Dark red brick wall

Sarah Handel

A young woman with long straight brown hair and a black shirt is smiling in front of a light-colored brick wall. She is wearing a small round necklace.

Sarah’s path to project management started on the creative side of the table, with a background in advertising, content creation, and website design. She loves helping ideas come to life, connecting the dots between people and projects, and bringing a little positivity along the journey.

She’s especially drawn to mission-driven work and is excited to support nonprofits as they tell their stories, strengthen their communities, and create meaningful impact. Whether she’s coordinating timelines, solving problems, or jumping into a creative challenge, Sarah loves being part of work that makes a difference.

Outside of work, Sarah is usually out for a run, hiking a new trail, baking something sweet or spending time by the water whenever she can.

Education
B.A. in Media Arts & Design (Creative Advertising Concentration) – James Madison University

Superpowers
Finding the silver lining

Previous Employers
JMU University Recreation Center, Imre, Self-employed (Happy Days Media LLC)

Zombie Apocalypse Survival Time
3 months

Pets
1 dog, a sweet and sassy Shih tzu named Whiskey

Weapons
The entire Hamilton and Wicked soundtrack and a suspicious amount of enthusiasm

Skills
Marketing strategy, client communication, creative problem solving, content design, photography, glass-half-full mindset