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

Veterans: 2026 NDAA Changes Your Pay

The recent National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 has ushered in significant changes to military retirement and disability pay, directly impacting the…

Sarah Connor · · 10 min read