Vice President of Global Philanthropic Engagement
Zach Sparks

Zach Sparks has worked with Compassion International in leadership roles in Philanthropy and Marketing since 2014. Throughout his career, Zach has worked with a variety of NGOs, Christian ministries, and local churches. He holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado in Boulder and a Master's degree in International Relations from the University of Denver.

Prior to his tenure at Compassion, Zach worked as a fundraising and development consultant for five years, serving numerous organizations, including US-based non-profits, and several indigenous-led ministries in the Majority World.

Zach and his wife, Sarah, along with their three wonderful children—Eleanor, Ruthie, and Alden—attend a local church in Colorado Springs, CO. Previously, he served on the pastoral staff for a local congregation in Boulder, Colorado. In his spare time, Zach enjoys snowboarding, camping, playing basketball, and reading.