and professional goals through her private practice, SdeS Consulting LLC. Her expertise goes beyond individual mentoring—Sarah also excels in bespoke organizational development, offering training and curated retreats that focus on values clarification, vision setting, and building a positive culture.

Sarah’s diverse background includes notable roles in the food and beverage industry, counseling psychology, and education. She began her career by championing social-justice initiatives in the specialty coffee industry before following her passion for psychology. Earning a master’s in counseling with a focus on mindfulness and social-emotional learning, she contributed to innovative research published in journals like the Oxford Handbook of Positive Psychology. Transitioning into education leadership, Sarah served as Director of College Counseling at a top-ranked public charter school, and as a volunteer for The Matchlighters Scholars program, mentoring highly motivated students from low-income households to achieve their educational dreams.

Sarah is now thrilled to bring her wealth of experience as an educator, mentor, and entrepreneur to the role of Director of Mentor Development with Raise the Bar Mentorship Alliance. Her journey reflects a commitment to equity, excellence, and a deep belief in the power of mentorship to transform lives.