Sarah Destefano

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ABOUT SARAH DESTEFANO

Sarah DeStefano is a Practice Leader and Senior Associate at Weston & Sampson, bringing over 25 years of expertise in environmental assessment, remediation, and Brownfields redevelopment. As a seasoned project manager, Sarah is dedicated to transforming contaminated sites into vibrant community assets and thriving spaces. Her extensive experience with Brownfields, coupled with her previous roles at the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), provides her with unique regulatory insights that she applies to every project.Sarah’s deep knowledge of the financial, procedural, and regulatory aspects of federally-funded Brownfields projects has made her a key contributor to several EPA Brownfields Success Stories and a participant in Phoenix Award-winning projects. She is passionate about Brownfields redevelopment and leads a team of multidisciplinary professionals at Weston & Sampson to tackle the complex challenges their clients face.In addition to her technical expertise, Sarah has successfully assisted numerous communities, regional planning and economic development commissions, and non-profit organizations in securing over $40 million in state and federal Brownfields grants in recent years. Her commitment to community engagement and sustainable redevelopment ensures that her projects not only address environmental concerns but also enhance the social and economic well-being of the communities they serve.