Sarah joined Avenir’s team in 2016 to continue her work to build healthy communities where all members can thrive. She brings her lived experience as a Latina and community leader to her projects, enabling an authentic connection to those she serves. She has served in a variety of leadership roles and brings a wealth of experience in the nonprofit, philanthropic, and government sectors, locally and nationally. She brings experience in strategy building, leadership development, program design, partnership building, community engagement, neutral facilitation, and awareness initiatives. Sarah is a certified Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) Qualified Administrator to assess individual and organization cultural competency. She often uses the IDI as an entry point to conversations in the continuum of JEDI work.  

Sarah is bilingual and bicultural. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Family Studies and Human Development from the University of Arizona. She also holds a master’s degree in Social Work from Arizona State University. She is a Co-Chair of the Latina Giving Circle, is a Valley Leadership Alumni- Class 38, and a graduate of the Hispanic Leadership Institute through Valle Del Sol. She serves on the board of Dignity Health St. Joseph Hospital and Medical Center, and Omega Youth Leadership Academy. Additionally, she serves as a committee member for the Women’s and Girls of Color Fund for the Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona. Most importantly, she is a wife and a mother of an amazing daughter and incredible son.

Email Sarah at sarah@avenirconsultingpartners.com