Sara S.
National Estuary Program Team Coordinator at US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Role
- National Estuary Program Team Coordinator at Us Environmental Protection Agency Epa
- Location
- Washington, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Sara S.
Environmental policy leader with 16+ years of experience advancing coastal resilience, water quality, and habitat restoration. Skilled at bridging federal policy with local implementation, managing multi-million-dollar programs, and building consensus among diverse stakeholders. Recognized for shaping national strategies, strengthening cross-agency partnerships, and delivering science-based solutions to complex environmental challenges.
Experience
National Estuary Program Team Coordinator
Us Environmental Protection Agency Epa
Jan 2025 — Present · WA, US
Lead national coordination for 28 estuary grantees across 7 EPA regions, advancing coastal habitat protection and restoration.Manage and mentor a 10-person team delivering conservation outcomes nationwide.Oversee $1.5M budget and contracts, ensuring cost-effective program delivery.Deliver high-impact briefings, white papers, and workplans that inform senior leadership decisions.Shape national policies and guidance to strengthen estuary conservation programs.Evaluate conservation management plans, improving on-the-ground implementation.Provide technical assistance to Congress on estuary-related issues.
Education
American University
B.A. Environmental Studies, Minor in International Relations
2009 — 2013
Yale School of the Environment
Master’s Degree, Water Resource Science and Management
2015 — 2017
Skills
- Proposal Writing
- Water Treatment
- Arcgis
- Leadership
- Water Resources
- Environmental Education
- Public Speaking
- Community Outreach
- Environmental Issues
- Editing
- Research
- Water Quality
- Stakeholder Analysis
- Water Resource Management
- Microsoft Office
- Sustainability
- Water Management
- Environmental Awareness
- Environmental Policy
- Technical Writing
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