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Sara is passionate about equal access to higher education and has spent much of her professional career serving Native students achieve their educational and career goals. As Director of Marketing and Strategic Partnerships, Sara is responsible for the oversight of American Indian Graduate Center’s marketing and communication strategy to support the organizations’ fundraising and sustainability goals. To achieve this sustainability, American Indian Graduate Center partners with Tribes, corporations, foundations and individuals to deliver transformational scholarship programs and student services. 

Prior to joining American Indian Graduate Center, Sara worked for the College of Menominee Nation for several years as an academic advisor. During her time at CMN, she served on the colleges Institutional Effectiveness Council for accreditation.

Sara is an enrolled member of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin. She was awarded the Gates Millennium Scholarship administered by American Indian Graduate Center in 2004. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Saint Norbert College (De Pere, WI.) in 2008. She earned her Master of Science in Education degree in Higher Education Administration from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse in 2011. In 2016, Sara was selected as one of National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development’s 40 under 40 for her work in education in Indian country. She currently serves on the National Scholarship Providers Association New Member Welcome Committee and serves as a mentor. Sara also serves on the Gates Millennium Scholars Alumni Association on the fundraising committee. In her spare time, Sara enjoys being with her family, fishing, reading and traveling. Having served over a decade in higher education, Sara brings a wealth of experience and knowledge of the field.

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