Sarah supports the team's efforts to drive company and investor action on deforestation and land conversion, greenhouse gas emissions from food systems, and natural climate solutions through program monitoring and reporting.
Sarah graduated from the University of Georgia in 2020 with a BA in Anthropology and a Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership. During her undergraduate studies, Sarah worked with the University of Georgia's Office of Sustainability to launch a campus-wide initiative assessing student knowledge of palm oil and the impacts of its supply chain. She also interned at National Geographic Society, during which she provided programmatic support and created the groundwork for a new Request for Proposals grant initiative focused on cultural revitalization in the Brazilian Amazon. Prior to joining Ceres, Sarah worked for proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) assessing corporate environmental, social, and governance practices and disclosures. She provided investor voting recommendations on shareholder and management proposals, with a focus on environmental and social issues.
In her free time, Sarah enjoys hiking, going to the gym, painting, and watching thought-provoking documentaries. She is passionate about making a positive impact on both the environment and on peoples' lives.