The breadth of Sara’s career spans more than 15 years’ experience in stakeholder engagement, operations, and public relations. She has served as a strategist to public, private, and non-profit
organizations, and has worked extensively within the marine, energy, and oceans tech sectors. In her professional capacity, she is the Vice-President of Strategy & Transformation for the Halifax Port Authority, Atlantic Canada’s busiest and largest full-service port and significant economic engine for the region. Her areas of responsibility include sustainability and continuous improvement, guiding the organization through a period of transformational change including decarbonization and renewable energy, and strategic internal and external engagement. She believes that transformation is about clearly defining success and then being intentional in the actions to get there. Sara is passionate about mentoring young professionals to support the growth of Nova Scotia. She is also Board Chair at Alice House, which provides safe second-stage housing, supportive counselling, and programs for women and children in their recovery from intimate partner violence. She grew up in New Brunswick but has called Nova Scotia home for more than 20 years