Pronounsshe, her, her, hers, herself

Department/College/UnitDivision of Global Engagement

TitleDirector of Global Learning

AffiliationStaff

Other UCSC Campus AffiliationGlobal Engagement

Staff TypeAdministrator

Primary Office LocationClassroom Unit 1
#203

Office HoursMonday-Friday 9am-5pm

Mail StopGlobal Engagement

Biography, Education and Training

Sarah has been a dedicated member of the UC Santa Cruz community since 2001, initially working to establish the then-new Colleges Nine and Ten (now John R. Lewis College). Sarah has recently served as the Senior Director for College Student Life at Colleges Nine, John R. Lewis College, Cowell, and Stevenson, where she helped shape all aspects of student life, from curriculum development to co-curricular programs to crisis management. 

In addition to her work in college student life, Sarah actively contributes to initiatives focused on student support, cultural engagement, and international education. Her work has included:

• Co-teaching the Diversity and Inclusion Certificate course on Supporting International Students and Scholars.
• Developing and teaching the "Intercultural Understanding" course, fostering cross-cultural awareness among students.
• Participating in the Global Staff Exchange Program, traveling to the University of Sussex in 2019 to enhance international collaboration.

As the Director of Global Learning, Sarah leads efforts to expand and enhance global education opportunities for all students at UC Santa Cruz. Her deep commitment to student success and her expertise in intercultural engagement supports the advancement of internationalization at UC Santa Cruz.

Awards, Honors and Grants

Nominated and selected for the Compassionate Leader award, Division of Student Affairs and Success, Spring 2024

Nominated and selected as the UCSC Outstanding Staff Member of the Year, 2021-22

Nominated and selected as the Division of Social Sciences Outstanding Staff Member of the year, 2021-22

Selected as the UCSC Sustainability Champion of the Month, June 2022

Selected as one of two staff members to participate in the Inaugural Staff Global Exchange Program, University of Sussex, UK, 2019

Selected as staff representative to the UCSC Chancellor’s Diversity Advisory Council, 2012-2019