Sarah began her career in the biotech field, where she worked for more than a decade before pursuing her Master of Public Administration from UNC Chapel Hill. She initiated an equity-focused prioritization plan for a $1M bond for the City of Raleigh Parks and Greenways system before moving to San Francisco in 2016. While in the Bay Area, Sarah worked as an analyst for local agencies the City Manager’s Office, the City Clerk’s Office, the Public Works Department, and a Fire District. She focused on policy development; program development, implementation, and evaluation; operational efficiencies; contract negotiations; budget management; environmental sustainability; and strategic planning and decision-making. Sarah moved back to NC in 2021, continuing to serve the CA Fire District remotely. She is eager to apply her knowledge and experience to communities in her home state. Sarah enjoys gardening, cooking, and exploring Triangle-area parks with her family.