VIENNA, VA – June 10, 2025 – Entryway, a national nonprofit dedicated to transitioning individuals and families at risk of or experiencing homelessness to economic self-sufficiency in partnership with the real estate industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sara Shean to our National Board of Directors. A recognized leader in the financial services industry, Sara brings more than two decades of expertise in defined contribution investment strategy and a deep commitment to advancing economic opportunity.
As Managing Director at PGIM Private Alternatives, Sara is Head of Global Defined Contribution and contributes her insights across multiple industry associations, including the Defined Contribution Real Estate Council, the Defined Contribution Institutional Investment Association, and the Defined Contribution Alternatives Association. Her leadership on investment policy and design has shaped best practices for incorporating private investments within defined contribution plans.
Sara joins Entryway’s national leadership with hands on experiencing volunteering directly with the program in the National Capital Region. Her passion for helping others has been evident in her commitment to Entryway’s mission to transition individuals and families at risk of or experiencing homelessness to economic self-sufficiency.
“Sara is not only a respected leader in the investment world—she’s also someone who cares deeply about creating access and opportunity,” said David Williams, President & CEO of Entryway. “Her perspective will be incredibly valuable as we work to break cycles of homelessness and open doors to lasting stability across the country.”
Sara also shared her enthusiasm about joining the board:
“I’m honored to join the Entryway board and support an organization that’s addressing one of the most pressing challenges of our time—housing and economic insecurity,” said Shean. “The opportunity to help connect people to stable housing, employment, and long-term career pathways is deeply meaningful to me, both professionally and personally.”
Throughout her career—including roles at Cohen & Steers and nearly 20 years at J.P. Morgan—Sara has focused on creating meaningful financial outcomes for institutional clients. Sara holds a degree in Economics and Business Management from Cornell University and is a Certified Financial Planner™ professional.
To learn more about Entryway and how the program provides career training, employment, and housing opportunities with over 90 real estate partners, visit entrywaytalent.org.
About Entryway:
Entryway is a national 501(c)(3) organization that transitions individuals and families from homelessness to economic self-sufficiency by providing career training, employment, and housing opportunities in partnership with the real estate industry. Entryway has assisted over 1,000 participants and family members out of homelessness with an additional 2,000 receiving career training and employment services, unlocking pathways to life-changing opportunities and creating sustainable change in our communities. Entryway currently operates in 12 markets: Arizona, Atlanta, Central Florida, Central Texas, Columbus, Denver, Houston, Nashville, National Capital Region, North Carolina, North Texas, and South Carolina. For more information, please visit entrywaytalent.org.
Media Contact:
Kristen Poteet
Sr. Vice President, External Affairs, Entryway
703.634.6130
kpoteet@entrywaytalent.org