Meet Sara

My Background

I grew up in Northern California and hold a Bachelor of Arts Degree from U.C. Davis and a Master’s Degree in International Affairs from The George Washington University. My professional career began in the private sector working for import/export companies. In 2003, I was accepted into the prestigious Presidential Management Fellowship (PMF) program in Washington, D.C. where I joined the U.S. Federal Government as a civil servant. I led implementation of the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement for the U.S. Department of Commerce and worked closely with business leaders to address trade barriers in Latin America. My work in the federal government taught me how to effectively navigate bureaucracy, build coalitions, and achieve results that address the needs of everyday people.

My Work in San Carlos

After seven years in Washington, D.C. my husband, Greg, and I returned to the Bay Area to raise our two children. We moved to San Carlos in 2010 and I took on various leadership roles as a community volunteer. I served as a Commissioner for the San Carlos Economic Development Advisory Commission (EDAC), a Board member of the San Carlos Education Foundation and the San Carlos Parks and Recreation Foundation, a PTA fundraiser, and a member of the San Carlos Day of Service Committee.

It has been my great honor to serve on the City Council since 2018, including two terms as Mayor in 2022 and 2025.