Sarah is an economic development and relationship expert with over 20 years of experience across New Zealand Aotearoa’s arts, education, trade, business, regional development, and Māori economy sectors. A dual citizen of Canada and Aotearoa, she grew up in Cornwall, Ontario, and holds a B.A. from Trent University, a postgraduate certificate from Sheridan College, and advanced degrees from Otago University and the University of Victoria (NZ).
Sarah has led impactful, inclusive initiatives focused on legacy and intergenerational futures. Her previous roles include positions at Education New Zealand, local governments, and most recently as Principal Analyst in Economic Policy at Te Puni Kōkiri, supporting Māori business and Indigenous trade.
Since joining Ontario’s Ministry of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation in March 2024, Sarah has collaborated with partners like OFNEDA on co-created economic initiatives. She welcomes conversations to connect, share, and collaborate for greater collective impact.