Sara has worked in the meeting and events industry since 2011 and has spent many years volunteering, mentoring, and advocating for her profession. Her previous organizations include the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Society for American Military Engineers (SAME), International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), ICF International, and the National Association of Corporate Directors. Sara has managed events and conferences from 150 to 25,000 attendees, including live, digital and hybrid events. She has been highlighted in multiple publications including Associations Now Magazine – The Meetings Issue: The Innovators; Meetings and Conventions Magazine – Top 15 Rising Stars; and Meeting and Conventions Magazine Guest Stars Blog Posts. Sara is a recipient of PCMA’s 20 in their Twenties Award (2018), is an alumna of ASAE’s NextGen Group, and is on ASAE’s Meetings and Exposition Council. Sara is a Certified Association Executive (CAE) and a Certified Meeting Planner (CMP).