Sarah Howell joined Montana Women Vote as executive director in late 2011. Montana
Women Vote is a statewide organization of low-income women that works on economic justice policy campaigns, civic engagement, and leadership development. As director, Sarah has created and implemented a successful campaign to pass Medicaid expansion, managed two cycles of civic engagement with low-income women, and served on ballot initiative campaign committees. Prior to joining MWV, Sarah worked at Western States Center, a regional social and racial justice organization in Portland, OR, and at Community HIV/AIDS Mobilization Projectin Brooklyn, NY. Sarah has worked as an organizer in New York, Rhode Island, Ohio, Oregon,and other communities across the country. Sarah grew up in Billings, MT and now lives in Missoula with her partner and son.