Sarah Connor

Senior Policy Analyst

MPP, Commonwealth University

15+ years experience

Sarah Connor is a Senior Policy Analyst with fifteen years of dedicated experience in the complex landscape of veterans' benefits policy. Her career began after earning her Master of Public Policy from Commonwealth University, where her thesis focused on the socio-economic impacts of veterans' healthcare legislation. She previously served as a key analyst at the National Veterans Advocacy Group, contributing to significant legislative reform efforts, and later as a senior consultant for Sentinel Policy Solutions, advising government agencies and non-profits. Sarah's primary focus is on tracking and interpreting legislative changes that directly impact disability compensation, mental health services, and overall healthcare access for former service members. Her notable achievement includes her comprehensive analysis of the "Veterans' Policy Review" journal, which became a standard reference for legal professionals. Sarah's professional philosophy centers on demystifying policy jargon to empower veterans and their advocates. Readers can expect her articles to provide clear, actionable insights into the latest policy updates, potential impacts, and strategies for navigating evolving regulations.

Articles by Sarah Connor

Policy Updates

VA Policy: 3 Pitfalls Costing Veterans

When organizations serving our nation’s heroes embark on focusing on policy changes, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Missed opportunities or missteps can directly impact the…

Sarah Connor · · 10 min read
Policy Updates

Veterans: Your 2026 Pay Is Changing.

There is an astonishing amount of misinformation swirling around the internet regarding changes to military retirement and disability pay for our veterans. Navigating these updates…

Sarah Connor · · 10 min read