Sarah Cintron
Sarah Cintron is a dedicated Community Advocate specializing in criminal justice reform and family support. Drawing on nearly five years of hands-on experience, she works tirelessly to empower families navigating the justice system, with a particular focus on wrongful convictions, systemic inequities, and the challenges faced by incarcerated individuals. Her approach combines empathy, advocacy, and structured guidance, ensuring that families receive both emotional support and practical assistance during some of the most difficult times of their lives.
Sarah’s commitment to justice stems from personal experience. After her son was wrongfully convicted, she faced the harsh realities of systemic failures firsthand, fueling her determination to create meaningful change. Despite the emotional and logistical challenges of raising four children while advocating for her family, she earned her Associate of Science in Legal Assistant/Paralegal studies from Davenport University, graduating with honors. Her education, combined with prior experience in business management, insurance, and operations, provides her with a unique skill set that blends legal knowledge, organizational acumen, and strategic advocacy.
Beyond her professional work, Sarah actively volunteers and engages in philanthropic initiatives aimed at supporting mothers, families, and communities impacted by injustice. She organizes healing retreats, visits prisons to provide guidance and assistance, and participates in programs that foster equity, diversity, and inclusion. Through her work, Sarah seeks not only to support individuals in crisis but also to drive systemic improvements in the justice system, leaving a lasting legacy of compassion, empowerment, and reform.
• Finance Certificate
• GM Training
• Associate of Science (AS)
• Insurance Specialist License
• Davenport University – Associate of Science (AS), Legal Assistant/Paralegal
• Davenport University – General Studies
• National Society of Leadership and Success
• Foster Parent Support
• Advocacy for civil rights, social action, crime and legal-related initiatives, community improvement, diversity, equity, inclusion, education, workforce development, gender equity, housing, human rights, poverty alleviation, racial justice
• Visits prisons and provides practical assistance to incarcerated individuals
• Organizes healing retreats for mothers impacted by the justice system
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to resilience and perseverance, especially in the face of personal and family hardships. Experiencing my son’s wrongful conviction and navigating systemic injustices inspired me to dedicate myself fully to advocacy. These challenges shaped my commitment to empowering families and driving systemic change in criminal justice.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Listen to your intuition and trust your moral compass. We all inherently know right from wrong. Maintain integrity, even when others prioritize profit over people, and be willing to advocate fearlessly for those who cannot advocate for themselves.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Integrity, empathy, and perseverance guide both my personal and professional life. I strive to hold space for those impacted by systemic injustices while remaining grounded in fairness, accountability, and compassion.
Locations
Community Advocate
Holland, MI 49423