Sarah Mendez joins Impact Justice as a Senior Program Associate, Housing Specialist with the Homecoming Project in Los Angeles. Sarah has several years of experience in reentry, restorative justice, and workforce development, supporting justice-impacted individuals as they navigate barriers to successful reintegration. Prior to joining Impact Justice, she managed a federally funded U.S. Department of Labor reentry workforce development program in Los Angeles, connecting individuals returning from incarceration with employment, training, housing, and community resources. Earlier in her career, Sarah led restorative justice programming for justice-impacted youth, including the development of a gender-responsive program specifically designed to support system-impacted girls in Ventura County. Building on her experience in the field, Sarah holds a master’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Southern California.
Outside of work, Sarah enjoys cheering on the Los Angeles Dodgers and supporting local animal rescue efforts.