Having spent her whole life in the Pacific Northwest, Sarah has a deep appreciation for and connection to her natural surroundings, which has spurred an ongoing mission to restore the biosphere and protect future generations of humanity. This is not a hero’s journey as she recognizes radical sustainable change will be a collaborative effort, and she looks forward to working alongside diverse individuals who share an unwavering commitment to environmental and social responsibility.

In undergrad at the University of Oregon, Sarah was inspired by a Sustainable Product Design course run through the Chemistry department, and ultimately graduated with a BS in Product Design and a minor in Chemistry. She then worked as a Product Designer + Developer in the luxury lighting, furniture, and home goods industry before being thrown a curve ball by the global pandemic. An unexpected layoff gave her the space to reflect on her goals and reevaluate the trajectory of her career, leading to her decision to apply for grad school, specifically (and exclusively) MCAD’s MASD program. Since beginning the program, she has served as General Manager of a custom design and build furniture studio, consulted on technical lighting and interior design projects, interned for a sustainability strategy and communications firm, and even worked on her latte art as a new barista. Sarah is excited to put her masters degree to use and pursue a future contributing to the field of sustainable design.