Sarah Hoosen

Sarah is a lead researcher at NBA. Since joining NBA in 2006, Sarah has evaluated several projects in the area of education and technology, bringing data collection, research, problem solving, analytical, writing, and critical thinking skills. Sarah has worked with, and provided research services to several organizations including Microsoft, UNESCO, Commonwealth of Learning, GESCI, DAAD, and African Leadership Academy. Sarah has also published on issues related to distance education and open educational resources. Sarah manages several research projects, and is currently evaluating the effectiveness of an Africa Careers Network pilot programme (an initiative of the African Leadership Academy running in South Africa, Uganda, Rwanda, and Ethiopia), a project which aims to enhance the career trajectory of students. She has a Masters Degree in Social Science (Counselling Psychology) and started her career as a counselling psychologist.