Sarah C. Sullivan
Operations Expert | Leadership Coach | Greyhound Mom | Kayaking Enthusiast | DV Advocate
- Role
- Division Chief Deputy, Afwerx, Operations & Integration at Air Force Research Laboratory
- Location
- Spokane, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Sarah C. Sullivan
High-impact leader with 20+ years of experience in Government, Healthcare, and Education. Proven force multiplier for Senior Executives, translating high-level vision into actionable enterprise initiatives. Expert in managing $1.6B portfolios and distributed teams of 425+. ICF-Certified Coach with an R&D background and a track record of driving transformation, regulatory compliance, and high-performance culture.
Experience
Division Chief Deputy, Afwerx, Operations & Integration
May 2022 — Present · Spokane, WA, US
Executive Support: Primary force multiplier and trusted advisor to the AFWERX Director/Deputy; translate complex goals into tracked deliverables with 100% accountability. • Supervisory Leadership: Lead and mentor a multi-disciplinary operations team of 50+; supported a peak workforce of 425+ during major organizational transitions. • Resource Stewardship: Advise on the administration of a $1.6B annual budget, ensuring responsible allocation and alignment with Department of the Air Force innovation priorities. • Decision Architecture: Architected executive meeting governance and information flow, optimizing senior leadership time and ensuring data-driven decisions. • Organizational Transformation: Spearheaded restructuring for 200+ personnel, directly increasing agility and optimizing resource allocation. • Audit & Culture: Served as Primary Unit Self-Assessment Program Manager (USAPM) for regulatory compliance; led the 2025 DEOCS survey to drive enterprise-wide transparency and climate health.
Education
Washington State University
B.A., Speech and Hearing Sciences
The University of Texas at Austin
M.A., PSYCHOLOGY
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