A member of the Women Employed staff since 2008, Sarah promotes passage and effective implementation of laws and regulations at the local, state, and federal levels that improve the economic status of women and remove barriers to economic equity. She has spearheaded the campaign to pass paid sick days legislation and led an effort to create a unified definition of career pathways in Illinois, which ultimately streamlined processes and led to smoother pathways for students. She is also an expert in online advocacy and grassroots organizing.

Sarah leads the Illinois Time to Care Coalition, and is a coalition member of Raise Illinois, Family Values at Work, National Skills Coalition, and the Responsible Budget Coalition.

Prior to joining the Women Employed team, Sarah spent a year teaching first grade in Siguatepeque, Honduras. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication from Cornell University.