Sarah Rose Lomenick
DESCRIBE YOUR CURRENT ROLE
I serve as the program director for 2nd Chance MS, a nonprofit whose mission is to raise awareness and support for lower-income adult students in Mississippi working toward their high school equivalency or a workforce training certificate. We provide wrap-around support to adult students in need through tuition and transportation assistance, testing fees, books and childcare assistance. We have helped more than 2,000 students continue their education!
HOW I KNEW THIS WAS MY PASSION
Helping people in need has always been a passion of mine – working at 2nd Chance MS allows me to help people in my home state receive the education they need to get the job they deserve!
BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED
“Be Enthusiastic!” – Rose Paris, my grandmother. Enthusiasm is contagious!
BEST CAREER MOMENT SO FAR
Attending an adult education graduation at East Mississippi Community College for 2nd Chance MS students. The smiles and sense of pride on the students’ faces was so inspiring!
NONPROFIT I WISH I KNEW MORE ABOUT
Doors of Hope
Hometown: I grew up in Grenada, but have lived in Oxford for 20 years!
I can’t start my day until: My daughter has her Cheerios
Hobbies: Cheering on the Rebels, playing tennis and spending time with my husband and two children.
Binge Watch: “Masters of the Air”
Last Good Read: “All the Broken Places”
Favorite Meal in Town: Jinsei – Hot Kiss, Tempura Green Beans & the Jari Jari!
