Upstream USA
Sarah Pierson is the Vice President of Development at Upstream USA. She is a senior nonprofit leader with nearly two decades of experience in development, strategy and operations. Sarah started her development career at her alma mater, Brown University, leading three record-breaking 50th reunion fundraising campaigns at her alma mater and engaging major donors in the Bay Area and Pacific Northwest. From there, she led the corporate and foundation relations team at Boston College, working with academic leaders to secure funding for centers, programs and research.
Upstream USA
Upstream USA works to expand opportunity by reducing unplanned pregnancy across the U.S. They work in partnership with health centers to strengthen reproductive care and autonomy by increasing equitable access to the full range of contraceptive options. Founded in 2014, Upstream is on track to achieve nationwide impact at scale. Their goal through 2024 is to partner with health centers that serve over 1 million women across four states. This ambitious plan for growth has received generous support from philanthropic individuals and foundations, including a $60 million lead investment by Blue Meridian Partners. Their unique approach has been featured in The New York Times, Washington Post, the Atlantic, CNN, Vox, and Marie Claire.