Sara is the Managing Partner/Owner at The Collective NWX. She has nearly two decades of experience in communications, public policy and strategy development, execution and evaluation for corporate and non-profit organizations. When she’s not working the front desk or planning the next event at The Collective NWX, she’s enjoying being a mom of two fiercely independent young girls and practicing yoga.
Skills
Strategic Thinker
Collaborative Leader
Creative Problem Solver
Effective Negotiator
Proven Ability to Influence Outcomes
Trusted Advisor
Coalition Builder
Community Oriented
Ability to Manage Competing Priorities
Experience
Owner / Managing Partner
The Collective NWX, Bend, OR
2019 – Present
Principal /Political Consultant
Aponte & Busam Public Affairs, Denver, CO
2009 – 2019
Education
Masters, Public Administration & Public Affairs
University of Colorado, Denver, CO
2005 – 2007
Bachelors, Journalism & Mass Communications
University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
1994 – 1998