THE TEAM THAT MAKES IT WORK
Meet the team
ERRA is comprised of a dedicated team of professionals who are committed to creating a more just and equitable society. We bring a diverse range of experience and expertise in areas such as community organizing, policy advocacy, research, and program implementation. We are driven by a shared passion for social justice and equity and work tirelessly to advance the Alliance’s mission and policy priorities.
Core Team
Sarah Tran
Managing Consultant
SARAH TRAN
LEAD CONSULTANT
Sarah provides leadership coaching, facilitation, training, and consultation to community organizations, philanthropic foundations, businesses, and government entities committed to advancing racial equity and social justice.
Drawing on her roots as a daughter of Vietnamese refugees, a survivor, a former Executive Director, and many years of organizing for a world free of white supremacy and gender based violence – she is committed to supporting leaders of color as they mobilize their communities and transform systems to support collective liberation.
Her loves: Community care, laughing and eating with her Vietnamese and Filipino family, singing, the ocean, and doing all these things while snuggled up with her pups.
Caroline Burney
Project Manager
CAROLINE BURNEY
Project Manager
Caroline Burney is an independent consultant supporting equitable community development through facilitation, strategic planning, and program design. She brings more than a decade of experience working across philanthropy, government, and community-based organizations to advance equitable development and climate justice.
Caroline’s work focuses on designing systems and programs that move resources more equitably and support community leadership. She is known for her ability to bridge institutions and communities, create collaborative environments, and help partners move from vision to action.
Since joining ERRA in September 2022, Caroline has supported the co-design and implementation of the Community Enhancement Fund, helping shape a community-driven investment model grounded in equity and shared governance.
Andrea Caupain Sanderson
Executive in Residence
ALICE PARK
RESEARCH & POLICY ANALYST
For more than two decades, Andrea has worked to promote economic mobility and racial equity for people across Washington state. Andrea is the co-founder and co-executive director of the BIPOC Executive Directors Coalition. She’s also instrumental in designing initiatives that focus attention on the adverse impacts of racism and advocating for policy and systemic change. Previously, Andrea served as the CEO of Byrd Barr Place since 2008 where she led the organization in its efforts to build an equitable Washington through innovative programs and services that nurture people’s health and well-being.