Sarah joined UIS in October 2021 as Director of Development for the Performing Arts Center. Before moving to Illinois, she spent more than 11 years as a professor of Theatre Arts and most recently worked with the YMCA of Springfield. Sarah earned her MFA from Western Illinois University and has a background in grant writing, nonprofit fundraising and event planning. She is a proud FRIEND of the UIS Performing Arts Center and excited to build relationships with other individuals who share her passion for performing arts.