Ms. Sarah Richards

research assistant

Sarah Richards holds a BSc. in Sociology with minors in International Relations and Social Policy. Presently, she serves as a research assistant at the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, within the Department of Behavioural Sciences. Her research encompasses diverse areas including rural communities, vulnerable populations, social entrepreneurship, Caribbean youth challenges, Caribbean identity complexities, and Caribbean feminism. She is particularly passionate about social entrepreneurship, social empowerment, and youth development. Looking ahead, she aims to enhance qualitative research methodologies tailored to the Caribbean context and formulate community-led strategies to address social issues where governmental interventions may face limitations.