Sarah Rogers

MBA + MS Design Innovation | Strategy & Ops | Coaching & People Management | Sustainability & Social Impact

Role
Director, Strategy & Innovation at Global Impact Collective
Location
Seattle, WA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Sarah Rogers

I am a design strategist, systems thinker, and empathy-driven leader who finds excitement in ambiguity and loves collaborating with diverse teams to tackle complex problems. Throughout my 12+ year career, I\'ve been driven by a deep commitment to building a more equitable and sustainable world—a focus that continues to guide my work and purpose.My career has centered around the intersection of technology, innovation, and social impact, primarily with early and growth-stage startups, while also supporting Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, governments, and multilateral organizations. My work has spanned 20+ countries, including spending five transformative years on the African continent, which deepened my understanding of emerging markets. Motivated by a desire to challenge assumptions and broaden my perspective, I\'ve deliberately worked across multiple sectors—from agriculture and retail to health and education—and roles including strategy, operations, product, UX, and customer success. This diversity of experience has strengthened my ability to navigate complexity and deliver meaningful results in fast-paced, cross-functional, and multicultural environments.As someone with a passion for both human-centered design and sustainability, I\'m always looking for opportunities to improve user/customer experiences and outcomes while also balancing business, environmental, and societal needs. Reach out if you\'d like to connect or collaborate!

Experience

  1. Director, Strategy & Innovation

    Global Impact Collective

    Jan 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

    Global Impact Collective is a purpose-driven strategy consultancy that uses human-centered design and systems thinking to help organizations tackle complex sustainability challenges within the food systems industry, spanning from production through food waste reduction.

Education

  • Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

    Master of Business Administration - MBA (MMM Program)

    2021 — 2023

  • Northwestern University

    Master of Science - MS, Design Innovation (MMM Program)

    2021 — 2023

  • Duke University

    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Public Policy Studies, Child Policy Research

    2009 — 2013

  • Syracuse University

    Study Abroad

    2011 — 2011

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