Sarah’s story with Tawonga began in 2002 when she joined the summer staff as a counselor. After falling in love with the land, community and culture, she returned many summers as a Lifeguard, Office Staff Member and Office Manager. After earning a degree in Business Management from Chico State and spending two years in Japan teaching English, Sarah joined the year-round team from 2008 – 2018 where she served as the Accounts Receivable and Financial Assistance Manager. In addition to her role in the Finance Department, Sarah managed logistics for many large scale annual events including Ruach Rides, Erev Rosh Hashanah Celebrations and at Camp weddings, served as the Development Associate for a few years as well as the Board Liaison and Executive Assistant.

In 2018 Sarah bittersweetly said goodbye to Tawonga and the Bay Area and moved to the Pacific Northwest with her family to live a quieter life with more nature and less people. For three years Sarah enjoyed being a stay-at-home mom, exploring the beaches, forests and parks with her kids.

Sarah rejoined Tawonga’s year-round team in 2021 as Staff Accountant, where she helps bring Tawonga’s mission to life by crunching numbers and managing spreadsheets.