She is an engaging speaker, a facilitator, and a trusted coach, who is passionate about helping people and businesses navigate personal and organizational change and growth to achieve alignment with their values and desired outcomes. In pursuit of aligning her professional skills and passions with client needs, Sara formed Align Coaching Solutions.

Sara started her career in New York City with Kaplan, the educational and test preparation company, before moving into the apparel and fashion industry with HR Manager roles with Perry Ellis International and Kenneth Cole Productions. She then delved into public accounting when she relocated to Raleigh, N.C. and served as the HR Director at Johnson Lambert LLP for nearly 15 years. She subsequently was hired by The Growth Partnership as the Director of Learning & Development, where for four years she designed and delivered HR and interpersonal skill development sessions, provided HR consultation, and coached leaders of CPA firms.

Sara holds a Master of Education from Vanderbilt University, where she also completed a Bachelor of Arts in German and Communication Studies. She earned her Business & Professional Coaching Certification through North Carolina State University and also holds the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR) certifications.

Outside of work Sara is a marathon runner and raised over $15,000 for Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in conjunction with running the New York City Marathon. She also earned her certification to teach Lagree Pilates and is currently a Senior Instructor at a local studio in Raleigh, NC.