Sarah Chu

Forensic Policy Advocate

Sarah Chu joined the Innocence Project’s Policy department in September 2008.  As the Forensic Policy Advocate, she supports policy work that focuses on improving the validity and reliability of forensic science.

Prior to joining the Innocence Project, Sarah worked in executive search and as a middle school science teacher in the NYC public schools.  She also represents her community on her local community board and education council. During her academic career, Sarah published work in two scientific disciplines: plant molecular biology and musculoskeletal epidemiology.  

Sarah holds a BS in Biochemistry & Cell Biology, BA in Communication, and a MS in Biology from the University of California, San Diego and a MS in Epidemiology from Stanford University.

Sarah Chu

Forensic Policy Advocate