Sarah is native to Southern California. She holds a Bachelor's in Communication Studies with a minor in Systematic Theology and a Masters in Theological Studies. Before Sarah became the Director of Convocation at Pepperdine University in March 2010, she worked in vocational ministry as a producer and pastoral leader for 5 years. Additionally, she has worked with Disney, the Gallup Organization, and consulted on creative projects for the Style Network and World Vision. Sarah is an adjunct professor for public speaking at several private universities and guest writes for Ungrind Webzine, various online forums, and blogs.