PAST SPEECHES ON THIS TOPIC

• “A Director’s View in Real Life: How To Get The Most Out Of Your Board of Directors”
• “Stay the Change: How Good Governance Can Assure Diversity and Inclusion for the Long Run”
• “A View from the Director’s Seat: the Role of a Director, a Corporate Secretary & the Board of Directors”
• “Effecting Cultural Change within an Organization: Strategies, Practice Tips & Common Principles”
• “What Practicing Law Has Taught Me About Success: Key Components to Achieving Meaningful & Sustained Success”
• “How to Use Stories & PowerPoint as Powerful Teaching Tools: Tips for Successfully Teaching & Presenting”
• “Law Firm Management: Oh No! Now What?!? Addressing Some Common Firm Crises”
• “HCBA New Lawyers Group Strength Finders Session”
• “Law Firm Management: Compensating & Retaining Talent”
• “The Leader’s Story: Journey to Authentic Leadership”

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS AREA

• Certified Gallup Strengths Coach, Issued 2019
• CRR Global Trained Organizations & Relationship Systems Coach, Issued 2013
• Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, Issued 2011
• Co-Active Graduate, Leadership Program, Issued 2011
• Certified Facilitator, from The Leadership Circle, Issued 2010

HONORS & AFFILIATIONS IN THIS AREA

• AWARD | Sarah is the Recipient Distinguished Alumni Award from Lyon College
• CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | Woodlands National Bank
• BOARD OF ADVISORS | Management HQ
• BOARD | Artspace Projects, Inc.
• BOARD | Walker Arts Center
• MEMBER | National Association of Corporate Directors

PAST SPEECHES ON THIS TOPIC

• “Creating a Supportive and Productive Workplace in the Face of Trauma”
• “Stay the Change: How Good Governance Can Assure Diversity and Inclusion for the Long Run”
• “Effecting Cultural Change within an Organization: Strategies, Practice Tips & Common Principles”
• “Diversity & Inclusion in Real Estate Legal Practice: Feedback on the Real Property Section’s Diversity Plan”
• “FBI & The Minneapolis Diversity & Inclusion Committee: Fostering a More Inclusive Workplace”
• “Brightsmith Thinking Workshop: “PRACTICING THE UNCOMFORTABLE.”
• “Race Matters: Navigating Privilege & Bias (While Building Healthy Relationships)”
• “Becoming: Examining Bias & Diversity Issues Raised & How Those Issues Play Out in the Legal Profession”
• “Does Diversity & Inclusion Matter in Post-Recession Corporate America? in Law Firms? What Should be Top of Mind?”

HONORS & AFFILIATIONS IN THIS AREA

• AWARD | Sarah is the Recipient of the 2020 Diversity & Inclusion Award from Minnesota Lawyer Learn More
• BOARD MEMBER | American Indian Community Development Corporation
  • The American Indian Community Development Corporation’s mission is to provide culturally unique initiatives, housing and entrepreneurial programs that will strengthen American Indian communities. I leverage solid business, financial management and legal experience to facilitate positive organizational change.
• MEMBER | Minnesota American Indian Bar Association
• MEMBER | Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers
• MEMBER | National Native American Bar Association

PAST SPEECHES ON THIS TOPIC

• “Stay the Change: How Good Governance Can Assure Diversity and Inclusion for the Long Run”
• “A View from the Director’s Seat: the Role of a Director, a Corporate Secretary & the Board of Directors”

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS AREA

• National Association of Corporate Directors (“NACD”) Governance Fellow, Issued 2017

HONORS & AFFILIATIONS IN THIS AREA

• AWARD | Sarah is the Recipient of the Governance Fellow award from the NACD
• BOARD & BOARD EXECUTIVE & GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE | ClearWay Minnesota
• BOARD & GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE | Walker Art Center
• BOARD OF TRUSTEES & EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | Lyon College
• BOARD & BOARD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | Artspace Projects, Inc.
• BOARD OF GOVERNORS | Sapentia Law Group
• MEMBER | National Association of Corporate Directors