Sahara Suval

About Sahara Suval

Strategic leader with 12+ years of experience driving organizational effectiveness and communication strategy in dynamic and complex environments. Former educator and talented group facilitator. Adept at leading cross-functional teams and change management, such as promoting generative AI adoption across the communications department for one of the nation’s largest healthcare companies or multi-year access improvement initiatives in medical groups across 5 states. Proven track record in executing high-impact strategies, including a 154% growth in earned media placements and managing a multi-million community investment portfolio with measurable outcomes. Known for strong critical thinking skills, and the ability to navigate ambiguity, I hold a Masters of Education and a Masters of Organizational Leadership with a concentration in Change Leadership.

Experience

1. Chief of Staff

   Providence

   Mar 2025 — Present

   Directed multi-year strategic portfolio to support growth and transformation across five states, 400 medical clinics and over internal caregivers serving over 1.2 million patients annually.• Managed programs to improve access, drive critical revenue, and improve operational efficiencies.• Launched capacity-building leadership development series for 150 directors and above across five states, resulting in increased employee engagement scores and cross-pollination of innovative strategies to improve access to care.• Coordinated executive team administrative operations and drove organizational development, including standardizing rhythm of business, impact reporting, and leading restructure and design efforts.• Coached executive team under new leadership structure, driving culture, aligning communication standards and operational excellence, resulting in new team partnerships and collaborative projects.• Facilitated and developed multi-directional communication channels between frontline teams and executive leadership, including hosting town halls, strategic on-sites, team rounding, and new issue escalation protocols.

Education

• Gonzaga University

  Master's of Organizational Leadership

• Western Washington University

  Master of Education (M.Ed.), Environmental Education

  2012 — 2014

• The Evergreen State College

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), American History (United States)

  2007 — 2010

Skills

• Team Building
• Program Development
• Database Administration
• Non-Profit Volunteering
• Research
• Social Media Outreach
• Program Evaluation
• Team Leadership
• Retail Sales
• Teaching
• Customer Service
• Non-Profit Program Development
• Strategic Partnerships
• Organizational Development
• Program Coordination
• Project Management
• Conservation Issues
• Presentations
• Environmental Awareness
• Grant Writing
• Leadership
• Non-Profit Leadership
• Curriculum Development
• Event Planning
• Community Outreach
• Environmental Education
• Public Speaking
• Nonprofits
• Ecological Restoration
• Fundraising
• Volunteer Management
• Fundraising Campaign Management
• Program Management
• Social Media
• Communication
• Education