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Sara Cumming
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In her role as a researcher, Sara’s experience and connections have allowed her to successfully lead/co-investigate on five external research grants, ultimately bringing together diverse community partners from across Halton and Peel to produce innovative solutions to social issues. Her extensive experience in community-college partnerships continues to be an asset, as she also holds the role of executive director at Home Suite Hope, an award-winning Halton-based not-for-profit that provides wraparound supports and services to move homeless single parent-led families to self-sufficiency. The organization partners with Sheridan to provide single parents the opportunity to access a two-year college diploma program and one-on-one mentorship.