Sara began her career in the New York State Senate, serving in various roles within communications and constituent services. She then joined the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS), where she worked on behalf of hospitals and nursing homes to advance key health policy and budget priorities through the state’s legislative process, while balancing the complex needs of the association’s diverse membership. In this role, Sara strengthened her relationship management and advocacy skills and built a strong foundation in legislative analysis and government affairs.
Sara most recently served as Director of New York State Relations for the American Red Cross, where she successfully secured state funding to support the organization’s disaster response and biomedical services. Working with key stakeholders during the state budget process, Sara also helped reinforce the organization’s partnership with New York State government by collaborating with legislative leadership on public awareness and community preparedness campaigns.
Sara’s current work at Ostroff Associates includes advancing public health initiatives with a focus on bone marrow and blood cell donation as well as drinking water quality. Sara is also engaged in multiple advocacy efforts to protect the welfare of animals in New York State.
Sara earned her Master of Arts in Communication with a concentration in political communication from the State University of New York at Albany, and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from The College of Saint Rose.
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