The Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies presents an evening conversation with Sarah Brooks, a graduate of the dual-degree MA/MPP program in Chinese Studies and Public Policy. After completing her programs at U-M, Sarah went on to work for the State Department, and is now based in Geneva working for the International Service for Human Rights (ISHR). Sarah will discuss her career thus far and share stories and advice that she has learned since her time at U-M. Dinner will be served.

Sarah leads the work of ISHR to support human rights defenders and seek accountability for human rights violations in Asia, particularly in states with restrictive operating environments. She also contributes to ISHR's strategic engagement with businesses in the context of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and to ISHR's various advocacy efforts in the UN human rights system. Sarah previously worked for the US State Department's Bureau for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, where she focused on labor rights and supply chains in Asia. Sarah graduated with degrees in East Asian Studies and French from Vanderbilt University (2007) and received a Fulbright grant to study and conduct field research in China (2007-2008). Afterwards she worked for the International Labour Organization in Bangkok. At the University of Michigan, she successfully pursued a dual Master's degree in Chinese Studies and Public Policy and a certificate in Women's Studies (2011). She has traveled widely, and enjoys cooking and practicing yoga.